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More than 40 European technology firms, including VPN and encrypted messaging providers, have signed an open letter urging EU lawmakers to vote against the Child Sexual Abuse Regulation, commonly known as Chat Control. The companies argue that mandatory client‑side scanning of private communications would undermine encryption, weaken digital security and threaten Europe’s digital sovereignty. They warn that the proposal could create backdoors exploitable by governments and malicious actors. German ministries are reportedly meeting to decide the country’s stance, a pivotal factor in the upcoming EU vote. Ler mais

A massive data leak of over 500 GB from Geedge Networks exposed China’s export of deep‑packet‑inspection (DPI) technology—dubbed a “Great Firewall in a box”—to at least four authoritarian regimes. The leak includes source code, work logs and internal communications that detail how the DPI engine blocks VPN traffic, filters keywords, and shapes internet traffic. Researchers traced the hardware and software to Ethiopia, Myanmar, Kazakhstan and Pakistan, highlighting a shift from domestic control to a commercial censorship model. The export raises concerns for citizens, activists and journalists as VPNs struggle to bypass the new filters. Ler mais

A recent NordVPN National Privacy Test reveals that the United Kingdom outperforms the United States in identifying phishing websites, with 31% of U.S. respondents unable to correctly spot such scams. While the UK ranks among the top English‑speaking nations for overall cybersecurity awareness, both countries lag in understanding AI‑related privacy issues, each scoring only 5% on that metric. The study also highlights gaps in password storage knowledge and the use of online privacy tools, underscoring areas where both nations could improve digital safety practices. Ler mais

The VPN Trust Initiative, representing leading VPN providers, has publicly warned against the EU's draft legislation known as "Chat Control," which would require messaging services to scan private communications for child sexual abuse material. Members argue the mandate would undermine end‑to‑end encryption, create systemic security vulnerabilities, and set a precedent for broader surveillance. Experts and scientists have voiced concerns, while a growing number of EU member states have joined the opposition. The initiative calls for strong encryption to remain a cornerstone of privacy and digital trust. Ler mais