vpnMentor's Research Team observed a sudden 1,900% surge in VPN demand in Papua New Guinea. The increase came about right after the government shut down Facebook as a "test" conducted under the country's anti-terrorism laws. Key Facts: From Monday, the 24th, through Tuesday, the 25th, Papua
vpnMentor’s Research Team observed a whopping 10.000% surge in VPN demand in Turkey amidst the controversial detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. Following his arrest, authorities restricted access to social media and messaging platforms across the country. Key facts: On the morning of
ExpressVPN has unveiled a major update for Linux users, introducing a full graphical user interface (GUI) for its VPN app. This update is designed to make the app more accessible for those who would rather not use the command line. Previously, ExpressVPN’s Linux app was command-line only,
NordVPN has launched a new protocol called NordWhisper, designed to help bypass network restrictions that typically block VPN connections. The company announced that the protocol will allow for a smoother and more reliable browsing experience in environments where traditional VPNs are often
vpnMentor’s Research Team recently conducted extensive research on the increasing demand for VPNs in the US and its effect on Pornhub's traffic — and a nuanced picture emerged. The data shows how age verification laws, geo-blocking, and user behavior are shaping online privacy and content access.
vpnMentor’s Research Team has been following the looming TikTok ban in the United States, as the platform has sparked debates surrounding national security and data privacy concerns. The saga began with ByteDance, the China-based company behind TikTok, facing pressure to sell its U.S. operations or
vpnMentor’s Research Team has recently witnessed a series of events in the Venezuelan digital landscape that have raised concerns about internet freedom, censorship, and political unrest. What’s Important to Know: Venezuela's Supreme Court fined TikTok USD$10 million for failing to prevent
The vpnMentor Research Team observed the demand for VPN services in Florida experience a significant spike on January the 1st. This increase followed the decision by Pornhub, the most visited adult website in the United States, to prohibit users from accessing their site from within the
NordVPN and FlashRouters have announced the release of the Privacy Hero 2, the first router with native support for NordLynx, NordVPN’s proprietary VPN protocol. The announcement was made on December 4, 2024, and these new VPN-integrated routers are already available for purchase. FlashRouters
ExpressVPN has launched Identity Defender, a security bundle that helps protect users from identity theft, now available exclusively for US-based users. This suite, introduced on October 30, 2024, is included at no additional cost for new customers who subscribe to ExpressVPN’s 2-year plan, adding