Missouri is the latest US state to enforce age verification legislation, and it's set to provoke yet another surge in VPN usage. Here's what's at stake for your privacy, and what you can do about it.

Children less than 16 could be banned from accessing social media in the EU. The move is set to expand the ongoing debate on privacy and age verification.

While welcoming voluntary CSAM scanning, scientists warn that some aspects of the revised bill "still bring high risks to society without clear benefits for children."

Italy is set to enforce mandatory age checks starting November 12 on AGCOM's listed websites displaying adult-only content. Here's all you need to know − whether you use a VPN or not.

While reports suggested Iran is ready to lift the ban, Durov's platform remains restricted. An Iranian lawmaker said the VPN industry is to blame this time.

Russians could soon lose their anonymity on the internet, required to upload ther passport to access a wealth of online content.

Now in the Senate, the Wisconsin bill adds to the proposal threatening VPN usage in the name of child safety online – and experts are worried.

EU members are again expected to share their final position on the controversial Child Sexual Abuse Regulation (CSAR) on October 14.

Signa said it could leave Europe instead of weakening encryption if the controversial Child Sexual Abuse Regulation (CSAR) proposal were to pass.

After announcing a U-turn on the previous encryption backdoor order, the UK hit Apple again with a similar demand. This time, British users' data are the sole target.

Michigan's proposed "Anticorruption of Public Morals Act" would force internet service providers to monitor and block VPN connections. Here, what's at stake.

While opposition grows, the majority of EU members currently support the mandatory scanning of private chats. The next EU Council meeting is set for October 14.

EU members are voting on the controversial child sexual abuse (CSAM) scanning bill on September 12, with adoption expected as early as October 2025.

Marvel Avengers meet with NordVPN to raise awareness of cyber threats. Here's how you can read the digital comic for free.

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

EU members need to vote on the controversial child sexual abuse (CSAM) scanning bill on September 12, but national pressure is swaying the results. Here's what we know.

Surfshark adds to the list of VPN provider having legal troubles in the US over its auto-renewal payment system. Is that a symptom that the industry needs change?

While WhatsApp is the most popular messaging app in Russia, a domestic application will be forced into smartphones and tablets from September 1.

According to the Council Legal Service, the latest Danish Chat Control proposal still violates human rights – but the Parliament pushes for an agreement to be found.

Opposition to the UK's Online Safety Act is growing as age verification rules come into force, but the government isn't backing down.