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Security Risks of VPN Apps in Authoritarian States
A study by the Open Technology Fund reveals that many VPN apps, downloaded hundreds of millions of times from the Google Play Store, have serious security flaws, potentially exposing users to surveillance in authoritarian states.
Security Risks of VPN Apps in Authoritarian States
A study by the Open Technology Fund reveals that many VPN apps, downloaded hundreds of millions of times from the Google Play Store, have serious security flaws, potentially exposing users to surveillance in authoritarian states.
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16% Bias Score
VPNs and Travel Booking: Risks and Benefits of Masking Location
Using VPNs to mask location for cheaper travel deals is gaining popularity, but carries risks like potential booking cancellations and data security vulnerabilities with free VPNs.
VPNs and Travel Booking: Risks and Benefits of Masking Location
Using VPNs to mask location for cheaper travel deals is gaining popularity, but carries risks like potential booking cancellations and data security vulnerabilities with free VPNs.
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40% Bias Score
DW Offers Psiphon and Other Methods to Bypass Censorship in Turkey
DW provides Turkish users with Psiphon, a censorship circumvention tool, available for Android and Windows, along with alternative methods like VPNs and the Tor browser, to access its content and other blocked websites.
DW Offers Psiphon and Other Methods to Bypass Censorship in Turkey
DW provides Turkish users with Psiphon, a censorship circumvention tool, available for Android and Windows, along with alternative methods like VPNs and the Tor browser, to access its content and other blocked websites.
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52% Bias Score
Russia Imposes Fines for Searching Online Extremist Materials
President Putin signed a law introducing fines in Russia for intentionally searching online for materials deemed extremist by the Ministry of Justice; starting September 1, 2025, searches, even via VPNs, will be punishable by 3,000–5,000 rubles, while VPN advertising faces much steeper fines.
Russia Imposes Fines for Searching Online Extremist Materials
President Putin signed a law introducing fines in Russia for intentionally searching online for materials deemed extremist by the Ministry of Justice; starting September 1, 2025, searches, even via VPNs, will be punishable by 3,000–5,000 rubles, while VPN advertising faces much steeper fines.
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36% Bias Score
UK Pornography Age Checks Surge After Online Safety Act Implementation
The UK's Online Safety Act, implemented on July 25th, mandates age verification for pornography sites, resulting in 5 million extra daily age checks and a surge in VPN use as users try to bypass restrictions; Ofcom is actively monitoring compliance.
UK Pornography Age Checks Surge After Online Safety Act Implementation
The UK's Online Safety Act, implemented on July 25th, mandates age verification for pornography sites, resulting in 5 million extra daily age checks and a surge in VPN use as users try to bypass restrictions; Ofcom is actively monitoring compliance.
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44% Bias Score
Russia Passes Law Punishing Searches for Extremist Materials
The Russian State Duma passed a law imposing fines for searching for or accessing materials deemed extremist, even if not explicitly listed, and for improper VPN use, sparking widespread criticism even from pro-government figures and raising concerns about freedom of expression.
Russia Passes Law Punishing Searches for Extremist Materials
The Russian State Duma passed a law imposing fines for searching for or accessing materials deemed extremist, even if not explicitly listed, and for improper VPN use, sparking widespread criticism even from pro-government figures and raising concerns about freedom of expression.
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64% Bias Score
Millions of VPN Users at Risk Due to Security Flaws and Misleading Marketing
A study by the Open Technology Fund reveals that many popular VPN apps, downloaded hundreds of millions of times, have serious security flaws, lack transparency about ownership, and misrepresent their security features, potentially exposing users to government surveillance and legal repercussions.
Millions of VPN Users at Risk Due to Security Flaws and Misleading Marketing
A study by the Open Technology Fund reveals that many popular VPN apps, downloaded hundreds of millions of times, have serious security flaws, lack transparency about ownership, and misrepresent their security features, potentially exposing users to government surveillance and legal repercussions.
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28% Bias Score
DW Offers Psiphon for Censorship Circumvention in Turkey
DW provides Turkish Android and Windows users with free access to Psiphon, a censorship circumvention tool developed by the University of Toronto, enabling access to blocked websites, including DW content.
DW Offers Psiphon for Censorship Circumvention in Turkey
DW provides Turkish Android and Windows users with free access to Psiphon, a censorship circumvention tool developed by the University of Toronto, enabling access to blocked websites, including DW content.
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48% Bias Score
Russia Tightens Grip on Internet Access
The Russian government is tightening its control over the internet, employing various methods such as website blocking, mobile network throttling, VPN targeting, and pushing a state-controlled messaging app, MAX, while simultaneously criminalizing searches for "extremist" content, defined broadly to...
Russia Tightens Grip on Internet Access
The Russian government is tightening its control over the internet, employing various methods such as website blocking, mobile network throttling, VPN targeting, and pushing a state-controlled messaging app, MAX, while simultaneously criminalizing searches for "extremist" content, defined broadly to...
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48% Bias Score
Russia Tightens Internet Controls, Regulates Marketplaces, and Declares War on Invasive Plants
Russia implemented new laws prohibiting intentional searches for extremist materials online, advertising VPNs, regulating online marketplaces, and mandating the removal of invasive plants; penalties for violations vary widely.
Russia Tightens Internet Controls, Regulates Marketplaces, and Declares War on Invasive Plants
Russia implemented new laws prohibiting intentional searches for extremist materials online, advertising VPNs, regulating online marketplaces, and mandating the removal of invasive plants; penalties for violations vary widely.
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44% Bias Score
Insecure Home Wi-Fi: 16 Billion Passwords Leaked
A recent data breach exposed 16 billion passwords, highlighting the widespread vulnerability of home Wi-Fi networks due to outdated firmware, weak encryption, and unchecked smart devices; internet providers also track user activity.
Insecure Home Wi-Fi: 16 Billion Passwords Leaked
A recent data breach exposed 16 billion passwords, highlighting the widespread vulnerability of home Wi-Fi networks due to outdated firmware, weak encryption, and unchecked smart devices; internet providers also track user activity.
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56% Bias Score
Russia Tightens Internet Censorship with New Fines and Surveillance Measures
The Russian State Duma passed amendments imposing fines for accessing extremist content online, including via VPNs, and holding internet providers accountable for users' activity, escalating internet censorship and impacting access to information.
Russia Tightens Internet Censorship with New Fines and Surveillance Measures
The Russian State Duma passed amendments imposing fines for accessing extremist content online, including via VPNs, and holding internet providers accountable for users' activity, escalating internet censorship and impacting access to information.
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40% Bias Score
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