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This VPN firm has created a way to stop Microsoft's hidden tracking tool on Windows — although it will break some key cloud services

Windscribe's deGDID removes Windows tracking identifiers while preventing new ones, although several Microsoft cloud authentication services stop functioning afterward.

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VPN provider built a script to block Microsoft's hidden GDID tracking on Windows — Windscribe's "deGDID" erases existing identifiers and blocks new ones from being created

You can run the deGDID script on your computer to delete cached GDID keys and prevent Microsoft's servers from minting new ones in the background. The firewall you put up with this script will break certain Microsoft services and features, however, but you can always reverse it.

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'No changes to our logging or privacy policies' — Windscribe reassures users on Canada's Bill C-22 fallout

Windscribe has told users its logging and privacy policies will not change under Canada's Bill C-22, as the surveillance bill heads to the Senate this autumn.

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VPN brands troll the gaming industry's digital-only push with fake physical services

Proton, Windscribe, and PureVPN are poking fun at the gaming industry's push toward a digital-only future with hilarious announcements of "fully physical" privacy services, reigniting the debate over digital ownership.

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Windscribe trolls Mullvad's political donation crisis with a 'scandal' of its own

Following the revelation that a Mullvad co-founder donated $500,000 to a populist political party, rival provider Windscribe has issued a parody statement "coming clean" about its own CEO's donations, to local dog and cat rescues.

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Windscribe VPN CEO warns your favourite Facebook quizzes are actually stealing your bank details

Think those viral social media personality tests are just harmless fun? A top cybersecurity CEO warns that they are actually highly effective phishing traps designed to steal the answers to your bank's security questions.

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Reality check: Could the UK's social media ban lead to VPN restrictions?

As the British Prime Minister shared plans to ban all under-16s from social media, speculation is mounting as to whether VPNs will be next. While we wait for the government to share further information on this in July, here's how the debate has been unfolding.

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Windscribe now accepts cash for VPN subscriptions — but admits the process is 'the slowest, riskiest way to pay'

Windscribe has officially added a pay-by-cash option for its 1-year Pro subscriptions. But while it champions the anonymity of mailing physical money, the provider openly admits the method is slow, risky, and far from recommended for the average user.

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Canada’s Bill C-22: Why Signal, Apple, and top VPNs are fighting the 'surveillance' law

Big tech and VPN companies are demanding better protections for encryption as the government agrees to clarify contentious points.

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'No-logs architecture and encryption are non-negotiable' — ExpressVPN joins the backlash against Canada's controversial Bill C-22

ExpressVPN has joined other VPN providers in criticizing Canada's proposed surveillance law, warning that it could undermine the digital security millions of users rely on.

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Europol's Operation Saffron takes down First VPN service over ransomware attacks — 33 'bulletproof' servers spread across 27 countries seized

Europol's Operation Saffron takes down privacy-focused First VPN service

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'There is no universe in which Proton VPN compromises its no-logs policy' — Proton joins the backlash against Canada's surveillance bill

Proton VPN, NordVPN, and Windscribe are uniting against Canada's controversial Bill C-22 surveillance law. Here is why these privacy giants are refusing to back down.

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Windscribe joins Signal in threatening Canada exit over controversial surveillance bill

VPN provider Windscribe has warned it will relocate its headquarters if Canada passes the controversial Bill C-22. Joining secure messaging app Signal, the company says the proposed surveillance law threatens the "entire essence" of user privacy.

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I spent a full week testing different VPNs and I'm changing my no-VPNs-while-gaming advice

VPN gaming isn't the pointless endeavour I assumed it was.

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Norton VPN enters the AI agent space with 'first truly AI native' VPN for agents

Norton VPN has launched VPN for Agents, its AI-native VPN built for autonomous AI agents. Here's all you need to know.

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Detect, block, evade: how to survive Russia’s VPN crackdown

Starting from April 15, Russian online service providers are required to actively prevent VPN use. But some workarounds may remain.

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Microsoft terminated accounts tied to VeraCrypt, WireGuard, and Windscribe — developers push back

Millions of Windows users were left exposed to malicious attacks after Microsoft suspended VPN and encryption developer accounts, blocking critical security updates.

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Problems with your Android VPN? Proton VPN warns it's Google's fault

If your Android VPN suddenly stopped working, you're not alone. Proton VPN has called out Google over a seven-month-old Android 16 bug that breaks internet connections after an app update, leaving users exposed and frustrated.

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New Windscribe feature lets you wipe saved Wi-Fi networks with one click

The Clear Wi-Fi History feature debuts in Windscribe’s Windows, Mac, and Linux VPN apps, adding a new layer of privacy on desktop. Here's all you need to know.

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VPN use soars in Argentina following anti-piracy blocks – here's what we know

Proton VPN and Windscribe have both recorded spikes starting from Monday (February 9). This coincides with the decision to block two major pirated streaming sites in the country.

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Dutch authorities allegedly seize VPN server without a warrant — company claims that law enforcement will return it after analyzing the device fully

Canada-based VPN company Windscribe says that Dutch law enforcement took their server in Europe without a warrant, claiming that law enforcement will return it after they "fully analyze it."

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Dutch authorities seized one of Windscribe VPN's servers – here's everything we know

Winsdcribe said that no user data will be compromised due to its strict no-log policy. Here's what we know.

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Windscribe promises users in Iran and Russia "solutions" to ongoing VPN crackdown — here's everything we know

As Iran and Russia double down their VPN crackdown, Windscribe confirms it's working on solutions, with wider support for the AmneziaWG protocol being the "highest priority."

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Windscribe forms privacy alliance to bring security tools to users

Windscribe has teamed up with four privacy-first services to build a decentralized toolkit for users who want more control over their digital lives

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