What is an evil twin attack, and should they worry you?

January 26th, 2024 in Privacy deep dives

An evil twin attack is a cyberattack that occurs when an attacker  sets up a malicious WiFi network that mimics a legitimate one, often in…

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What is the difference between a proxy and a VPN?

September 10th, 2021 in Privacy basics

A proxy is any server that sits between your device and a wider network, such as the internet. A virtual private network (VPN) server is…

Why we have a free VPN

August 31st, 2021 in Proton Stories

The internet was designed to facilitate the free exchange of ideas and information. However, organizations, governments, internet service providers, and hackers can all pose a…

Which VPN should I download to defeat censorship?

August 3rd, 2021 in Privacy basics

Internet censorship is now more sophisticated and “lasting longer, affecting more people, and targeting vulnerable groups,” according to Access Now, an NGO that defends digital…

Increase VPN speeds by up to 400% with VPN Accelerator

July 21st, 2021 in Service Updates

Proton VPN has a long history of developing new solutions to complex and difficult problems, including ways to defeat attempts to block VPNs and advertisers…

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Proton VPN’s macOS and iOS apps help bypass censorship

July 15th, 2021 in Service Updates

Proton VPN was launched in 2017 in response to attempts by authoritarian regimes to block access to Proton Mail. Since then, Proton VPN has become…

What to look for in a safe VPN download

July 2nd, 2021 in Privacy basics

As internet users become increasingly savvy about their online security, VPNs have grown in popularity. Once reserved for special purposes, VPNs have now gone mainstream…

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Proton VPN now offers the most advanced free Linux VPN app

June 22nd, 2021 in Releases

Today, we’re launching a new Linux app. It features an elegant and fully featured graphical user interface, making it easy to use on the Linux…

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Do I need a VPN on my phone in the US?

June 18th, 2021 in Privacy basics

When people think of VPNs, the first thing that comes to mind is often personal and work computers and the ability to stream movies. However,…

Should I use a VPN? — VPN benefits and limitations

June 12th, 2021 in Privacy basics

This post was updated on October 21, 2022. VPNs are not only a way to stream restricted content or hide your browsing activity. Learn how…

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