Discord blocked in Russia and Turkey for spreading illegal content

October 9, 2024 at 09:42AM Discord has been blocked in Russia and Turkey due to illegal activities linked to the platform, impacting legitimate users. Russian authorities cited violations of national legislation, while Turkey’s blockage stemmed from content related to child abuse. Users can temporarily bypass the ban using VPNs, though effectiveness varies and legal risks … Read more

Proton VPN adds ‘Discreet Icons’ to hide app on Android devices

August 6, 2024 at 10:19AM Proton VPN has introduced updates to its Windows and Android apps, including a ‘Discreet Icon’ feature to mask the app as weather or notes. The ‘Stealth’ anti-censorship protocol is now available on Windows, aiding in disguising VPN traffic. Additionally, new servers in countries with restricted digital freedom have been added … Read more

Gen Launches Scam Artists to Highlight Emotional Toll of Cybercrime Through Creative Artwork

July 10, 2024 at 05:25PM Gen™ launched the Scam Artists campaign to visually demonstrate the emotional impact of cybercrime through art. Collaborating with psychologist Lee Chambers, the campaign highlights human instincts leading to complacent behavior in digital safety. Using EEG headsets, the campaign showcased the victims’ brain reactions before and after cyberattacks, aiming to raise … Read more

US Releases International Cyberspace Strategy

May 7, 2024 at 07:09AM The US Department of State announced its international cyberspace strategy to promote a secure, inclusive, and equitable digital world. It emphasizes digital solidarity and cooperation among rights-respecting users of digital technologies. The strategy outlines guiding principles and areas of action, focusing on diplomacy, international engagement, and countering cyber threats. It … Read more

Norton Boosts Security and Privacy With Enhanced Password Manager and AntiTrack

October 19, 2023 at 05:16PM Norton, a consumer Cyber Safety brand, has announced new features for Norton Password Manager and Norton AntiTrack. Norton Password Manager now offers a premium password management experience at no cost, with improved security and convenience. Norton AntiTrack includes a new Private Email feature to protect online privacy by masking personal … Read more