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Installing servers in new countries helps Proton VPN deliver privacy and
security to more people around the world. We asked our community which countries
we should prioritize, and these are the results.
- Proton stories
Internet shutdowns have become more common as authoritarian regimes restrict
free speech. We examine where Internet shutdowns have occurred in 2019 so far.
We look into how second phone number apps can help you protect your privacy and
keep your personal phone number private, as well as what to look for when you
are choosing which app to use.
- Proton stories
We are holding another community poll to determine where Proton VPN installs its
new VPN servers. Tells which countries you think we should install a VPN server
in.
- Proton stories
The VPN industry is notorious for unscrupulous players, so it’s reasonable to
ask is Proton VPN trustworthy. Here's what set Proton VPN apart from other VPN
services.
Dare to dream... to watch the Eurovision Song Contest online? No matter where in
the world you are, you can easily live stream the global phenomenon that
launched the careers of ABBA and Celine Dion with Proton VPN.
- Service updates
We’re excited to add to our growing list of servers in more and more countries.
Our Bulgaria VPN servers bring Proton VPN to the Balkans for the first time.
Starting this World Press Freedom Day, Proton VPN will be offering discounts to
data journalists through the European Journalism Centre’s new website,
DataJournalism.com.
We’re introducing block-level disk encryption at our exit servers to protect
against attacks that could be used by governments.
- Privacy deep dives
HMAC stands for hashed message authentication code and is an important factor in
VPN security. Learn why strong HMAC auth matters for VPN security.
- Privacy basics
Most websites now use HTTPS to encrypt your connection and add an additional
layer of protection to your data. But if you are on public WiFi, using HTTPS
without a VPN means that some of your data will still be vulnerable.