Microsoft deprecates Windows DirectAccess, recommends Always On VPN

June 12, 2024 at 11:08AM Microsoft has deprecated its DirectAccess remote access solution and recommends companies to transition to ‘Always On VPN’ for increased security and ongoing support. Always On VPN, introduced as a successor to DirectAccess, supports modern VPN protocols and is more flexible, requiring users to plan and execute a migration to avoid … Read more

Android bug can leak DNS traffic with VPN kill switch enabled

May 3, 2024 at 05:07PM Mullvad VPN user discovered that Android devices leak DNS queries despite enabling “Always-on VPN” and “Block connections without VPN” option. This bug, affecting Android 14, leaks DNS traffic when using specific apps or when VPN configurations change. Mullvad suggests workarounds and urges OS fixes to protect all Android users’ privacy. … Read more