Privacy deep dives

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OpenVPN and WireGuard are arguably the two most useful VPN protocols for modern VPN users. We look at the pros and cons of each.
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The ability to access the internet varies greatly from country to country. We look at where people have the most and least digital freedom.
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PPTP is an obsolete and insecure VPN protocol that nevertheless remains popular in 2021. We take an in-depth look at it.
An illustration of examining a VPN.
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A technical look at how virtual private networks (VPNs) work, and at what the implications of this are for users
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Far from ensuring privacy, Google's new VPN actually increases Google's ability to collect private data about you. Don't fall for it.
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The Patriot Act allows the US government to collect your Internet browsing and search history without a warrant. But there are ways to protect your privacy.
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We discovered a security vulnerability in Apple’s iOS that causes connections to remain unencrypted even after connecting to VPN.
An illustration of the Amazon Ring network monitoring a neighborhood.
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Amazon Ring has entered into secretive agreements with police departments across the US to let them access video feeds without a warrant.
Fitness and health apps collect sensitve data that they often expose or share with third parties.
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Find out what data fitness and health apps collect, who they share it with, and what you can do to protect your privacy.
Individuals can download their favorite movies and music in Switzerland.
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The Swiss National Council ratified that individuals can download their content for their personal use. ProtonVPN has several P2P servers in Switzerland.
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HMAC stands for hashed message authentication code and is an important factor in VPN security. Learn why strong HMAC auth matters for VPN security.