Tuta becomes the first quantum-resistant email service

[ad_1] As of March 11, 2024, German provider Tuta, formerly known as Tutanota, launched TutaCrypt. It's a new hybrid protocol that combines conventional encryption and quantum-resistant algorithms. The popular secure email provider claims to be the first to offer post-quantum protections. While quantum computers may still be far from mass usage, our data is…

Bychiara.castro@futurenet.com (Chiara Castro)March 13, 20240Comments

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EU eIDAS: VPNs won’t protect Europeans privacy if law passes, experts warn

[ad_1] We already reported a few months ago how the EU's quest to fix the internet is expected to turn into a privacy and security nightmare for citizens. Now, experts told TechRadar that not even VPN services could rescue our online anonymity if the law passes in its current form. Known as the eIDAS 2.0,…

Bychiara.castro@futurenet.com (Chiara Castro)February 16, 20240Comments

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Opera: new DMA rules a chance “to put pressure” on Apple to open up for all

[ad_1] It looks like Apple's enclosed ecosystem is slowly opening up—in the EU, at least. On January 25th, 2024, the Big Tech giant revealed changes to its App Store and business model given new requirements under the Digital Market Act (DMA) due to come into force in March. Apple's announcement was met with controversies,…

Bychiara.castro@futurenet.com (Chiara Castro)February 10, 20240Comments

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Mozilla Monitor Plus lets you take control over your data

[ad_1] Cyberattacks and data breaches are on the rise globally. Even big organizations with vast resources struggle to keep up with these threats, so what can everyday internet users like you do about it? For this year's Safer Internet Day, the provider behind one of the most secure web browsers around decided to come up…

Bychiara.castro@futurenet.com (Chiara Castro)February 6, 20240Comments

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ExpressVPN officially launches password manager tool for all users

[ad_1] TechRadar's highest-rated VPN service is a step closer to becoming an all-in-one privacy software as it launches its new password manager tool. After a successful Beta release, ExpressVPN Keys is now available for all users at no extra cost. This means the provider now has a tool to manage and protect all passwords,…

Bychiara.castro@futurenet.com (Chiara Castro)November 6, 20230Comments

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The Encryption Summit: all the news and updates as they happened

[ad_1] As our lives became more digitized, online privacy concerns went mainstream. Once a prerogative of businesses and cybersecurity geeks, usage of privacy-preserving software like VPN services and secure messaging apps are now the norm among citizens around the world. The Global Encryption Coalition (GEC) With over 300 global members, the GEC promotes and…

Bychiara.castro@futurenet.com (Chiara Castro)October 19, 20230Comments

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VPN users in Tanzania will soon be forced to reveal what they do online

[ad_1] People in Tanzania using a VPN service could be forced to reveal their real IP address and online activities under a new directive. In an attempt to clamp down on users accessing prohibited content, the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) issued a public notice for both organizations and individuals to unveil their VPN…

Bychiara.castro@futurenet.com (Chiara Castro)October 16, 20230Comments

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Private Internet Access’ VPN network gets even bigger

[ad_1] As of October 9, 2023, if you use Private Internet Access (PIA), you can now access seven new countries, including South Korea. The provider even expanded its dedicated IP locations to include popular cities like Brussels, Stockholm, and Houston. That's just the latest boost to PIA's network of already more than 20,000 servers. The…

Bychiara.castro@futurenet.com (Chiara Castro)October 9, 20230Comments

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“Bulletproof ” Lolek hosting site seized as the global fight against ransomware steps up

[ad_1] Authorities have seized the LolekHosted bulletproof web hosting service and issued five arrests for allegedly facilitating ransomware attacks and other malicious activities. A bulletproof hosting provider is an online infrastructure used specifically for turning a blind eye on users' activities. LolekHosted promised 100% privacy and a strict no-log policy, allowing clients to host "everything…

Bychiara.castro@futurenet.com (Chiara Castro)August 14, 20230Comments

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Save 68% on a new VPN plan with this NordVPN deal

[ad_1] One of the best VPN services on the market, now comes at an absolute bargain, offering a special discount and some tasty freebies to get even more VPN protection at no extra cost. Perhaps the biggest name in the industry, NordVPN has just dropped its price of 68% off its longest plan. This…

Bychiara.castro@futurenet.com (Chiara Castro)August 8, 20230Comments