Google joins privacy backlash and warns Canada Bill C-22 could ‘break end-to-end encryption’ and create a ‘surveillance infrastructure’

After the privacy tech industry, Google and Apple are warning that Canada’s proposed Bill C-22 could force developers to build backdoors into their devices, and push for strict judicial oversight.
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‘The internet is not connected’ — Iran’s 88-day blackout begins to lift, but traffic remains under 50%

Internet in Iran is partially restored. But experts aren’t ready to celebrate yet, warning that “it’s too early” to say that the longest shutdown the country has ever recorded is over.
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‘Protection needs to evolve’ — NordVPN rebrands as an all-in-one VPN app for next-generation protection

The digital security giant is bringing next-gen antivirus, dark web monitoring, and its industry-leading VPN into a single, unified experience.
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The UK’s online safety consultation ends today — here’s what it could mean for VPNs

Findings from the “Growing up in the online world” national consultation will determine whether VPN services will be age-gated in the UK.
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Surfshark launches new ‘Antiscam Hub’ for iOS users, rolling 5 security features into a single in-app experience

Surfshark’s new iOS interface brings together five digital defence tools into a single in-app interface.

NordVPN wins crucial legal battle in Spain over La Liga piracy fines

A Spanish court has sided with NordVPN, rejecting fines pushed by soccer league La Liga. Here is what the ruling means for digital privacy and internet freedom.
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Act fast and score a $20 Amazon gift card with a Surfshark VPN subscription, making it only $47.23 for 27-months — deal ends June 2nd

Secure yourself online with a 27-month subscription from Surfshark. $67.23 sub drops to only $47.23 when you include a free $20 Amazon gift card with your purchase.
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From split-tunneling to post-quantum crypto: NymVPN just had its biggest two-month update yet, and a fresh redesign is already on the way

NymVPN rolled out split-tunneling, ad blocking, post-quantum encryption, and a Pay as You Go tier across March and April 2026. Here’s the full recap and what’s next.
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