‘A spectacularly bad idea’ — Digital rights advocates call on Wisconsin lawmakers to reject VPN ban bill

Wisconsin’s controversial age verification proposal is expected to be discussed today (February 18). The Electronic Frontier Foundation warns that provisions to block VPN users are “unworkable.”

La Liga wins court order, requiring NordVPN and Proton VPN to block illegal football streams in Spain — but VPN firms say they have not been notified

La Liga’s war on piracy has escalated significantly, with a Spanish court ruling that NordVPN and Proton VPN need to block IP addresses transmitting illegal football streams. Here’s all we know.

Brits are turning their backs on US Big Tech — and looking to Europe for privacy

Geopolitical tensions and privacy fears are driving a wedge between UK users and US tech giants, with a majority now seeking closer-to-home alternatives for their digital lives.

Millions of Iranians could lose access to VPNs ‘as of next week’ due to lack of US funding

The Open Technology Fund warns that millions of VPN users in Iran could lose access to the tools as early next week if US agencies don’t replenish the group’s funds.

UK government may ‘age restrict or limit children’s VPN use’ following three-month consultation

The government is tabling new powers that will allow it to enforce digital safety measures more quickly

Russia is using DNS and DPI to block YouTube, Telegram and WhatsApp while pushing state-controlled MAX as alternative

Russia has completely blocked access to Telegram, WhatsApp, and YouTube. Citizens keep looking for ways around, but VPNs are also being targeted.

Pixel VPN by Google gets a Quick Settings upgrade to boost usability

Pixel VPN by Google is rolling out a usability-focused update that adds live connection status to its Quick Settings tile, making it easier to check whether your VPN is connected, paused, or having issues at a glance.

VPN use soars in Argentina following anti-piracy blocks – here’s what we know

Proton VPN and Windscribe have both recorded spikes starting from Monday (February 9). This coincides with the decision to block two major pirated streaming sites in the country.

Surfshark partners with Internews to protect journalists and activists with free VPN access

Surfshark has helped 100 media outlets and civil society groups in nine high-risk countries to access a free and secure internet. Here’s why it matters.

Telegram CEO condemns new restrictions in Russia as citizens turn to VPNs to bypass the blocks

Russia begins disrupting access to Telegram, but users are fighting back. Find out why VPN demand is spiking and what it means for the future of Russian internet censorship.