Online Privacy
Unsealed court records expose Telegram’s U.S. law enforcement pipeline, including the “non-public” email address at the center of it
Telegram court records reveal user IDs, phone numbers, IP logs and a disclosed U.S. law enforcement email. Here's what the records mean for privacy
Google Is Linking Phone Numbers to Android Accounts: The Technical Breakdown and How to Stop It
Google Android phone number verification can link your number to multiple accounts. Learn how it works, check your settings, and stop automatic linking
Which messaging app actually protects you? A LINDDUN threat model breakdown
The most secure messaging apps for 2026, scored with a LINDDUN privacy threat model across linkability, metadata, and data disclosure. Full rank
How VPN Detection Works and the Protocol Stack Built to Outrun It
Governments are increasingly targeting VPNs after age verification laws. Learn how Deep Packet Inspection works and why Shadowsocks etc are needed
Who Owns Incogni? The Surfshark, Nord Security and Tesonet Chain Behind Data Removal Services
Incogni traces back to Surfshark, Nord Security, and Tesonet, the same group behind proxy giant Oxylabs. Here's the full data-removal ownership chain
Jurisdiction and VPNs: Why “Based Outside Five Eyes” Isn’t Enough
The "outside Five Eyes" badge is one of six factors that actually determine VPN privacy. This guide covers the CLOUD Act, corporate ownership etc
VPNs Promised to Keep You Safe Online. Here’s How Several of Them Got Caught.
NordVPN hid a breach for 18 months. PureVPN handed data to the FBI. ExpressVPN hired a Project Raven veteran. A clear-eyed look at the VPN industry's biggest trust failures
The Digital Asteroid: How Age Verification Will Obliterate the Free and Open Internet
A deep dive into how mandatory age verification laws, under the guise of protecting children, are ushering in an era of unprecedented mass surveillance, censorship, and the complete erosion of online privacy and anonymity. Learn why this is the single greatest threat to the free and open internet and what you can do to fight back
The Complete Guide to Anti-Censorship Communication in 2026: Protecting Your Digital Freedom
Complete guide to anti-censorship communication in 2026. Learn secure messaging, avoid government surveillance, and protect your digital freedom today.
The Best VPNs of 2024: Speed, Security, and Price Compared
Find the best VPNs for 2024 with our detailed comparison of speed, security, and price. Get the latest insights on our blog.
