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Even when using VPNs or Tor, DNS leaks can expose your browsing activity to ISPs and adversaries by bypassing encrypted tunnels. Modern browsers' default encrypted DNS settings might introduce new privacy risks depending on the provider. This invisible vulnerability represents a fundamental flaw in how operating systems handle domain resolution during secure sessions.

The Danish government has withdrawn legislation that would have criminalized VPN usage for accessing geo-restricted streaming content following fierce backlash from privacy advocates. Culture Minister Jakob Engel-Schmidt admitted the proposal's vague wording created 'fundamental misunderstandings' about VPN prohibition intentions. This reversal marks a significant victory for digital rights amid ongoing EU debates about privacy versus copyright enforcement.

TunnelBuddy lets you turn any trusted home or office connection into a private, peer‑to‑peer VPN using WebRTC, eliminating the need for commercial VPN services or admin privileges. By sharing a short‑lived code, you can route traffic through a friend’s network or debug region‑specific bugs without spinning up cloud instances. This lightweight, user‑mode app opens new possibilities for secure, consent‑based networking.

Developers discovered that Cloudflare’s WARP client on Windows quietly installs a system-level filter driver with invasive capabilities reminiscent of a rootkit—and exposes it via gRPC on localhost. The fallout is more than a single misstep: it’s a case study in how blurred lines between “optimization,” “security,” and “control” can erode trust in critical networking tools.