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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
By Rene Millman published
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
By Rene Millman published
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
By Chiara Castro published
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
By Samuel Woodhams last updated
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
By Chiara Castro published
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
By Monica J. White published
This small update cuts extra taps to view connection status and improves everyday use

VPN use soars in Argentina following anti-piracy blocks – here's what we know
By Chiara Castro published
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
By Mark Gill published
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
By Chiara Castro published
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.
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