US senator calls on the NSA to give guidance for use of VPNs
Senator Ron Wyden has requested that the NSA provide official guidance to the public regarding the secure use of VPNs. The request highlights that current recommendations are insufficient, as many users do not understand the technical limitations and privacy risks associated with various VPN services.
Why it matters
As foreign surveillance threats grow, clear government-backed security standards for consumer privacy tools are becoming essential for protecting sensitive data.
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1 Credit: Getty Images Credit: Getty Images Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav A prominent US senator is asking the National Security Agency to provide guidance to the general public on best practices for using virtual private networks to secure their communications from spying by foreign adversaries.
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