Signal Introduces Call Links for Simplified Private Group Calls
Signal, the privacy-focused messaging app, has announced new features to enhance its calling experience, making it easier for users to initiate and …
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Tor Relays Targeted in IP Spoofing Campaign Causing Widespread Disruptions
The Tor Project is currently facing an unusual, ongoing attack aimed at its infrastructure. For several weeks, an unknown threat actor has been …
Proton Black Friday Deals Go Live: VPN, Mail, Drive, Pass
Proton has launched its much-anticipated Black Friday sale for 2024, offering incredible discounts on services like Proton VPN, Proton Mail, Drive, …
Encrypted Messenger Session Moves to Switzerland Amid Privacy Concerns
Session, the encrypted messaging app known for its commitment to privacy and decentralization, announced a change of base from Australia to …
Mullvad VPN Warns About Traffic Leaks on Latest macOS Sequoia
Mullvad VPN announced that macOS users may experience traffic leaks after applying recent system updates due to a firewall malfunction. According to a …
Discord Blocked in Russia and Turkey Amid Government Crackdowns
Discord, a popular communication platform, has been blocked in both Russia and Turkey, sparking widespread backlash from users in both countries. In …
NordVPN Adds NIST-Approved Quantum Encryption on the Linux Client
NordVPN, one of the world’s leading VPN service providers, has launched its first application featuring quantum-resilient encryption. …
Mozilla Faces GDPR Complaint Over Firefox Tracking Users Without Consent
The European privacy rights organization noyb has filed a formal complaint against Mozilla for enabling a new feature in its Firefox browser that …
Telegram to Share User Data with Authorities on Legal Requests
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov announced significant updates to the app’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, aimed at bringing the popular …
Tor Project Reassures Users Amid Claims of De-Anonymization Attack
The Tor Project has issued a statement in response to recent claims of a targeted de-anonymization attack on a Tor user. The attack, reportedly a …
Discord Introduces New End-to-End Encryption Protocol ‘DAVE’
Discord has introduced DAVE, its new end-to-end encryption (E2EE) protocol for audio and video communications, aimed at enhancing user privacy across …
WhatsApp Flaw Allows Bypassing the ‘View Once’ Media Privacy Feature
Researchers have uncovered a privacy flaw in WhatsApp’s “View Once” feature, designed to enhance user privacy by allowing media to …
Telegram Founder Charged for Complicity to Cybercrime and Refusal to Facilitate Interceptions
Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of the Telegram instant messaging platform, has been charged by the Paris Public Prosecutor’s Office with a long list …
Pakistan’s Hastily Implemented National Firewall Causing Massive Problems
The Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) strongly condemns the recently implemented national firewall, warning of its severe and potentially …
Signal Messenger Blocked in Russia Amid Crackdown on Communication Platforms
Russia has reportedly blocked access to the encrypted messaging app Signal, according to multiple user reports and confirmation from the Russian …