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

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Apple and Google are hosting hundreds of dangerous VPN links — here is why your device is at risk

By Rene Millman

TechRadar data has uncovered how VPN listings on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store are, in some cases, hiding links that could put users at risk.

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'The VPN you can simply trust and forget about' — Norton VPN boosts security, speeds, and network in latest round of upgrades

By Rene Millman

Norton VPN just rolled out a major update featuring post-quantum protection against next-gen cyber threats, alongside rebuilt mobile apps that connect twice as fast. Here's all you need to know.

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Thousands of iOS and Android VPNs are hiding behind fake websites and useless privacy policies — here's how to spot them

By Rene Millman

A TechRadar audit of Google Play Store and App Store VPNs has shown the scale of transparency issues across listings.

Proton VPN's anti-censorship Stealth protocol finally lands on Linux

By Rene Millman

The highly anticipated obfuscation feature is rolling out to Debian, Ubuntu, and Fedora users on the GUI app

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Suspicious content? NordVPN's new AI bot will check it for you on WhatsApp, X, and Instagram

By Rene Millman

Completely free to use, NordBot acts as a quick safety checker for messages, URLs, and images across popular social platforms

'VPNs are lawful technical tools,' says EU Court in landmark Anne Frank copyright ruling

By Rene Millman

The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that publishers and VPN providers aren't liable for copyright infringement

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'It’s time to punch more holes in the closed Internet' — This free VPN now promises to be even better at evading censorship

By Rene Millman

Unredacted’s FreeSocks v2 is here with upgraded stealth protocols, zero IP logging, and full server ownership. Discover how this free VPN is staying one step ahead of global state censors.

Russians need a VPN to access Google and Apple as unexplained nationwide outages hit

By Rene Millman

Russian internet users awoke to broken connections across Google, Apple, and GitHub websites. While state censors deny involvement, the outages highlight why VPNs are more crucial than ever.

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'We decided not to limit VPNs': UK government U-turns on age-gating privacy tools

By Rene Millman

The UK government has confirmed it will not restrict VPN access as part of its upcoming social media bans, prioritizing digital privacy while introducing new curfews for 16- and 17-year-olds.

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VPN firms and digital rights groups join forces to urge the UK government to leave VPNs alone

By Rene Millman

A coalition including Amnesty International, NordVPN, and Mozilla has warned that forcing age checks on privacy tools will put millions of citizens at risk

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No, NordVPN does not drain your phone battery

By Rene Millman

A new independent report reveals that notorious VPN battery drain is just a measurement illusion, with daily impact sitting at less than 2%

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Are VPNs under threat in Australia? FOI documents reveal plans to block age verification workarounds

By Rene Millman

Australia's eSafety Commissioner is planning to investigate how VPNs are used to bypass age verification checks, raising fresh concerns over the future of digital privacy tools.

Proton VPN brings official one-click installs to the Linux Snap Store — but some features are still missing

By Rene Millman

Snap users will have to wait for split tunneling, the Stealth protocol, and ARM support a little bit longer

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FIFA's ExpressVPN World Cup sponsorship sparks fury from Spain's La Liga and French broadcasters

By Rene Millman

Broadcasters have lodged a formal complaint against FIFA, targeting ExpressVPN’s refusal to comply with controversial anti-piracy site-blocking orders

Russia drops controversial VPN tax following technical delays and widespread backlash

By Rene Millman

Russian officials have officially scrapped a heavily criticized plan to tax international mobile data, removing a looming financial penalty for residents relying on VPNs to bypass state censorship.

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New Zealand denies VPN restrictions following fierce privacy backlash

By Rene Millman

Despite allegations around its upcoming under-16 social media ban, top officials have now decisively ruled out the move

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Proton VPN adds 89 new servers in Brazil after CazeTV World Cup streams flood its network

By Rene Millman

Proton VPN has deployed 89 new servers in Brazil after a massive influx of international users flocking to free 4K World Cup broadcasts on YouTube's CazeTV caused intense network strain.

Amnezia VPN restores premium service in Russia following devastating state-sponsored cyberattack

By Rene Millman

Amnezia VPN has successfully restored its Premium service in Russia following a massive, multi-pronged attack by the state censor Roskomnadzor that knocked out 90% of its local servers in June.

VPN brands troll the gaming industry's digital-only push with fake physical services

By Rene Millman

Proton, Windscribe, and PureVPN's satirical campaign takes aim at growing consumer concerns over digital ownership and game preservation.

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How a free YouTube channel is using the World Cup to destroy the broadcaster paywall

By Rene Millman

A single Brazilian YouTube channel is pulling record-breaking World Cup audiences, proving that fans will use VPNs to do whatever it takes to dodge expensive paywalls.