'This is an important release' — Amnezia VPN strengthens its apps to fight Russia's new approach to…
- Amnezia VPN rolls out version 4.8.18.0 to thwart recent Russian blocking
- The update fixes a bug that exposed the VPN to alleged targeted attacks
- Attacks targeting VPNs continue to escalate in Russia
If you’re looking for the best VPN that’s truly committed to fighting censorship, Amnezia VPN’s latest update might point you in the right direction.
In its newest release, the open-source VPN says it has fixed a bug in its AmneziaWG protocol that left its infrastructure vulnerable to a recent coordinated cyberattack, allegedly carried out by Russia's media regulator, Roskomnadzor (RKN).
Available on all platforms, version 4.8.18.0 can be downloaded from Amnezia’s website, GitHub, and the Android and iOS app stores.
Critical security fixes
Last week, Amnezia reported that Russian media regulatory authorities had attacked its VPN infrastructure, causing the system to shut down completely.
The incident prevented users of Amnezia's Free and Premium services from switching...
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