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Private Internet Access Android App is ioXt-Certified

Posted on Apr 15, 2021 by Chris Miller

Earlier today, we announced that the ioXt Alliance Expanded their Certification Program for Mobile and VPN Security. This expansions includes a set of VPN-specific standards that were developed by the…

Categories: General Privacy News, VPN

ioXt Alliance Expands Certification Program for Mobile and VPN Security

Posted on Apr 15, 2021 by Chris Miller

NEWPORT BEACH, California – April 15, 2021 – The ioXt Alliance, the Global Standard for IoT security, today announced that it is expanding its ioXt Compliance Program with a new…

Categories: General Privacy News, VPN

A preliminary look at privacy labels in iOS VPN apps

Posted on Jan 19, 2021 by Caleb Chen

Apple’s new privacy labels inform users about what information the app (VPN or otherwise) is sending back to the app’s developers - and for what purpose. There has been a…

Categories: General Privacy News, VPN

Private Internet Access launches dedicated IP address option

Posted on Dec 15, 2020 by Private Internet Access

The Private Internet Access (PIA) NextGen VPN Network keeps getting better. PIA is announcing the release of its dedicated IP address feature. This feature has been widely requested. We are…

Categories: Announcements, VPN

MacOS Big Sur(veillance) bypasses Firewall/VPN to tell Apple what programs you run on your computer

Posted on Nov 20, 2020 by Caleb Chen

Some default Apple apps on MacOS Big Sur bypass any VPN or firewall rules set by the user to send information like what programs you run back to Apple. Namely,…

Categories: Cybersecurity, Encryption, General Privacy News, Surveillance, VPN

Thailand orders ISPs to block Telegram amid ongoing protests

Posted on Oct 20, 2020 by Caleb Chen

Thai users of Telegram will soon need a VPN to access the increasingly popular messaging app. The government of Thailand has ordered Thai internet service providers (ISPs) to block the…

Categories: Censorship, General Privacy News, Governments, VPN

Choosing a VPN for the WeChat and TikTok Ban: Paid VPN vs. Free VPN

Posted on Sep 18, 2020 by Caleb Chen

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are a popular and effective way to bypass bans. Recently, the governments in India and the United States have banned certain apps like WeChat and TikTok…

Categories: Censorship, General Privacy News, Governments, Guides, VPN

Starting Sunday, TikTok and WeChat banned in US: American users will need a VPN

Posted on Sep 18, 2020 by Caleb Chen

The United States government has officially banned TikTok and WeChat from American phones, citing national security concerns. Starting Sunday, September the 20th, TikTok and WeChat will no longer be allowed…

Categories: Censorship, General Privacy News, Governments, Social Media, VPN

PIA’s NextGen VPN network is a huge deal, update to try it out now

Posted on Sep 9, 2020 by Private Internet Access

The Private Internet Access Next Generation Network is online and functional, but you need to be using the latest version of the PIA client on your device to take full…

Categories: Announcements, General Privacy News, Guides, VPN

Free VPNs based in Hong Kong caught logging

Posted on Jul 15, 2020 by Caleb Chen

Several free VPN apps based in Hong Kong logged internet activity from millions of users then left that data unsecured on the internet for anyone to find. This batch of…

Categories: Cybersecurity, General Privacy News, VPN
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