The online banking security paradox: why VPN protection is a problem (and how to solve it)

From banking to delivery apps — split tunneling allows you to bridge safety and speed through purpose-built, encrypted browsing
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‘No-logs architecture and encryption are non-negotiable’ — ExpressVPN joins the backlash against Canada’s controversial Bill C-22

ExpressVPN has joined other VPN providers in criticizing Canada’s proposed surveillance law, warning that it could undermine the digital security millions of users rely on.
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Russian researcher claims state-backed MAX app secretly records users and monitors VPNs

MAX rejects the allegations, deeming the analysis “a fake,” but a Russian digital rights group could also confirm most of the security claims. Here’s how to stay safe.
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European law enforcement forces pull the plug on this free VPN in massive cybercrime crackdown —here’s all we know

Europol and Eurojust have led a massive, multi-country law enforcement operation to dismantle ‘First VPN,’ a tool allegedly used by cybercriminals to hide their tracks while launching ransomware and fraud attacks.
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‘There is no universe in which Proton VPN compromises its no-logs policy’ — Proton joins the backlash against Canada’s surveillance bill

Proton VPN, NordVPN, and Windscribe are uniting against Canada’s controversial Bill C-22 surveillance law. Here is why these privacy giants are refusing to back down.
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Worried about the future of the internet? Tor launches crypto-powered fundraising initiative to secure internet freedoms — and your vote matters more than your wallet size

Internet freedom is facing a funding crisis. Here is how the Tor Project’s new crypto-powered crowdfunding campaign aims to sustain vital privacy-preserving and anti-censorship tools through “quadratic funding.”
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Hands off the VPNs — Mozilla warns UK regulators that age-restricting VPNs “would undermine the privacy and security of all users,” while failing to protect kids

Mozilla has pushed back against UK proposals to age-restrict VPNs, arguing that kids use them for safety, not to bypass age checks, and that mandatory ID checks would put everyone at risk.
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Smart travel tech: Is airport Wi-Fi safe to use during your summer vacation?

With airports at record capacity this summer, free terminal Wi-Fi is a goldmine for cybercriminals. Here is how to keep your data safe and avoid a costly mistake before boarding your flight.
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Windscribe joins Signal in threatening Canada exit over controversial surveillance bill

VPN provider Windscribe has warned it will relocate its headquarters if Canada passes the controversial Bill C-22. Joining secure messaging app Signal, the company says the proposed surveillance law threatens the “entire e…