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Rene Millman

Iraq Telegram ban triggers 1,200% VPN surge — but experts issue a stark security warning

The Telegram logo appears on the screen of a smartphone that rests on top of a laptop keyboard.

  • Proton VPN has recorded a 1,200% increase in sign-ups from Iraq
  • This comes as Iraq blocked the messaging app Telegram in major cities
  • Proton warns against sketchy free VPNs that may endanger users' data
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