In 2026, VPNs are vital for professionals to secure data, encrypt traffic, and bypass restrictions amid rising surveillance and cyber threats. Innovations like quantum-proof encryption and mixnets enhance privacy, though pitfalls such as IP leaks and regulations persist. Ultimately, VPNs empower digital autonomy for all, not just those with secrets.
UStrive, a nonprofit mentoring platform for students including minors, suffered a security lapse due to a configuration error, exposing users' personal data like emails and phone numbers to other logged-in users. The incident sparked privacy concerns, criticism for lack of notifications, and calls for stronger edtech protections under regulations like COPPA.
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