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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Is Tor safe? Learn how secure Tor is

February 20th, 2019 in Privacy deep dives

Tor is a free, global network that lets you browse the Internet and the dark web anonymously. There are, however, a few things you need…

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Release Notes for Windows app v1.7

February 5th, 2019 in Proton News

The newest version of Proton VPN for Windows supports Split Tunneling, allowing you to decide which applications should use the VPN encrypted tunnel. There are…

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What country is best for VPN privacy?

January 24th, 2019 in Privacy basics

For a VPN to reliably protect user data, it must not only use the most secure encryption and protocols but also shield itself with strong…

ProtonVPN for iOS v1.1 and macOS v1.4 Release Notes

Proton VPN for iOS v1.1 and macOS v1.4 Release Notes

January 17th, 2019 in Service Updates

Our new iOS and macOS apps now come with Always-on VPN, a feature that protects you from VPN disconnects.  Update: As of version 1.5.3, the…

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Proton VPN wins Best VPN awards in multiple categories

January 15th, 2019 in Proton Stories

This year, we received recognition for some of the unique advantages that our VPN service offers. Here are some of the awards for 2018 and…

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The privacy risks of smart speakers like Amazon Echo, Apple HomePod, and Google Home

January 10th, 2019 in Privacy deep dives

Science fiction has officially arrived. Smart speakers and their digital assistants are here, constantly listening to you, waiting to respond to your requests. Yet they…

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We installed our first new servers of 2019 in Israel!

January 8th, 2019 in Service Updates

Israel is the 31st country to join the Proton VPN network. These servers should help improve latency for Proton VPN users in North Africa and…

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Supporting WireGuard development

December 19th, 2018 in Proton Stories

Proton VPN was launched in 2017 with a mission to help the Internet live up to its promise of freedom of information. To keep that…

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Are free VPNs safe to use?

December 17th, 2018 in Privacy basics

When it comes to protecting your privacy, free services have a poor track record, as most are subsidized by selling your data. Here’s why Proton…

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