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"VPNs are not kryptonite of age assurance" – Age verification experts explain why governments don’t need to ban VPNs

The Age Verification Providers Association (AVPA) suggests that, to remain compliant, digital services need to actively ...

Fortinet VPNs under attack from potential zero-day - FortiSIEM security tools also at risk, so be on your guard

In early August 2025, researchers from GreyNoise first observed a significant spike in brute-force attacks against Fortinet ...
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I Automatically Do These 3 Things to Increase My Internet Speed When Using a VPN

While VPNs provide privacy and security, they can sometimes lead to slower connections. Follow these tips to get the most ...

Brits are turning from VPNs to proxies to resist age verification – but their data may be at risk

The primary concern with proxies concerning the UK’s age verification checks is that, unlike VPNs, they don’t encrypt your ...

What are VPNs and how do they work?

UK sees surge in use of virtual private networks after age verification comes into effect for online adult content ...

This shady VPN has seemingly been caught stealing from Windscribe

On a hunch, Windscribe connected to a Jet VPN server to examine its VPN IP address. Windscribe were shocked to find Jet VPN was using – or rather stealing – Windscribe's servers.
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Yes, You Can Bundle Other Cybersecurity Services With Some VPNs. But Is It a Good Idea?

You need more than just a VPN to boost your digital privacy and security. Bundling additional tools with your VPN can be ...

Spike in Fortinet VPN brute-force attacks raises zero-day concerns

A massive spike in brute-force attacks targeted Fortinet SSL VPNs earlier this month, followed by a switch to FortiManager, ...
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To Bundle or Not to Bundle: Your Guide to VPNs and Other Cybersecurity Service Packages

A handful of VPN providers offer bundled packages that feature additional privacy and security tools. Here's what to know ...

We tested the best VPNs for unblocking YouTube

These tested YouTube VPNs can reliably unlock YouTube or YouTube TV content on a smartphone, laptop, or smart TV.

Proton refuses to be 'held hostage' by controversial Swiss surveillance law

It said "because of legal uncertainty around Swiss government proposals to introduce mass surveillance – proposals that have ...
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Which Countries Have Banned Using VPNs?

Here are some of the countries that have banned the use of VPNs to restrict access to certain content and outside information ...