"DuckDuckGo Introduces Premium Privacy Bundle with VPN Service"
DuckDuckGo has launched a new subscription service called PrivacyPro for $9.99 per month, offering a VPN using the WireGuard protocol, on-device personal information removal, and 24/7 identity theft restoration. This marks the company's first paid offering, catering to users seeking enhanced privacy and willing to pay for an encrypted internet connection. The service includes a VPN, ID theft restoration, and personal information removal, all integrated into DuckDuckGo's browser. Additionally, PrivacyPro aims to remove personal info from third-party data broker sites and provide identity theft assistance through a partnership with Iris.