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

How does Surfshark CleanWeb protect you from ads and trackers?

By Mark Gill published 28 September 24

Wondering how Surfshark's CleanWeb ad blocker and tracker protection does its thing? Here's what you need to know.

Tor vs VPN: the web privacy shootout

By Mark Gill last updated 18 September 24

Tor or VPN – which one is the real titan of privacy? I've compared them to find out.

Is your VPN collecting your data?

By Mark Gill published 13 July 24

Is your Virtual Private Network as private as it should be?

ExpressVPN vs CyberGhost: which is better?

By Mark Gill published 20 June 24

VPN battle Can't decide between ExpressVPN and CyberGhost? I've put these two top VPNs head-to-head.

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