Obscura VPN's new 'Circle of Trust' rewards users for supporting independent privacy apps
Rather than building a monopoly of in-house tools to lock customers into a single brand, Obscura is choosing to elevate external companies that share its strict ethos regarding user data protection.This collaborative approach mirrors a growing trend in the wider cybersecurity space. Earlier this year, Windscribe launched a similar initiative to build an ecosystem of privacy-first apps without directly owning them. You will receive a confirmation email shortly."},"failureMessage":"There was a problem.
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| Publication time | Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:41:30 +0000 |
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VPN VPN Services Obscura VPN's new 'Circle of Trust' rewards users for supporting independent privacy apps News By Rene Millman Published 15 September 2026 Obscura's network of independent privacy apps promises to offer exclusive discounts to help subscribers secure their digital lives When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Obscura VPN) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Obscura VPN has introduced a new "Circle of Trust" network to champion independent, privacy-focused tech companiesSecure image storage platform Ente Photos is the very first…
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