Scheduled server maintenance – June 2015
IVPN News

Scheduled server maintenance – June 2015

In preparation for the new Multi-hop network we need to perform maintenance on several servers. Expected downtime is less than 30 mins per server. Only the servers listed below will be affected. Any active connections to the servers below will be disconnected at the time of the upgrade.

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The all new IVPN Client v2.0 for Windows
Releases

The all new IVPN Client v2.0 for Windows

After much hard work we are proud to present our new IVPN Client for Windows. Behind the completely reworked user interface and improved stability we are thrilled to introduce the IVPN Firewall. When enabled it completely protects your data from leaking outside of the secure VPN tunnel, no matter what.

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America's worst 'anti-online-privacy' politicians
Privacy & Security

America's worst 'anti-online-privacy' politicians

Every year or so we take a look at which US politicians are making a concerted effort to destroy what little privacy we have left on the web. From CISPA-supporters, to Snowden-haters, these are the people who have firmly planted their flag in the anti-online privacy camp, preferring to support entities who are pushing for surveillance and the curtailing of online freedoms.

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Internet Censorship Around the World
Privacy & Security

Internet Censorship Around the World

In 2013, Freedom House released a ‘Freedom on the Net’ report, detailing internet censorship and restrictions around the world. In the report, each country was awarded a ‘Freedom on the Net’ score out of 100. This was based on three different metrics - limits placed on online content, obstacles to internet access, and violations of user rights.

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A Quick Infographic Guide to FCC Corruption
Privacy & Security

A Quick Infographic Guide to FCC Corruption

The incestuous relationship between the Federal Communications Commission, and the telecommunications industry it’s supposed to regulate, is very well documented. Numerous FCC executives and employees have left the organisation only to be employed at Comcast and other telcos, while the FCC itself is being run by the former head of lobby groups that would like nothing more than to see net neutrality ground into the dust.

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Heartbleed – What passwords to change
Privacy & Security

Heartbleed – What passwords to change

**Graphic updated on **16/04 @ 17:37 CEST - (Netflix changes) The Heartbleed bug - a major security flaw in OpenSSL - has seriously disrupted the online community this week. OpenSSL is one of the most popular pieces of encryption software, and the bug has potentially exposed millions of user details to hackers.

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