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

Urban VPN Proxy is the latest free VPN spying on users – here's how to stay safe

By Mark Gill published 17 December 25

Security researchers estimate that over 8 million users have been affected

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NordVPN Prime vs Proton Unlimited – which is the best premium VPN deal this Cyber Monday?

By Mark Gill last updated 1 December 25

Prepared to splash out on shoring up your security? Here's what to weigh up.

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Feeling homesick? Proton’s Black Friday VPN deal is perfect for UK-based expats

By Mark Gill published 28 November 25

Accessing content from home helps 88% of expats in the UK feel connected. With Proton VPN Black Friday deal, you can, too, at a fraction of the price.

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Online scams skyrocket before Black Friday – NordVPN warns what shoppers should watch out for

By Mark Gill published 19 November 25

Ready for Black Friday? NordVPN warns against an increase in fake shops and online scams. Here's all you need to know.

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Privacy fears drive VPN boom as Italy enforces mandatory age verification

By Mark Gill published 12 November 25

VPN demand in Italy doubled on the first day of mandatory age verification, as internet users are turning to VPNs to evade checks.

Mullvad says goodbye to proxy search, citing big changes in the search industry

By Mark Gill published 11 November 25

Mullvad is set to discontinue its Leta search proxy later this month and encourages all users to switch to the Mullvad Browser.

Another audit, same result - Mullvad proven secure and log-free in latest audit check

By Mark Gill published 29 October 25

No critical flaws have been found across key areas of the provider yet again

Mobile Mullvad VPN users gain QUIC-enabled censorship bypass

By Mark Gill published 22 October 25

After landing on desktop, the new update brings QUIC to Mullvad’s mobile apps to better disguise WireGuard traffic.

Jordan's Discord fans flock to VPNs to defeat sudden outage

By Mark Gill published 15 October 25

Jordan’s Discord outage triggers a 250% surge in Proton VPN Free signups as users seek ways to safely bypass the block.

Surfshark drops legacy iOS and MacOS support, shifts focus to latest Apple releases

By Mark Gill published 7 October 25

Surfshark cuts ties with out-of-date Apple operating systems as it drops support for its legacy Apple VPN apps – here’s all you need to know.

You can now get a Dedicated IP on Surfshark’s browser extension

By Mark Gill published 1 October 25

Before an exclusive feature for Surfshark desktop and mobile apps, Chrome, Firefox, and Edge users can now choose from 20 Dedicated IP address locations.

Proton VPN’s no-logs policy holds up under scrutiny of fourth independent audit

By Mark Gill published 24 September 25

Third-party auditors verify Proton VPN’s no-logs policy again and confirm the provider never collects or stores your data. Here's why it matters.

Forget crypto scams – NordVPN’s new tool helps you keep your funds safe

By Mark Gill published 23 September 25

NordVPN introduces a crypto wallet checker to combat scams. Here's all you need to know.

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Disappear online - Windscribe’s Chrome and Edge VPN extensions get a privacy upgrade

By Mark Gill published 18 September 25

Windscribe takes Chrome and Edge privacy to the next level with an Anti-Fingerprinting tool that limits online tracking by spoofing browser identifiers.

"Great Firewall in a Box" – How a massive data leak unveiled China's censorship export model

By Mark Gill published 17 September 25

A 500 GB breach uncovers how China is selling its ready-made internet-blocking kits to Pakistan, Myanmar, Ethiopia, and Kazakhstan regimes.

Now you see me, now you don’t – Mullvad introduces QUIC to disguise WireGuard traffic

By Mark Gill published 10 September 25

In a bid to better evade VPN censorship, Mullvad releases the update only on its desktop apps for now, with mobile support coming soon.

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Over 20 VPN apps with 700 million users found to have undisclosed links and security vulnerabilities

By Mark Gill published 2 September 25

A recent study exposes three hidden families of VPNs that could p users at risk – and app stores are failing to protect you. Here's all you need to know.

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Mullvad is set to remove support for OpenVPN in six months – here's why

By Mark Gill published 20 August 25

The WireGuard protocol takes center stage as Mullvad phases out OpenVPN from January 15, 2026. Here's all you need to know to get ready.

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Proton VPN expands Linux capabilities with new split tunneling feature

By Mark Gill published 14 August 25

Proton VPN’s latest update brings this long-awaited feature to Linux users, with split-tunneling set to land on the macOS app next.

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Brits are turning from VPNs to proxies to resist age verification – but their data may be at risk

By Mark Gill published 13 August 25

After a spike in VPN usage, proxy provider Decodo reported a sharp rise in proxy users coming from the UK, as the new Online Safety Act's age checks are enforced.

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From face scans to credit checks: how UK age verification works and why it’s a privacy nightmare

By Mark Gill published 4 August 25

The mission to protect children online comes at a cost of privacy

VPN apps are topping UK app stores right now – here’s why

By Mark Gill published 30 July 25

The UK’s new age verification law has users scrambling to protect their privacy

Say goodbye to spam calls – NordVPN launches new spam call protection

By Mark Gill published 29 July 25

NordVPN has just rolled out a privacy-first spam call protection tool for Android users, amid rising financial losses.

Proton reaffirms commitment to security in independent audit

By Mark Gill published 23 July 25

Proton's latest SOC2 Type II audit is a strong signal to business users. Here's all you need to know.

Convenience over privacy? Nearly one in three Brits sharing confidential information with AI chatbots

By Mark Gill published 18 July 25

New data from NymVPN has shown Britons are favoring convenience when using AI chatbots, despite the extensive privacy risks.

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