thats calls provider sign regime watch mining telecom know schools demand updates access protect best judge seeks work india vpnservice videos youre investigations threat indian web bitcoin crackdown pandemic major

Articles for Vpns

VPNs, proxy servers complicate bomb threat investigations, says Delhi Police
4 days, 18 hours ago

VPNs, proxy servers complicate bomb threat investigations, says Delhi Police

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, As bomb threats threw more than 100 Delhi schools into chaos in the past nine days, police and experts said that VPNs and proxy servers acted as key barriers in solving cases and legal frameworks for obtaining information from these services are inadequate, leading to delays in investigations. VPNs, proxy servers complicate bomb threat investigations, says Delhi Police …

India Delhi Threats Threat Service Delhi Police Bomb
VPNs, proxy servers complicate bomb threat investigations, says Delhi Police
5 days ago

VPNs, proxy servers complicate bomb threat investigations, says Delhi Police

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: As bomb threats threw more than 100 Delhi schools into chaos in the past nine days, police and experts said that VPNs and proxy servers acted as key barriers in solving cases and legal frameworks for obtaining information from these services are inadequate, leading to delays in investigations. Since May this year, over 50 bomb threat emails have …

Delhi Delhi Police Vpn Proxy Servers
What a VPN Kill Switch Is and How to Set One Up
6 days, 12 hours ago

What a VPN Kill Switch Is and How to Set One Up

Wired  

Virtual Private Networks, or VPNs, are now widely used to add extra security to online connections, to improve privacy when browsing, and to spoof location information—they can even be set up at the router level to protect every device on the network. Instead, they establish encrypted connections to nodes set up by your VPN provider of choice, and you connect …

Kill Switch Vpn
Think VPNs give users safe passage? Hackers are now attacking rogue VPN servers to spread malware
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Think VPNs give users safe passage? Hackers are now attacking rogue VPN servers to spread malware

Firstpost  

Using phishing techniques and social engineering, attackers tricked users into connecting to rogue VPN servers under their control. Malicious websites and cleverly disguised documents served as bait, convincing victims to establish connections that would compromise their systems AmberWolf identified the security flaws and dubbed them "NachoVPN." Earlier this year, researchers at AmberWolf discovered that criminals were targeting popular VPN clients …

Security Tool Users Clients Servers Palo Alto Networks Vpn
Pakistan’s clerics call VPN use 'un-Islamic' even as their PM continues to use it to post on X
1 month ago

Pakistan’s clerics call VPN use 'un-Islamic' even as their PM continues to use it to post on X

Op India  

On 18th November, top body of clerics of Pakistan declared that the use of Virtual Private Networks is un-Islamic. On the same day, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority chairman told a Senate panel that non-registered VPNs will stop working following a 30th November deadline. The ministry said, “VPNs are increasingly being exploited by terrorists to facilitate violent activities.” Furthermore, VPNs are …

Social Media Pakistan Khan Ban Vpns X Vpn
Pakistan bans large gatherings in the capital ahead of a rally by Imran Khan’s party
1 month ago

Pakistan bans large gatherings in the capital ahead of a rally by Imran Khan’s party

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistani authorities on Tuesday banned gatherings of five or more people in the capital ahead of a planned march by the supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who has been held in prison for more than a year after being convicted in multiple cases. The two-month ban comes before a rally planned on Sunday in Islamabad by …

Pakistan Khan
VPN use violates Islamic law: Pak's top cleric days after Shehbaz Sharif's X post
1 month ago

VPN use violates Islamic law: Pak's top cleric days after Shehbaz Sharif's X post

India Today  

Pakistan’s top body of clerics has declared the use of virtual private networks, or VPNs, against Islamic laws, officials said Monday, as the Ministry of Interior sought a ban on the service that helps people evade censorship in countries with tight internet controls. Raghib Naeemi, the chairman of the Council of Islamic Ideology, which advises the government on religious issues, …

Pakistan Pak Islamic Bla Vpns Vpn
Pakistan’s top cleric says use of VPNs is against Islamic laws as the government seeks to ban them
1 month ago

Pakistan’s top cleric says use of VPNs is against Islamic laws as the government seeks to ban them

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s top body of clerics has declared the use of virtual private networks, or VPNs, against Islamic laws, officials said Monday, as the Ministry of Interior sought a ban on the service that helps people evade censorship in countries with tight internet controls. Raghib Naeemi, the chairman of the Council of Islamic Ideology, which advises the government on …

Pakistan Islamic Bla Vpns Vpn
How to Set Up ExpressVPN on a Router So All Your Devices Are Secured at Once
1 month ago

How to Set Up ExpressVPN on a Router So All Your Devices Are Secured at Once

Wired  

In recent years, virtual private networks have gone from technically advanced programs that only IT pros use to consumer-friendly tools that the mainstream masses are familiar with. Speeds might be slightly slower if you use a VPN, but it makes it much harder for anyone else to see what you're doing online, whether that be your internet provider, government agencies, …

Work Vpn Router
How the CIA is using viral recruitment videos to reach spies in China, North Korea and Iran
2 months, 2 weeks ago

How the CIA is using viral recruitment videos to reach spies in China, North Korea and Iran

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The US Central Intelligence Agency …

Russia North Korea Iran Chinese Individuals Mandarin Tor
U.S. calls on Big Tech to help evade online censors in Russia, Iran
3 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. calls on Big Tech to help evade online censors in Russia, Iran

The Hindu  

The White House, aiming to persuade U.S. tech giants to offer more digital bandwidth for government-funded internet censorship evasion tools, held a meeting with representatives of Amazon.com, Alphabet's Google, Microsoft, Cloudflare and others on Thursday. The pitch to tech companies was to help offer discounted or heavily subsidised server bandwidth to meet the fast-growing demand for virtual private network applications …

Russia Tech Internet Iran Reuters Cunningham Help Evade
US calls on Big Tech to help evade online censors in Russia, Iran
3 months, 2 weeks ago

US calls on Big Tech to help evade online censors in Russia, Iran

Hindustan Times  

* HT Image Meeting convened to call on tech giants to grant more server bandwidth to support VPNs * VPN demand in Russia and Iran has quadrupled in recent years * Washington-based OTF struggles to meet demand despite increased funding from US State Department By James Pearson Sept 5 - The White House convened a meeting with representatives of Amazon.com, …

Russia Tech Internet Iran Demand Reuters Otf
One Tech Tip: To hide your internet activity or your IP address, use a virtual private network
4 months, 4 weeks ago

One Tech Tip: To hide your internet activity or your IP address, use a virtual private network

Associated Press  

LONDON — On the move and looking for an internet connection to check email or post a video to TikTok? It’s one of those times when it’s best to use a virtual private network, or VPN. One is a “kill switch” that halts all internet traffic if the VPN’s connection goes down, preventing stray bits of data from getting out. …

Tech Internet Network Private Free Your Phone Bischoff
Argentina vs Colombia Live: How to watch Copa America 2024 final live online and on TV in India?
5 months, 1 week ago

Argentina vs Colombia Live: How to watch Copa America 2024 final live online and on TV in India?

India TV News  

Argentina and Colombia are set to conclude the action-packed Copa America 2024 with a mouth-watering final showdown in Flordia on Sunday, July 14. Copa America 2024 Final Live Streaming and Telecast Details When is the Copa America 2024 Final starting? The Copa America 2024 final match between Argentina and Colombia will begin at 05:30 AM IST and at 9:00 PM …

India Argentina 2024 America Live Messi Lionel Messi
Decoding the many layers of Apple Intelligence, real Zoom fatigue and risky VPNs
6 months ago

Decoding the many layers of Apple Intelligence, real Zoom fatigue and risky VPNs

Hindustan Times  

There is still some way to go before there’s clarity about how exactly Apple plans to roll out Apple Intelligence, once iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and macOS Sequoia roll out in what I expect would be late September. Apple Intelligence : Tech Tonic | If Apple Intelligence doesn’t annoy anyone, that’ll be a big win The series of conversations I …

Data Intelligence Apple Siri Ai Models Iphone
Myanmar's military regime blocks VPNs, restricting news access
6 months, 1 week ago

Myanmar's military regime blocks VPNs, restricting news access

Hindustan Times  

Myanmar’s military government has launched a major effort to block free communication on the Internet, shutting off access to virtual private networks, or VPNs, which can be used to circumvent blockages of banned websites and services. Reports in local media say the attack on internet usage includes random street searches of people’s mobile phones to check for VPN applications. Operators …

Social Media Media Internet Communications Myanmar Service Free
Myanmar’s embattled military government cracks down on free flow of news by blocking VPNs
6 months, 1 week ago

Myanmar’s embattled military government cracks down on free flow of news by blocking VPNs

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Myanmar’s military government has launched a major effort to block free communication on the Internet, shutting off access to virtual private networks, or VPNs, which can be used to circumvent blockages of banned websites and services. Operators of Myanmar’s top telecom companies MPT, Ooredoo, Atom and the military-backed Mytel, as well as fiber internet services, told The Associated …

Social Media Media Military Internet Communications Myanmar Service
What is a VPN? Here’s EVERYTHING you need to know
7 months, 3 weeks ago

What is a VPN? Here’s EVERYTHING you need to know

India TV News  

A virtual private network is a tool which is used to disguise your location, protect your identity while browsing online, and grant you access to the entire internet. VPN services like NordVPN, ExpressVPN and Surfshark are some of the important tools which work on providing remote servers, masking the real IP address and location of the user. VPN servers have …

Internet Online Isp Vpns Vpn
Protect Your Home Wi-Fi Network by Setting Up a VPN on Your Router
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Protect Your Home Wi-Fi Network by Setting Up a VPN on Your Router

Wired  

Setting up a virtual private network on your phone or laptop means a much better level of privacy and security for you and your data. In addition to getting VPNs installed on your various gadgets though, you can also install a VPN on your home internet router. Finding a Match Not every router supports the use of VPNs, and not …

Vpn Router Your Router
New Telecom Act: Are VPN Users and VPN Service Providers Under Threat?
11 months, 3 weeks ago

New Telecom Act: Are VPN Users and VPN Service Providers Under Threat?

The Quint  

Section 42 of the Act also states that: "Whoever directly or indirectly or through personation – gains or attempts to gain unauthorised access to a telecommunication network or to data of an authorised entity or transfers data of an authorised entity; or intercepts a message unlawfully, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, …

Person
Betting through eGaming using VPNs remains a challenge in restricted states: Expert
1 year, 1 month ago

Betting through eGaming using VPNs remains a challenge in restricted states: Expert

Live Mint  

In 2017, Telangana enacted a ban on online gambling and betting. Three years later, Andhra Pradesh followed suit, and the following year, Tamil Nadu amended its laws to ban online gaming. However, chance-based games still remain banned in many states, including Sikkim, Assam, Telangana, Arunachal Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. Answer: The ban on online gaming does not necessarily constitute a …

India Tamil Nadu Games Gaming States Online Telangana
Explained | Is it possible to have partial app bans?
1 year, 5 months ago

Explained | Is it possible to have partial app bans?

The Hindu  

The story so far: Last week, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India sought inputs on whether it would be possible to have “selective” app bans instead of internet shutdowns, in order to reduce the impact that a wholesale communications lockdown can entail. The approach suggested by TRAI would require telecom operators and messaging app firms like WhatsApp to cooperate with …

India Telecom Internet App Firms Internet Shutdowns Trai
After High Court Nudge, Manipur Govt Forms Expert Panel To Explore Limited Internet Restoration By Blocking VPNs And Social Media
1 year, 5 months ago

After High Court Nudge, Manipur Govt Forms Expert Panel To Explore Limited Internet Restoration By Blocking VPNs And Social Media

Live Law  

Following Manipur High Court's direction for limited internet service to public for urgent and essential services, the State government has constituted a 12-member expert committee to assess the feasibility of blocking VPN servers as a means to safely restore internet connectivity while maintaining restrictions on social media platforms. Internet ban has been continuing in the State since May 3 due …

Social Media High Court Internet State Limited Internet Service
Manipur HC panel to check if internet can be restored by blocking VPNs, social media
1 year, 5 months ago

Manipur HC panel to check if internet can be restored by blocking VPNs, social media

The Hindu  

The Manipur High Court has constituted a 12-member expert committee to look into the possibility of blocking VPN servers so that the State’s internet access can be restored safely while still maintaining restrictions on social media websites. Expert panel The court, which is exploring ways to restore the Internet, first sought options to block social media websites. When the government …

Social Media Media Social Court Internet State Manipur