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Massive VPN surge hits India as government blocks Telegram over exam fraud
By Rene Millman published
India has temporarily blocked Telegram ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-exam, driving millions to VPNs and prompting Telegram to challenge the order in court amid allegations of internet hijacking.

'We are building a global movement' — UK's teen social media ban sparks a campaign to defend the open internet
By Chiara Castro published
UK digital rights advocates have launched a campaign to defend digital rights and urge the government to scrap its social media ban.

'A cybersecurity disaster waiting to happen' — The VPN industry reacts to the UK's teen social media ban
By Chiara Castro published
VPN companies and privacy advocates are concerned about the increasing role of age verification online

'They just moved to VPNs' — Telegram CEO slams UK's teen social media ban with stark Russian comparison
By Rene Millman published
Pavel Durov argues that restricting digital access will only drive tech-savvy teens toward virtual private networks

UK bans social media ban for under-16s — all the latest news live
By Mark Wilson last updated
The UK has become the latest country to ban social media for under-16s — here's everything you need to know.

Nigel Farage says UK's teen social media ban is 'unlikely to work' — but will VPNs really help children get around the restrictions?
By Chiara Castro published
Building on the Australian model, the British Prime Minister has just announced a social media ban for under-16s. But some commentators believe these measures are bound to fail.

Is using a VPN legal in the USA, Canada and Mexico? What World Cup travelers need to know
By Mark Gill published
The 2026 World Cup guide to crossing borders with a VPN

A spy in your pocket? How the UK’s proposed on-device nude image blocking could work in reality
By Chiara Castro published
Privacy advocates are raising the alarm, but the government is ready to "change the law" if needs be

'Celebrating this partial restoration is not right' — Iran emerges from 88-day internet shutdown, but what happens next?
By Chiara Castro published
As connectivity finally begins to be restored, digital rights experts warn a blackout "will happen again"

7 in 10 World Cup football fans are ready to put their digital privacy at risk, warns ExpressVPN
By Mark Gill last updated
With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, an ExpressVPN survey finds that the majority of football fans are unwittingly exposing themselves on public Wi-Fi. Here's how to stay safe.
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