VPN searches spike as pornography websites block access in Virginia

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VPN searches spike as pornography websites block access in Virginia

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Technology@beehaw.orgEnglish · 3 years ago

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Searches for VPNs in the state of Virginia saw a surge Friday ahead of a new law restricting internet users under the age of 18 from accessing pornography websites.

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