VPN firm warns against encryption backdoor in new ad
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Emma Walker
In an ad that ran in the New York Times on January 20, 2025, VPN provider Mullvad highlighted the importance of encryption and the dangers of creating backdoors for law enforcement. The CEO of Mullvad, Jan Jonsson, emphasized that creating backdoors in encryption can lead to exploitation by malicious actors, citing the Salt Typhoon hack as an example. The ad aimed to raise awareness about the implications of mass surveillance and intrusive data collection. Mullvad has been vocal in opposing proposals for encryption backdoors and mass surveillance, advocating for individuals’ privacy rights. The series of ads by Mullvad also addressed issues such as the Volkswagen data breach and Big Tech’s data collection practices. Jan Jonsson stressed the need to protect individuals’ privacy and prevent the misuse of personal data for spreading misinformation.
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