Are VPNs really safe? The security factors to consider before using one

VPNs aren't fundamentally unsafe, but using the wrong one can be dangerous. Here's how to tell the difference.

First Amendment lawyers say Minneapolis ICE observers are protected by Constitution

Less than an hour after the Saturday morning killing of Alex Pretti by federal agents in south Minneapolis, conservative influencer Cam Higby took to social media with a sensational claim: Higby had ...

Microsoft may give your encryption key to law enforcement upon valid request - here's how to keep it safe

Microsoft may give your encryption key to law enforcement upon valid request - here's how to keep it safe ...
CNX Software

TrustTunnel is an open-source, high-performance VPN protocol that’s harder to detect and block

Adguard VPN is a commercial VPN solution, but the company has decided to open-source the VPN protocol and named it TrustTunnel. It's described as a ...
The Hacker News

Notepad++ Hosting Breach Attributed to China-Linked Lotus Blossom Hacking Group

Rapid7 links China-linked Lotus Blossom to a 2025 Notepad++ hosting breach that delivered the Chrysalis backdoor via hijacked ...