2023 has been a challenging year for internet freedoms, here’s why

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Internet shutdowns, social media blocks, online censorship, and alleged misuse of data: 2023 certainly was a challenging year when it came to digital freedoms. The use of security software like VPN services reflects this trend. Throughout the year, providers saw spikes in downloads during periods of political turmoil— and, for the first time in some instances, these occurred before restrictions were enforced as a preventive measure. According to Statista, the main reason for using a VPN worldwide in 2023 was privacy, followed by anonymous browsing, and secure communications. As we welcome in the new year, let's look back at the...