Articles by Mark Gill, Tech Security Writer

Mark is a Tech Security Writer for TechRadar and has been published on Comparitech and IGN. He graduated with a degree in English and Journalism from the University of Lincoln and spent several years teaching English as a foreign language in Spain. The Facebook-Cambridge Analytica data scandal sparked Mark’s interest in online privacy, leading him to write hundreds of articles on VPNs, antivirus software, password managers, and other cybersecurity topics. He recently completed the Google Cybersecurity Certificate, and when he's not studying for the CompTIA Security+ exam, Mark can be found agonizing over his fantasy football team selections, watching the Detroit Lions, and battling bugs and bots in Helldivers 2.

Articles by: Mark Gill

Best free VPNs for iPhone – the safest free solutions for your phone, based on expert testing

By Mark Gill, Rob Dunne last updated 15 June 26

Free iPhone protection Protecting your iPhone doesn't have to cost a fortune. Check out my round-up of the best free iPhone VPNs that you can trust.

Is using a VPN legal in the USA, Canada and Mexico? What World Cup travelers need to know

By Mark Gill published 15 June 26

The 2026 World Cup guide to crossing borders with a VPN

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7 in 10 World Cup football fans are ready to put their digital privacy at risk, warns ExpressVPN

By Mark Gill last updated 11 June 26

With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, an ExpressVPN survey finds that the majority of football fans are unwittingly exposing themselves on public Wi-Fi. Here's how to stay safe.

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'Iranians want to reconnect with the outside world' — Proton VPN sees 17,500% signup increase as Iran's internet is partially restored

By Mark Gill last updated 28 May 26

Iranian internet users have rushed to secure tools as the country's internet partially got back online following a three-month blackout. Here's all we know.

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'An important milestone' — IPVanish gets bigger and expands its network to 150 locations worldwide

By Mark Gill published 20 May 26

IPVanish's boosted server network capacity especially targets North America and Europe to reduce peak-hour congestion.

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NordProtect rebrands as Coveron — here's what it means for you

By Mark Gill published 15 May 26

The identity security tool from the makers of NordVPN gets a new name and look

The first wave of President Trump's alien files has been released — here's how to find and access UFO and alien files anonymously

By Mark Gill last updated 8 May 26

The first wave of President Trumps alien files has been released. So we've summed up everything you need to know to access the answers you've been seeking securely.

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Russia's censor body, Roskomnadzor, wants to block 92% of VPN apps by 2030 — and it's investing 20 billion rubles a year to build a permanent VPN censorship system

By Mark Gill published 6 May 26

The Russian media regulator, Roskomnadzor, has set an ambitious and alarming goal: to block 92% of all Virtual Private Network (VPN) services operating within the country by 2030. Here's all we know.

Apple removes AdGuard’s TrustTunnel from Russian App Store amid censorship push

By Mark Gill published 29 April 26

AdGuard's TrustTunnel app lacks built-in bypass features but was still targeted by regulators. Here's all we know.

The best VPNs for iPhone – top choices for iOS based on expert testing

By Mark Gill, Rob Dunne last updated 13 April 26

Updated I've compared the best VPNs for iPhone in June 2026. Protect yourself online with a tried and tested iOS VPN app.

NordVPN’s desktop apps just got a new look — here’s all you need to know

By Mark Gill published 8 April 26

NordVPN launches a streamlined desktop app designed for quicker connections, a cleaner interface, and faster search on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Amnezia VPN review 2026

By Mark Gill last updated 27 March 26

Developed as a way to let people run their own anti-censorship software, Amnezia now offers both free and premium standalone VPN apps. Here's how the service performed in our last round of testing.

VPN logging: what data does your VPN need to collect?

By Mark Gill published 26 March 26

VPNs are supposed to keep your data safe, but what data do they need to achieve this?

Amnezia VPN drops new AmneziaWG 2.0 protocol as censorship tactics grow smarter

By Mark Gill published 24 March 26

Amnezia VPN’s new protocol, AmneziaWG 2.0, aims to secure internet access in heavily censored regions by hiding VPN traffic in plain sight.

The best VPNs for iPad: our expert picks to secure your tablet

By Mark Gill last updated 12 March 26

Protect your iPad from digital threats and unblock content from around the world. Here are my top iPad VPN recommendations.

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Norton VPN brings WireGuard on Apple devices, and lands on Amazon Fire TV

By Mark Gill published 4 March 26

Norton VPN just got faster on macOS and iOS VPN apps — and it’s now on Amazon Fire TV, too. Here's all you need to know.

New Windscribe feature lets you wipe saved Wi-Fi networks with one click

By Mark Gill published 24 February 26

The Clear Wi-Fi History feature debuts in Windscribe’s Windows, Mac, and Linux VPN apps, adding a new layer of privacy on desktop. Here's all you need to know.

AdGuard's Windows VPN upgrade prioritizes usability for all

By Mark Gill published 19 February 26

New AdGuard VPN update makes Windows app screen reader-friendly. Here's all you need to know.

Surfshark partners with Internews to protect journalists and activists with free VPN access

By Mark Gill published 11 February 26

Surfshark has helped 100 media outlets and civil society groups in nine high-risk countries to access a free and secure internet. Here's why it matters.

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ExpressVPN slashes prices for Valentine’s Day – here’s how to save up to 81%

By Mark Gill published 3 February 26

ExpressVPN Valentine's deal brings discounts on all one-year and two-year plans until February 16. Here's how to get your VPN bargain.

Independent auditors confirm NordVPN never stores your data – for the 6th time

By Mark Gill published 3 February 26

NordVPN’s latest no-logs audit once again validates the company’s long-standing privacy claim: it doesn’t retain any identifying logs of its users. Here's why it matters.

TunnelBear's free VPN users have just lost custom server selection and split tunneling – here's why

By Mark Gill last updated 27 January 26

TunnelBear has just announced several changes to its free VPN, including dropping custom server selection and split tunneling. Here’s all you need to know.

"In conclusion, the reviewed scope appears to be on a good security level compared to systems of similar size and complexity." — Independent review confirms Mullvad’s strong privacy protections

By Mark Gill published 22 January 26

Mullvad’s latest security audit confirms that Mullvad’s account and payment services continue to meet high standards, finding no critical flaws.

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NordVPN vs Proton VPN — which provider is better for you?

By Mark Gill, Rob Dunne published 15 January 26

Our best VPN overall against a Swiss privacy titan, which is better for you?

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Proton's Lifetime account raffle raises $1.27 million for digital rights advocates

By Mark Gill published 13 January 26

With the money generated from its 2025 Lifetime Account Charity Fundraiser, Proton has awarded grants to ten community-chosen groups defending privacy online and digital rights.

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