Monica J. White

Most people in the UK say online privacy matters, but a new study from Proton reveals that many users don't actually know how private their most-used apps are.

ExpressVPN says older app versions will stop connecting after March 31, 2026, as part of a major security update. Check your version, update now, and stay protected.

Smartphones continue sharing data overnight, often without users realizing it. NordVPN experts explain what’s normal, what’s risky, and how to minimize background tracking.

Mullvad has officially taken its OpenVPN servers offline, ending support for the legacy protocol and pushing all users to WireGuard. Here's what you need to know.

Windscribe has just teamed up with a host of other companies to create an alliance of tools focused on user privacy and data protection. Pro users can redeem exclusive discounts.

Surfshark has added dedicated IP support to its Linux GUI app, extending a feature it’s been focusing on since 2023.

Obscura VPN, a relatively new VPN service for iOS and macOS, has just passed its first independent audit. The VPN prioritizes not just user security, but also complete browsing privacy.

Mullvad has removed OpenVPN support from its desktop app, accelerating its shift to WireGuard as users prepare for the full OpenVPN shutdown in 2026.

Russia has blocked FaceTime, Roblox, and Snapchat, tightening its censorship push as users lose access to most major Western platforms.

A new WCL evaluation shows NordVPN outperforming rivals in speed, leak protection, and system impact. And it's now on sale.

Mullvad VPN adds Lightweight WireGuard Obfuscation (LWO), a new ultra-light obfuscation protocol designed to hide WireGuard traffic and bypass censorship with almost no speed loss.

Twitch now requires UK users to complete a facial age scan to access mature content. This raises privacy concerns and triggers another surge in VPN interest.

The VPN Trust Initiative joins 60+ groups warning governments that weakening encryption threatens global security and the digital economy.

The UK now ranks #8 worldwide for VPN adoption, with 10.7 million downloads in early 2025. Here’s how it compares to Europe and the US, and what’s driving the surge.

NordVPN has just expanded its Threat Protection suite with the addition of adult site blocking. Here's how it works and who can use it.

Forget parental control, Surfshark's new web content blocker promises to protect your family from online threats with privacy at its core.

Mozilla has launched a free, browser-only VPN inside Firefox. It's now in beta. Here's how it works and how to join the experiment.

NordVPN has open-sourced its Linux GUI app and updated its Snap package to include it, with Meshnet set to be next.

Windscribe's WireGuard protocol now comes with wider post-quantum protections for extra security. Here's how it works.

Surfshark has just launched its new 100Gbps VPN servers. They're a massive improvement over the industry standard, but the rollout is fairly limited for now.

A project on Kickstarter promises to deliver a smart e-ink picture frame. Dubbed Fraimic, it lets you generate AI art with voice commands.

Cybercriminals have found a new way to spam your phone with scam texts — SMS blasters. Find out what they are and how to protect yourself.

An Nvidia RTX 5080 buyer was recently sent a brick by Amazon rather than their graphics card – and the likely culprit is so-called 'commingling' scams.

Some Pixel users on Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3.1 can’t use the VPN by Google and see Wallet errors. Here’s what’s happening and how to fix it.

While an independent audit found that Norton VPN doesn't log your activity for the second time, the provider has also made some changes to further boost privacy and transparency.