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If you use OpenVPN configs downloaded before September 2023, you need to switch to WireGuard or download new OpenVPN configs.

Uganda denied plans to block the internet before elections and then did it. Data shows people prepared in advance.

A surge in VPN sign-ups from Egypt amid reports of Discord outages may signal a government crackdown on youth dissent.

Here's what to know about the spyware apps targeting journalists, how hackers hide apps on reporters' iPhones, and how to check your iPhone for spyware.

A Pi-hole is a free and open-source ad-blocker system for home networks. We explain how you can set one up.

A default gateway connects devices on your local network to the internet. Here's an in-depth look at how to find yours on any device.

Algeria bans Roblox in September 2025 due to child safety concerns, joining other nations. Find out why and how parents can keep kids safe online.

Media server, commercial streaming service, closed-source software. Plex is a lot of things, but is it legal? Is it safe? And is it free?

Is Pluto TV safe — and is it really a totally free streaming service? Here's what you need to know before you start streaming.

Crunchyroll's transformation from pirate site to the world's default platform for fully-legal anime content is remarkable. But is it safe?

Discord is a wildly popular text, voice, and video chat platform, but is it safe? We take a deep dive to answer that question.

Omegle may be gone, but similar sites are just as risky to kids. Learn how to protect your child from dangerous chat apps and online predators.

Uganda denied plans to block the internet before elections and then did it. Data shows people prepared in advance.

You'll start to see streamlined server lists in our apps. We explain why this will improve our service's performance and resiliency.

With the Proton VPN 2025-2026 fall and winter roadmap, we're delivering big-hitter features: Free server locations, our own VPN architecture, and a Linux CLI.

A surge in VPN sign-ups from Egypt amid reports of Discord outages may signal a government crackdown on youth dissent.

A new survey from Proton VPN shows how VPNs can help expats to combat homesickness while living abroad.

A dispute between top Spanish football association LaLiga and Cloudflare means millions of Spanish need a VPN to access legitimate websites — here's why.

A suite of new improvements to our VPN apps make it easier and faster than ever to get connected to Proton VPN.

With the Proton VPN Apple TV app, you can easily and securely watch your favorite content on your big-screen TV no matter where you are.

Stealth is a new VPN protocol from Proton VPN that overcomes censorship in restrictive countries.

If you use OpenVPN configs downloaded before September 2023, you need to switch to WireGuard or download new OpenVPN configs.

Anyone can use Proton VPN’s Chrome and Firefox browser extensions for free, making it easy to protect your privacy and bypass censorship.

Proton removes India-based VPN servers to protect privacy, but we continue to service our community in India.

Data breaches, ransomware, steep fines, and other security issues in cloud computing can be costly for your business. But prevention isn't.