China has tightened its grip on the “Great Firewall” by shutting down a popular VPN app used by locals and visitors alike. GreenVPN told its users that it would be closing down its service in China as of last weekend “after receiving a notice from regulatory departments”, while China Digital Times reported that other VPNs including Netfits, VPN Master Pro.
Virtual private networks (VPNs) encrypt internet connections between two points, to secure them from casual snoopers and hackers. These VPN services are particularly useful when accessing the internet from an untrusted location, such as a hotel, café or coworking space. A plethora of modern VPN services, with dedicated connectivity apps, have put an end to […]
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are a great way to protect your data, and with the recent spying revelations, more and more people are turning to VPNs. However, experts warn that not all websites promising such software can be trusted. Malwarebytes researchers have come across a website called aquavpn(dot)com, an anonymously registered site which claims to […]
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