China Patent for VPN Detection Technology Raises Surveillance Concerns

China Patent for VPN Detection Technology Raises Surveillance Concerns

The Chinese regime has disclosed a newly published patent for technology designed to detect whether a device is using a virtual private network (VPN), drawing scrutiny from analysts and internet users who say it signals a further expansion of digital surveillance. The patent, made public in March by the China National Intellectual Property Administration, outlines a system capable of identifying VPN use on individual devices. The disclosure has …