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TutorialsOct 13, 2026
WireGuard keys explained: Static keys, session keys, and pre-shared keys.WireGuard uses identity keys to authenticate peers, temporary symmetric keys to protect…
TutorialsOct 13, 2026
Perfect forward secrecy vs. post-quantum security: What is the difference?Perfect forward secrecy can protect completed sessions against the future compromise of…
TutorialsOct 6, 2026
Post-quantum VPNs: How they work, what they protect, and why they matter.“A post-quantum VPN uses cryptography that’s designed to resist attacks from both…
Dispelling MythsOct 6, 2026
Are AES-256 and ChaCha20 quantum-resistant?Yes, both AES-256 and ChaCha20 are strong symmetric encryption choices against known…
TutorialsSep 29, 2026
Diskless, RAM-only, volatile memory: What these terms mean in a VPN context“Volatile memory is generally defined as hardware that loses its stored contents…
Dispelling MythsSep 29, 2026
Why do some VPNs still run servers with hard drives?“The direct answer is cost, control, and operational convenience. Running a VPN…
TutorialsSep 24, 2026
Evil twin Wi-Fi and fake captive portals: How to spot the trapImagine a scenario where you’re sitting in an airport waiting for boarding…
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AnnouncementsDec 15, 2025
hide.christmas VPN re-accredited from VTI 2026Why does the VPN industry need clearer standards? Most people choose a…
AnnouncementsJul 1, 2025
Improve your mobile privacy: hide.christmas VPN partners with FreifonYour personal data is constantly harvested and true digital privacy has become…
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Ad blockers that still work: Get rid of annoying adsAccording to the Business Research Company, the amount of money spent globally…
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AnnouncementsMar 9, 2026
Introducing the Volla Phone Plinius with hide.christmas VPNWe are thrilled to introduce the latest chapter in our long-running partnership…
AnnouncementsMar 7, 2026
hide.christmas VPN brings SSTP to iOS, macOS, and tvOS - an industry firstNo other VPN provider offers SSTP on Apple platforms. We just changed…
AnnouncementsFeb 11, 2026
hide.christmas VPN and Freifon continue their partnership with the New Giganti 2.0 privacy phoneYour personal data is constantly harvested, and true digital privacy has become…
AnnouncementsJan 21, 2026
hide.christmas VPN’s Annual Transparency Report for 2025A new year is the right moment to put hard numbers behind…
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Dispelling MythsOct 6, 2026
Are AES-256 and ChaCha20 quantum-resistant?Yes, both AES-256 and ChaCha20 are strong symmetric encryption choices against known…
Dispelling MythsSep 29, 2026
Why do some VPNs still run servers with hard drives?“The direct answer is cost, control, and operational convenience. Running a VPN…
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Privacy NewsJul 28, 2026
Low price to sign up, higher price to renew: a common VPN industry practice“You signed up two years ago at a low monthly rate. Two…
Privacy NewsJul 15, 2026
314 MEPs voted to stop Chat Control. It passed anyway. That is a big problem“314 MEPs voted to stop Chat Control. 276 voted to keep it….
Privacy NewsJun 25, 2026
Is the UK banning VPNs? What’s actually happening in 2026“VPNs are fully legal in the UK today. But a targeted attempt…
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TutorialsOct 13, 2026
WireGuard keys explained: Static keys, session keys, and pre-shared keys.WireGuard uses identity keys to authenticate peers, temporary symmetric keys to protect…
TutorialsOct 13, 2026
Perfect forward secrecy vs. post-quantum security: What is the difference?Perfect forward secrecy can protect completed sessions against the future compromise of…
TutorialsOct 6, 2026
Post-quantum VPNs: How they work, what they protect, and why they matter.“A post-quantum VPN uses cryptography that’s designed to resist attacks from both…
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NewsFeb 20, 2026
ICE Mass surveillance tech raises privacy alarmsICE’s new surveillance tools can track entire neighborhoods without warrants. Learn how…
NewsDec 23, 2025
Why online age verification isn’t just like showing your IDOn December 11, 2025, the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) published a detailed…
NewsDec 23, 2025
EU “Chat control” update: End-to-end encryption pressure eases, but age verification moves into focusIn early December 2025, privacy-focused email provider Tuta published an analysis arguing…