The price to pay — This is why 400+ scientists are calling for a halt to mandatory age verification

The internet gets age-gated, changing how we interact with our favorite apps and websites. While the benefits aren’t clear yet, we are losing control of our privacy. Here’s what’s at stake.

Iranians threatened with legal action for using VPNs to bypass internet blocks — here’s everything we know

Iranian authorities are sending SMS warnings to citizens who successfully bypass the country’s near-total internet blackout, threatening prosecution for those using VPNs or Starlink to access the global web.

‘A liability trap’ — NordVPN slams Utah age verification law targeting VPN users

Utah lawmakers are a step closer to enforcing a new age verification law that NordVPN warns could “punish all VPN users globally.” Here’s everything you need to know about the controversial bill.

Dutch MPs call for free government-backed VPN, ad-blocker, and password manager for all citizens

Following major data leaks at Odido and health services, a motion tabled by the Dutch opposition argues that online safety shouldn’t depend on your income and calls on the government to hand every citizen a free “digital f…

Security researchers found ‘critical’ flaw in IPVanish Mac VPN app — here’s all you need to know

A newly discovered high-severity vulnerability in the IPVanish macOS app allows local attackers to hijack the VPN’s background processes, granting them root privileges without the user ever knowing.

NordVPN’s Android feature now warns Europeans about scam calls before they answer

NordVPN’s Call Protection feature now warns Android users across Europe, the US, the UK, Canada, Japan, and Australia about potential scam calls before they pick up

‘It doesn’t have to be all or nothing’ — ExpressVPN launches privacy-first tool to combat CSAM

ExpressVPN has partnered with the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) to develop OpenBoundary, a new tool launched to block access to illegal content without compromising encryption.

‘No approach is a silver bullet’ — UK launches online safety consultation that could see VPNs age-restricted

The consultation will close on 26 May, with the government’s response expected later this summer.

‘Near-complete shutdown’ — Iranians face third day of internet blackout as connectivity hits 1%

Iranians have been offline for over 48 hours following military strikes, with data showing internet traffic close to zero since February 28. Here’s everything we know.