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"Workarounds are very limited" – VPNs stop working in Uganda as internet connectivity drops

After an initial spike in sign-ups, Proton VPN confirms its products have stopped working in Uganda as internet connectivity drastically dropped. Digital rights experts warn that workarounds are very limited

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VPN interest spikes in Uganda as the internet gets disrupted ahead of the general elections

Despite the blocked access to the public internet, people in Uganda seem to be using VPNs to stay connected. Proton VPN confirmed a 8,000% increase in signups on Tuesday, and usage keeps rising.

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ExpressVPN just dropped a huge MacOS update — here's the 5 things I'm most excited about

Split tunneling is the headline, but there's much more to look out for

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VPN users under siege in Jammu and Kashmir as authorities issue a 2-month ban – here's what we know

People in Jammu and Kashmir are being prosecuted for using unauthorized VPNs. Authorities said the VPN ban is needed for online security, but digital rights experts are concerned.

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AI, age verification and censorship: how the VPN industry tackled 2025's biggest issues – and what it plans to do next

2025 was a "turning point" that proved challenging for even the top VPNs

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5 Of The Best VPNs For 2026, If You’re Sick Of Your Data Getting Pinched

If I wanted cookies, I'd go to Woolies.

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Proton VPN wrapped – what were its highlights of 2025?

Explore Proton VPN’s biggest developments of 2025, from a no-logs audit and new feature rollouts to a major UI redesign plus privacy and usability upgrades.

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LaLiga football streaming behind Cloudflare weekend outages as Spaniards turn to Proton VPN

LaLiga anti-piracy blocking keeps affecting Cloudflare domains in Spain, with Proton VPN usage continuing to soar. If you aren't a subscriber yet, you can now save 75% with Proton's Black Friday deal.

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The best privacy laws in the world: These three VPNs are on sale for a limited time

NordVPN, Proton VPN, and Privado VPN operate under the best VPN jurisdictions when it comes to privacy. Even better, they have already slashed their prices for Black Friday.

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The ultimate guide to VPNs: everything you need to know

Our complete guide to VPNs covers everything you wanted to know about VPNs but were too afraid to ask.

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Malicious free VPN extension makes a comeback

Two malicious extensions operating under the name of "Free Unlimited VPN" have been stealing users' data for years. In May 2025, they were removed for good, but a new version is now back lurking on the Chrome Store.

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Spaniards turn to Proton VPN as anti-piracy blocks throttle the internet

New anti-piracy measures in Spain, aimed at blocking illegal football streams, are having unintended consequences. Citizens are flocking to VPNs to bypass the restrictions.

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The best VPNs I’ve tested are still on sale after Black Friday and Cyber Monday

NordVPN, Surfshark, Express VPN and more have all discounted their subscriptions for Cyber Monday

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Jordan's Discord fans flock to VPNs to defeat sudden outage

Jordan’s Discord outage triggers a 250% surge in Proton VPN Free signups as users seek ways to safely bypass the block.

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VPN usage up 35,000% in Afghanistan as authorities restrict access to social media – here's what we know

About a week after a complete internet shutdown that lasted 48 hours, Proton VPN recorded spikes in usage of +35,000% above baseline as Afghans look for ways to stay online.

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Proton expands network coverage on its free VPN to 8 worldwide locations

Proton VPN Free's coverage gets bigger, with Norwegian and Canadian servers the latest addition. Users still cannot choose the server, but the service automatically connects to the fastest available.

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Arizona age verification law – Proton said to be "robust enough" to handle any VPN surge

Arizona's age verification law comes into force starting from September 26. Here's how Proton VPN can help if you are worried about your data privacy and security.

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Proton VPN’s no-logs policy holds up under scrutiny of fourth independent audit

Third-party auditors verify Proton VPN’s no-logs policy again and confirm the provider never collects or stores your data. Here's why it matters.

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X, WhatsApp, YouTube, and other social media platforms go dark in Turkey for 24 hours – and VPN usage spikes

Turkey has been blocking access to all main social media apps amid growing political tensions since the evening of Sunday, September 7, 2025.

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Wonder what happens to your encrypted data in case of an emergency? Proton now lets you plan ahead

Emergency Access works across Proton VPN, Proton Mail, Proton Pass, and Proton Drive, letting you choose up to 5 trusted contacts.

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Proton VPN expands Linux capabilities with new split tunneling feature

Proton VPN’s latest update brings this long-awaited feature to Linux users, with split-tunneling set to land on the macOS app next.

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Canal+ and beIn Sports force VPNs to block illegal WTA tennis and F1 streams

The Paris Judicial Court rejects "the grounds of inadmissibility" raised by all VPN providers to contest the blocking orders, even dismissing ExpressVPN's referral to the EU Court.

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"A privacy tradeoff" – privacy experts slam new UK age verification checks

Brits now need to prove they're over 18 to access adult-only or harmful content online, and a potential privacy and security nightmare may be only one of the downsides.

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Elon Musk is 'working on' UK age verification for X — and Xbox should steal his idea

Xbox now requires age verification in the UK — even for long-time users. Elon Musk's X has a smart solution than Microsoft.

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Surge in VPN use as new age verification laws come into force

Proton VPN has recorded a surge in sign ups

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