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…

‘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.

‘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.

‘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?…

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.

‘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.

Apple removes AdGuard’s TrustTunnel from Russian App Store amid censorship push

AdGuard’s TrustTunnel app lacks built-in bypass features but was still targeted by regulators. Here’s all we know.

This hidden SIM flaw lets spies track your location, and using a VPN can’t help

A new report reveals that covert surveillance actors used telecom signalling systems and SIM-based attacks to track their targets, and a VPN can’t stop that.

Russia’s plan to tax VPN traffic faces delays as operators cite technical hurdles

Operators are asking for the May 1 deadline to be postponed, but commentators talking to TechRadar argue that this may be a tactic for buying some time. Here’s all we know.

The EU’s age verification app has a privacy problem — and it may be more than just a ‘bug in an app’

The European Commission promises its app is a secure and private solution to let citizens prove their age without exposing their sensitive data. While it’s an improvement compared to many, security experts aren’t convinced…