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Privacy deep dives

  • Privacy deep dives
The Indian government has unrestricted access to local internet providers, allowing it to spy on Indian internet users in real time.
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  • Privacy deep dives
We explain how OpenVPN, IKEv2/IPSec, WireGuard, L2TP/IPSec, and PPTP work, and then compare them to see which VPN protocol is the best.
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Unfortunately, internet censorship is becoming more common worldwide. We explain what it is, how it works, and how to defeat it.
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We asked 1,000 Americans questions about their online habits to reveal what they are doing to keep their online data secure.
  • Privacy deep dives
AES is a fast, efficient, and secure encryption standard. We look at how it works and whether it is truly secure.
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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.
  • Privacy deep dives
A technical look at how virtual private networks (VPNs) work, and at what the implications of this are for users
Illustration of Google VPN data collection
  • Privacy deep dives
Far from ensuring privacy, Google's new VPN actually increases Google's ability to collect private data about you. Don't fall for it.
  • Privacy deep dives
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.