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, …
Swiss internet company Proton, better known for providing virtual-private-network services, is removing its servers from India to "protect" users' privacy. The company decided to shut down servers in the country to protest against upcoming cybersecurity rules, which mandate VPN operators to store Indian users' data locally. However, Proton, like its competitors, clarified that users in India will still be able …