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When your ISP is the breach: what the KDDI leak means for you
KDDI exposed up to 14.22 million email credentials. When your ISP is the source of the breach, the usual advice only goes so far.
06 Jul 2026
The Best VPN Protocols for Bypassing Tough Internet Restrictions
Not all VPN protocols are created equal. Learn which ones actually work against deep packet inspection, firewalls, and state-level censorship.
06 Jul 2026
XHTTP Now Live Across the Entire PremierVPN Network
XHTTP VLESS is now live on every PremierVPN server. Here's what it is, why it matters for restrictive networks, and how to use it today.
29 Jun 2026
Age verification and device scanning: what the UK's new plans mean for your privacy
The UK government's under-16 social media ban and on-device scanning deadline have triggered a major digital rights campaign. Here's what's actually at stake for everyone's privacy.
29 Jun 2026
UK's Social Media Ban: What It Means for Your VPN Rights
The UK's under-16 social media ban will require age verification for every adult online. A government statement on restricting VPNs is due in July 2026—here's what you need to know.
22 Jun 2026
Data aggregation breaches: why old leaks still haunt you
A 340-million-record dataset built from old breach data shows how leaked information from unrelated platforms can combine to expose identities you thought were safe.
15 Jun 2026
Utah's VPN law: what it means for your privacy rights
Utah just became the first US state to hold websites liable when users bypass age gates with a VPN. Here's what SB 73 means—and why the court battle matters far beyond Utah.
08 Jun 2026
What is a VPN data retention law and who does it affect?
Government-mandated data retention laws decide what your ISP and VPN provider must store. Here's what those laws mean for your privacy—and what actually protects you.
07 Jun 2026
What is a VPN Split Tunnel and When Should You Use One?
Split tunnelling lets you choose exactly which traffic goes through your VPN. Here's how it works and when it's worth configuring.
04 Jun 2026
What is a VPN cipher suite and why should you care?
AES-256 is just one piece of the puzzle. Here's what a VPN cipher suite actually contains, how each component works, and what genuinely strong encryption looks like.
01 Jun 2026
What is a VPN keepalive and why does it matter?
Idle periods can silently kill your VPN tunnel before the kill switch notices. Here's how keepalive packets work and why the settings matter.
31 May 2026
What Is DNS over HTTPS—and Does a VPN Replace It?
Browsers now encrypt DNS by default, but does that mean you no longer need a VPN? We untangle what DoH and VPNs each protect—and where the gaps are.
30 May 2026