Apple has complied with the demands of the Russian government and removed VPN apps from the Russian App Store.
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How to Fix OpenVPN Not Working on Mac
OpenVPN not working on Mac? Troubleshoot OpenVPN connection problems with this comprehensive guide on common error messages.
Comodo VPN Not Working on Mac? What You Need to Know
If you find that Comodo VPN is not working on your Mac, know that there are options and solutions available.
How to Use Opera as a VPN on iPhone
Opera has introduced the first built-in VPN offered by an internet browser: here’s how to use it on your iPhone.
How To Set Up OpenVPN Server and Client on macOS
Wondering how to set up OpenVPN server and client on macOS? Jeff Butts will show everything there is to know about this.
macOS Ventura VPN Not Working? Try These Fixes
If after updating to macOS Ventura you find your VPN not working properly, try doing these methods to resolve the issue.
Security Researcher Uncovers Yet Another iOS VPN Flaw
Hot on the heels of one recently-discussed iOS VPN flaw, a security researcher finds many Apple apps communicating outside the VPN tunnel.
Apple Insists VPN App Security Issue Is Fixed, But Developers Say Not
Apple responded to a recently-discussed VPN app security issue by saying it’s been fixed for years. VPN providers say that’s not the case.
Your iOS VPN Isn’t As Secure As You Think, Research Shows
Two years after a VPN provider advised Apple of a bug in iOS preventing the service from being secure, the problem still exists.
Here's How 'ClearVPN' From MacPaw Helps People Support Ukraine
ClearVPN from MacPaw, a company based in Kyiv, Ukraine, released a shortcut with information on trusted ways to support Ukraine.
Security Friday: News and a Protection Checklist – TMO Daily Observations 2022-02-25
Jeff Butts and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss this week’s security news, and some tips for better online safety.
ExpressVPN Bug Bounty Reward Increases to $100,000
The ExpressVPN bug bounty reward has increased to US$100,000, the company announced on Tuesday, ten times higher than the previous reward.
Security Friday: Everything Bad is New Again – TMO Daily Observations 2022-02-04
Andrew Orr and Kelly Guimont discuss Security Friday updates, including some suggested beverage pairings for each topic.
Mozilla VPN for Mobile, Desktop Adds Multi-Account Containers
The Mozilla VPN for desktop and mobile has been recently updated with a couple of new features. Multi-Account Containers and multiple hops.
Google One VPN for iPhone Now Available to Use
iPhone owners can now starting using the Google One VPN if they pay for 2TB or more for Google One storage.
Privacy and security are always core to everything we make. Our systems have advanced security built in to help ensure no one uses the VPN to tie your online activity to your identity. Our client libraries are also open sourced, and our end-to-end systems have been independently audited. Our VPN has the full certification from the Internet of Secure Things Alliance (ioXt) and passed all eight of ioXt’s security principles.
Update: According to MacRumors, the Google One app is no longer available through the App Store.
'Orchid' Nanopayments for VPN Support 8 More Blockchains
Orchid nanopayments for its VPN service can now be bridged onto eight additional blockchains via the company’s layer 2 system.
New VPN Called 'Exidio dVPN' Runs on Sentinel's Node Network
Exidio is a new decentralized VPN application that uses the Sentinel blockchain, which itself is part of the Cosmos ecosystem. “Exidio dVPN is rewriting the true definition of what it means to be a VPN. This is made possible by the Sentinel blockchain where all the global, distributed nodes are sharing their available and unused bandwidth. So as long as the Sentinel blockchain stays active, the network of nodes that offer bandwidth to the network remain active.” Exidio claims that traffic is end-to-end encrypted with proven no data logging.
Security Tips for Holiday Visits – TMO Daily Observations 2021-11-24
Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss security tips for traveling, and some good things to check when you get to your Turkey Day Destination.
5 Decentralized Services for VPN, Web Browsing, Messaging, and More
One of the promises of blockchain is that it will enable Web3. While it may not be here yet, there are decentralized services you can use today.
Security Friday: News, Leaks vs Breaches, Metadata – TMO Daily Observations 2021-08-27
Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss data leads vs data breaches, security news, and what metadata actually entails.
VPN Features, Apple Pay Mechanics – TMO Daily Observations 2021-08-03
Bryan Chaffin and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss VPN features and how exactly Apple Pay simultaneously works and keeps you secure.
Update to ProtonVPN Adds WireGuard Protocol, iOS Kill Switch
WireGuard is a new VPN protocol (and VPN itself) designed to be faster and more efficient than IPsec and OpenVPN. It passes network traffic over UDP. In its latest update, ProtonVPN has added support for WireGuard as a beta feature. Another feature for the iOS app is the Kill Switch which was previously only found on the desktop version. The Kill Switch will stop all network connections on your system if the VPN connection drops to prevent accidental IP leaks.
Mozilla VPN Expands to Seven More Countries, Increases Price
Mozilla has added seven additional countries to its VPN service, and raises the price for new users.
Mozilla’s virtual private network (VPN) service has arrived in seven more countries, including Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Switzerland.
It will honor the $4.99 a month price for customers from the US, Canada, UK, Singapore, Malaysia, and New Zealand, who signed up already. But from now on that price will only be available for customers who sign up for a year. Otherwise the fee rises to $7.99 a month for a six month deal or $9.99 for a month of access.
Ukraine Authorities Seize Unencrypted Windscribe VPN Servers
VPN provider Windscribe said its servers were not encrypted, enabling authorities to create decoy servers and snoop on web traffic.
The Ontario, Canada-based company said earlier this month that two servers hosted in Ukraine were seized as part of an investigation into activity that had occurred a year earlier. The servers, which ran the OpenVPN virtual private network software, were also configured to use a setting that was deprecated in 2018 after security research revealed vulnerabilities that could allow adversaries to decrypt data.
Oh come on, VPN servers that weren’t encrypted?