Albanians 'challenge' government to shut down TikTok, massively activate VPNs (What are the risks)

The government's decision to shut down TikTok has prompted Albanians to seek alternatives to secure navigation on the app, including "virtual private networks" known as VPNs.

Proton VPN, a VPN service operated by a Swiss company, wrote on Twitter that ProtonVPN usage in Albania has increased 1200% in a few hours and this number is growing every time "as Albanians continue to seek access to an open and free internet."

But accessing the platform with a VPN comes with some risks.

VPNs reduce your internet browsing speed and can expose you to data attacks.

The Electronic and Postal Communications Authority has officially requested the closure of access to the social platform "Tik Tok" by March 13, but this has not yet been fully implemented. This process is facing difficulties due to small internet providers, connected to neighboring networks.