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X, WhatsApp, YouTube, and other social media platforms go dark in Turkey for 24 hours – and VPN usage spikes

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

Proton adds "Emergency Access" feature for access in "exceptional circumstances"

Proton adds "Emergency Access" feature for access in "exceptional circumstances"

The new feature aims to prevent a loss of data under exceptional circumstances

Wonder what happens to your encrypted data in case of an emergency? Proton now lets you plan ahead

Wonder what happens to your encrypted data in case of an emergency? Proton now lets you plan ahead

Emergency Access works across Proton VPN, Proton Mail, Proton Pass, and Proton Drive, letting you choose up to 5 trusted contacts.

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Proton VPN expands Linux capabilities with new split tunneling feature

Proton VPN’s latest update brings this long-awaited feature to Linux users, with split-tunneling set to land on the macOS app next.

Is Proton leaving Switzerland? "Legal uncertainty" of proposed surveillance laws is pushing them to make several changes

An amendment to the Swiss surveillance law would require VPNs and messaging apps to identify and retain user data – requirements that could threaten Proton's privacy-first business model.

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Most European companies rely on US tech giants to operate their businesses, study warns

About three in four European businesses rely on US companies for email services and their tech stack, a new analysis has found.

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As Microsoft drops features from Authenticator — Proton steps up with a new 2FA app

As Microsoft drops features from Authenticator — Proton steps up with a new 2FA app

Proton just launched a 2FA app on all major platforms. It’s a timely option for users searching for a replacement as Microsoft changes its own app.

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VPN demand skyrockets in the UK as age verification checks are enforced

VPN demand skyrockets in the UK as age verification checks are enforced

Proton VPN confirmed an hourly increase in sign-ups of over 1,400% starting from July 25, 2025, as Brits get ready to workaround new age checks.

Proton passes its first SOC 2 Type II audit, verifying its business security credentials

Proton passes its first SOC 2 Type II audit, verifying its business security credentials

The leading privacy provider adds to its strong reputation for security

Proton reaffirms commitment to security in independent audit

Proton reaffirms commitment to security in independent audit

Proton's latest SOC2 Type II audit is a strong signal to business users. Here's all you need to know.

Look out ChatGPT – the creator of Proton Mail has just launched a new AI chatbot that’s super-secure and private

Look out ChatGPT – the creator of Proton Mail has just launched a new AI chatbot that’s super-secure and private

Proton launches a new AI assistant called Lumo that puts the emphasis firmly on the security and privacy of your sensitive information.

Proton’s just launched a ChatGPT rival with a focus on privacy

Proton’s just launched a ChatGPT rival with a focus on privacy

Chats are end-to-end encrypted, not stored on Proton’s servers, and never used to train AI models

The Independent UK

How to get Proton VPN on your Amazon Fire TV Stick

How to get Proton VPN on your Amazon Fire TV Stick

Proton VPN is one of the few services that have a dedicated Fire TV Stick app

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Is Proton VPN’s free plan any good? We put it to the test

Proton offers a really generous free tier with no data caps and no ads – we put it to the test

Proton VPN set to bring Split tunneling for Linux and macOS this summer – and many more features you'll love

Proton VPN released a roadmap for all the features it plans to release in the next couple of months. Here's all you need to know.

WhatsApp introduces ads – and we need to re-evaluate its privacy credentials

Metadata collection and the introduction of in-app ads signals the end of WhatsApp's privacy credentials. What has been done and what are the alternatives?

We asked 4 VPN experts which VPNs they use – and the results surprised us

Here at Tom's Guide, the VPN team spend all day writing about VPNs. But which providers do we actually use? The team shares their favourite VPNs and why they like them.

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"A war against online anonymity" – why Switzerland wants to change its surveillance law and what's at stake

The push to change Swiss surveillance law divides experts on the need to protect online anonymity. But, can we really have privacy on the internet without it?

Is Cadillac walking into a trap of its own making while chasing victory at Le Mans?

With four LMDh prototypes on the grid, Cadillac will be the most represented manufacturer in the Hypercar class at the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans. Porsche also has four 963s entered, but one of them is fielded by the customer team Proton, while the American force is operating as…

"Emergency requests are the new trend" – Big Tech increasingly forced to disclose users' data to authorities worldwide, according to a new report

As per Surfshark's new research, a total of 153K account data requests have been made in cases of emergency since 2013, with the UK leading global demand.

Cloud service Infomaniak steps up fight with Proton over controversial Swiss surveillance law

Infomaniak criticised Proton's stance againt the amendment, causing a stir across the Swiss privacy tech sector

Privacy providers clash over controversial proposals to change Swiss encryption law

Infomaniak has clashed with Proton as the two companies disagree over approaches to Switzerland's controversial proposed surveillance law change.

Breaking encryption with quantum computers may be easier than we thought

A new research estimates that a quantum computer with 1 million qubits would be able to crack RSA encryption, instead of 20 as previously thought.

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Proton VPN review 2025: The best privacy-preserving open-source VPN I’ve tested

If you’re looking for a VPN with solid privacy credentials and fast speeds, Proton VPN delivers the goods

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