A preliminary look at privacy labels in iOS VPN apps
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…
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Private Internet Access launches dedicated IP address option
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…
MacOS Big Sur(veillance) bypasses Firewall/VPN to tell Apple what programs you run on your computer
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,…
Thailand orders ISPs to block Telegram amid ongoing protests
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…
Choosing a VPN for the WeChat and TikTok Ban: Paid VPN vs. Free VPN
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…
Starting Sunday, TikTok and WeChat banned in US: American users will need a VPN
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…
PIA’s NextGen VPN network is a huge deal, update to try it out now
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…
Free VPNs based in Hong Kong caught logging
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…
Private Internet Access shuts down VPN servers in Hong Kong due to new national security law
The Hong Kong VPN exit node will return as a geo-located region. Denver, CO, July 14th 2020 -- Effective immediately, Private Internet Access (PIA) is wiping and shutting down our…
Private Internet Access to temporarily remove Mexico VPN exit gateway
Private Internet Access is removing its Mexico VPN server from our VPN network. We are leaving the Mexico region temporarily as we seek a new data center partner to work…