Articles by Rene Millman, Contributing Writer

Rene Millman is a seasoned technology journalist whose work has appeared in The Guardian, the Financial Times, Computer Weekly, and IT Pro. With over two decades of experience as a reporter and editor, he specializes in making complex topics like cybersecurity, VPNs, and enterprise software accessible and engaging.

His writing is backed by years of market analysis, allowing him to deliver news and features with an expert’s understanding of the industry.

Articles by: Rene Millman

Mozilla VPN's shortcut lands on iPhone, with macOS and Linux users also getting a boost — here's all you need to know

By Rene Millman published 22 May 26

Mozilla VPN’s latest updates introduce a handy iOS Control Center toggle for iPhone, alongside major performance and stability upgrades for macOS and Linux clients.

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'No-logs architecture and encryption are non-negotiable' — ExpressVPN joins the backlash against Canada's controversial Bill C-22

By Rene Millman published 22 May 26

ExpressVPN has joined other VPN providers in criticizing Canada's proposed surveillance law, warning that it could undermine the digital security millions of users rely on.

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Don't miss the big game while traveling this summer — a VPN can ensure you never miss a kick of the World Cup 2026 and protect your personal data online in the process

By Rene Millman published 22 May 26

Taking a summer holiday shouldn't mean missing out on your favorite sports. We explain how a top-tier VPN helps you access your home streaming platforms from anywhere in the world.

Mullvad to patch VPN fingerprinting issue to stop your activity from being tracked across servers

By Rene Millman published 21 May 26

Following the discovery of an exit IP fingerprinting issue, Mullvad is testing a new IP assignment method that prevents third parties from tracking users across multiple servers.

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European law enforcement forces pull the plug on this free VPN in massive cybercrime crackdown —here's all we know

By Rene Millman published 21 May 26

A joint operation led by Europol and Eurojust has targeted First VPN, taking 33 servers offline and seizing key domain names

How to bypass social media blocks and increased surveillance in 2026

By Rene Millman published 21 May 26

Hitting a firewall on your travels? From stealth VPNs to encrypted eSIMs, here is your definitive 2026 guide to bypassing social media blocks and escaping government surveillance safely abroad.

Android users have just gained access to a new VPN app as Obscura VPN lands on Google Play and Obtainum

By Rene Millman published 20 May 26

Obscura VPN has officially arrived on Android, bringing its innovative two-party relay architecture to mobile users. The app is available now on Google Play and Obtainium with a 25% launch discount.

'There is no universe in which Proton VPN compromises its no-logs policy' — Proton joins the backlash against Canada's surveillance bill

By Rene Millman published 20 May 26

Proton VPN, NordVPN, and Windscribe are uniting against Canada's controversial Bill C-22 surveillance law. Here is why these privacy giants are refusing to back down.

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Your smart home devices are a major privacy risk – here’s how to secure them

By Rene Millman published 19 May 26

Your smart home devices could be silently sharing your daily routine with ISPs and third parties. Here is how to lock down your network and reclaim your digital privacy using a router VPN.

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Worried about the future of the internet? Tor launches crypto-powered fundraising initiative to secure internet freedoms — and your vote matters more than your wallet size

By Rene Millman published 19 May 26

The Tor Project and Funding the Commons have launched a Web3-native campaign to financially support 10 crucial technologies

'Some aspects are as we intended and some are not' — Mullvad addresses WireGuard exit-IP fingerprinting concern after researcher flags privacy risk

By Rene Millman published 19 May 26

A security researcher discovered that Mullvad’s WireGuard exit IP assignments follow a predictable pattern, but the privacy-focused provider is already rolling out a fix.

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Hands off the VPNs — Mozilla warns UK regulators that age-restricting VPNs "would undermine the privacy and security of all users," while failing to protect kids

By Rene Millman published 19 May 26

Mozilla has pushed back against UK proposals to age-restrict VPNs, arguing that kids use them for safety, not to bypass age checks, and that mandatory ID checks would put everyone at risk.

Windscribe joins Signal in threatening Canada exit over controversial surveillance bill

By Rene Millman published 15 May 26

The proposed Lawful Access Act could force service providers to log user metadata and build technical backdoors

Surfshark joins forces with Amnesty International to train digital human rights defenders

By Rene Millman published 14 May 26

The popular provider is supporting the Digital Forensics Fellowship to help activists and journalists combat advanced mobile threats worldwide.

Google Chrome’s Incognito mode doesn't hide your browsing data from your ISP — here's what actually does

By Rene Millman published 14 May 26

Going "Incognito" won't stop your internet provider from tracking, throttling, and selling your browsing history. Here is exactly how they see what you do online, and the best ways to shut them out.

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Russian official admits completely banning VPNs is 'simply impossible'

By Rene Millman published 13 May 26

A top Russian official has admitted that banning VPNs is technically impossible without breaking the country's internet infrastructure.

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'A waste of money' — Digital rights group slams Utah's new 'impossible by design' VPN restrictions under controversial age verification law

By Rene Millman published 7 May 26

The SB 73 law makes Utah the first US state to target VPN usage

'Protection isn't a setting you turn on; it's the foundation' — Norton Neo's new update makes it the ultimate AI browser with an adaptive built-in VPN, anti-phishing, and anti-tracking tools that work by default

By Rene Millman published 6 May 26

The AI-native browser now seamlessly protects your traffic and fights off prompt injections without you ever needing to tweak a single setting

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Utah’s VPN crackdown has arrived: here are the VPNs we recommend to protect your personal data and privacy online in the beehive state

By Rene Millman published 6 May 26

With state lawmakers targeting digital privacy, finding the best Utah VPNs has never been more important for locals

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PrivadoVPN's new Terms of Service make its privacy-protecting move from Switzerland to Iceland official

By Rene Millman published 5 May 26

The new Terms also explicitly mention limitations on Privado's 30-day money-back guarantee

Surfshark launches native VPN app for Amazon's new Vega OS Fire TV sticks

By Rene Millman published 5 May 26

Surfshark has just launched a dedicated app for Amazon's newest Fire TV sticks running the Vega operating system, delivering faster streaming and robust protection against hackers.

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Amnezia VPN rolls out major bug fixes, a crucial security patch, and new features in latest app update

By Rene Millman published 4 May 26

Amnezia VPN just rolled out its 4.8.15 update. Here is everything you need to know about the new features, bug fixes, and critical security patches keeping your devices safe.

'A technical whack-a-mole:' Utah to become the first US state to target VPN users with controversial age verification law — and digital rights experts are furious

By Rene Millman published 1 May 26

Utah is set to become the first US state to penalize websites for failing to verify the age of users who mask their location with a VPN, sparking outrage from digital privacy experts.

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'VPNs must make reasonable efforts' — India orders VPNs to block access to Polymarket and other banned betting platforms or lose 'safe harbour' protections

By Rene Millman published 30 April 26

India's IT Ministry has issued a stern warning to VPN providers: block access to banned betting platforms like Polymarket, or risk losing crucial legal protections.

Torrenters, good news — Every NordVPN Mac server is now optimized for P2P connections

By Rene Millman published 30 April 26

NordVPN's latest macOS update brings a major quality-of-life improvement, extending P2P support to all standard servers so you can torrent securely with just one click.

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