Iran-linked group caught hiding surveillance tools in fake apps

Researchers at Recorded Future found evidence that an Iran-linked group is spreading MarkiRAT spyware through fake VPN and media player apps promoted on social media, targeting Farsi speakers worldwide.

‘No changes to our logging or privacy policies’ — Windscribe reassures users on Canada’s Bill C-22 fallout

Windscribe has told users its logging and privacy policies will not change under Canada’s Bill C-22, as the surveillance bill heads to the Senate this autumn.

From Downing Street to digital rights: What Andy Burnham’s rise means for your data privacy
From Downing Street to digital rights: What Andy Burnham’s rise means for your data privacy

The new UK Prime Minister promises a new future for Britain, and the digital rights community sees it as a chance to rewrite Starmer’s divisive digital policing legacy. But will Burnham seize the opportunity to really “do better” for digital privacy?

Suspicious content? NordVPN’s new AI bot will check it for you on WhatsApp, X, and Instagram
Suspicious content? NordVPN’s new AI bot will check it for you on WhatsApp, X, and Instagram

NordVPN’s experimental hub, NordLabs, has launched NordBot, a free-to-use AI agent that acts as your personal scam checker for suspicious links, messages, and images on platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram.

‘$3.7B lost to deepfakes’ — Why social media is the perfect launchpad for AI fraud
‘$3.7B lost to deepfakes’ — Why social media is the perfect launchpad for AI fraud

From fake celebrity endorsements to phone calls, video meetings, and messaging apps, new Surfshark research finds people have lost at least $3.7 billion to deepfake fraud — and social media is the single biggest origin point. Here’s how to stay safe.

‘VPNs are lawful technical tools,’ says EU Court in landmark Anne Frank copyright ruling

Are VPNs to blame for copyright infringement? The EU’s highest court just weighed in on a complex dispute over Anne Frank’s diary, officially recognizing VPNs as “lawful technical tools” and protecting publishers who use effective geo-blocking. Here’s what you need to know.

‘It’s time to punch more holes in the closed Internet’ — This free VPN now promises to be even better at evading censorship
‘It’s time to punch more holes in the closed Internet’ — This free VPN now promises to be even better at evading censorship

Unredacted’s FreeSocks v2 is here with upgraded stealth protocols, zero IP logging, and full server ownership. Discover how this free VPN is staying one step ahead of global state censors.

US sanctions on rogue VPN accidentally break Telegram’s short links worldwide
US sanctions on rogue VPN accidentally break Telegram’s short links worldwide

Telegram’s t.me domain was swept up in a global outage following US Treasury sanctions against First VPN services, causing millions of web links to break worldwide.

‘This is the right call’ — VPN industry praises the UK’s decisions to leave VPN alone
‘This is the right call’ — VPN industry praises the UK’s decisions to leave VPN alone

UK officials have confirmed that VPN restrictions are off the cards. Data proves that only a minority of kids use them to bypass age checks, with privacy being the most popular use. The VPN industry now urges the EU to follow suit.