From ‘encryption backdoor’ to ‘lawful access’ — is a compromise between privacy, security, and law enforcement needs actually possible?

After ongoing attempts in Europe, Canada is the latest country pushing for “lawful access” to data for law enforcement. This, despite cybersecurity experts warning that breaking encryption would threaten everyone’s privacy…

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‘A technical whack-a-mole:’ Utah to become the first US state to target VPN users with controversial age verification law — and digital rights experts are furious

Utah is set to become the first US state to penalize websites for failing to verify the age of users who mask their location with a VPN, sparking outrage from digital privacy experts.
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You heard right — NordVPN has rolled out an AI voice checker to protect you from audio deepfakes on Chrome

NordVPN has just launched a new feature for its Chrome extension, AI Voice Detector, that warns you if you are dealing with synthetic or human voices.
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AdGuard rolls out an accessibility-first update for its Mac VPN app

AdGuard VPN for Mac v2.9 introduces accessibility improvements for users with visual impairments, along with a new dark app icon for better macOS integration.
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‘VPNs must make reasonable efforts’ — India orders VPNs to block access to Polymarket and other banned betting platforms or lose ‘safe harbour’ protections

India’s IT Ministry has issued a stern warning to VPN providers: block access to banned betting platforms like Polymarket, or risk losing crucial legal protections.
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Torrenters, good news — Every NordVPN Mac server is now optimized for P2P connections

NordVPN’s latest macOS update brings a major quality-of-life improvement, extending P2P support to all standard servers so you can torrent securely with just one click.
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VPN deal of the week: Cyberghost has dropped to only $1.75 per month, cheaper than ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and Surfshark – pick up this cut-price security tool to protect your identity on your tablet, smartphone, or TV while it’s at its 2026 rock bottom.

It’s the lowest price we’ve seen for CyberGhost in ages

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‘The first releases will begin very, very soon’: How to access UFO and alien files anonymously as President Trump hints at ‘tremendous interest’ in the soon-to-be-released and previously classified US records on extraterrestrial life

President Trump has suggested there’s ‘tremendous interest’ in the soon-to-be-released alien files. So how can you access them? And, more, importantly, how can you access them without leaving your data open to prying eyes?…

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Support global journalism and get a free NordVPN subscription — here’s how

Internews has launched the “One Donation. Online Protection. Real Impact.” campaign, rewarding supporters who give £35 to protect press freedom with a 6-month NordVPN subscription.
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‘VPNs have adapted’: How BlancVPN and VPN Liberty are dodging Russia’s VPN blocking technology to allow Russians access to Telegram without losing everyday services

While the Kremlin’s fight against VPN usage reached new heights, the tech seems to keep outsmarting the politics — for now, at least. And these are the best performing VPNs in Russia right now.
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