The Top 10 Internet Censorship Events of 2015

Our Top 10 list takes a look at some of this year’s most alarming censorship events in countries around the world.

CISA like surveillance bill passes congress

The U.S. House of Representative and Senate has just voted to pass a massive $1.1 trillion spending package to fund federal agencies through next fall.

Juniper Finds “Unauthorized Code” in ScreenOS; VPNs Vulnerable to Decryption

Juniper Networks announced yesterday evening that they had released an emergency patch after they discovered “unauthorized code” in ScreenOS, the operating system of its NetScreen firewalls, that could allow “a knowledgeable attacker to gain administrative access to NetScreen devices and to decrypt VPN connections.”

WhatsApp bloqueado no Brasil

WhatsApp Shut Down in Brazil

A judge in Sao Paulo has ordered that WhatsApp be shut down. The shutdown is set to last 48 hours, and went into effect starting at 9pm EST on December 16.

Tis the Season for Tech Toys…and the Privacy Risks they Bring

Tis the season for toys! We’re shopping for games, stuffed animals and…spying barbie dolls?

The Government Actually Wants Encryption… But Only for a Select Few

The backdoor encryption debate in the United States has been going on for quite some time now. An important element in this debate that is often overlooked, however, is that this strong encryption which is under attack is actually encouraged and required for certain businesses – and frequently employed by the government.

2015: A Pivotal Year in the Online Privacy Battle

In 2015 the battle between governments and consumers over this privacy has been in the forefront.

Tell Congress to Reform ECPA

Last week we wrote about the encouraging bipartisan support for reform of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA), and progress being made towards a vote on updated legislation.

Another Great Firewall in the Works, This Time in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan is working on its own “Great Firewall” so it can intercept the Internet traffic and mobile data of its citizens.

China Completely Blocks Wikipedia…Again

hina has blocked Wikipedia in “its entirety” – and this isn’t the first time. The site’s Chinese version was previously blocked, but now all versions of Wikipedia are blocked in China.

It’s About Time: ECPA Reform Considered by US House Judiciary Committee

ECPA, the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, was debated by the U.S. House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. The law was originally passed in 1986, and allows the government (law enforcement) to access digital communications.

OnlineCensorship.org Website Increases Transparency of Social Media Censorship

The EFF recently released a website – onlinecensorship.org – which aims to increase transparency into the online censorship that frequently takes place on social media sites.

VyprVPN for Android Now Supports Android Pay. Easily Upgrade to Unlimited from within the App!

We’re happy to announce that VyprVPN for Android users can now use Android Pay in order to upgrade to a paid, unlimited plan from within the app itself.

VyprVPN Not Affected by VPN Port Forwarding Vulnerability

It was recently reported that there is a vulnerability affecting VPN providers that allow port forwarding, which could reveal a user’s real IP address. We wanted to let our users know that VyprVPN is not affected by this vulnerability.

Golden Frog and Internet Infrastructure Coalition Form Partnership to Continue Fighting for Internet Privacy and Security

Internet Infrastructure Coalition, a group that supports and represents those who build the nuts and bolts of the Internet, and Golden Frog, a company that fights for online privacy and security, have teamed up to fight for a free and open Internet.

We’ve Joined Forces with the Internet Infrastructure Coalition

We’re excited to announce that we’ve partnered with the Internet Infrastructure Coalition (i2Coalition)! As part of this partnership, i2Colition members can get VyprVPN service with 1 GB of free data for the first month and 500 MB recurring in subsequent months, plus 25% off yearly plans. Click here to access this deal.

All About ECPA

ECPA sets the rules for when police and the government can read our email, look at our photos and access other content that’s stored in the cloud.

From Built In Austin: Hackers, trackers and risk: 3 experts weigh in on security for your startup

With the mounting threat and liability of security breaches in today’s tech landscape, no startup can afford to launch without a security plan. And with privacy, usability and regulations to consider, there’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all approach.

Golden Frog Partners with Free Your Data to Support Data Sovereignty

olden Frog, a company that fights for online privacy and security, and Free Your Data, a political crowd campaign advocating for “data sovereignty,” today announced their partnership.

Bangladesh Government Bans Social Networks After Unrest

The Bangladeshi government has imposed bans on Facebook, WhatsApp and other social networks.