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Nearly 58 billion personal data points have been leaked online since 2004, new study reveals
By Rene Millman published
A new report has revealed the incredible scale of data breaches over the last 20 years

The best free VPN in 2025
By Dan Sung last updated
Updated With so many scams, only the best free VPNs are worth your time. Find out how PrivadoVPN and Proton VPN's free tiers compare to all the rest, and read our top tips for the best VPN alternatives.

Proton's new observatory reveals over 100 billion records breached - here's what you need to know
By Rene Millman published
Proton is now actively monitoring the dark web to report on data leaks in near real-time

The best VPN service 2025
By Dan Sung last updated
Updated We've tested and re-tested every major VPN service to bring you our comprehensive report on the best available options.

The age verification effect: adult site traffic plummets, VPN use soars
By Samuel Woodhams published
Age checks force privacy-focused Brits to find potentially risky workarounds

China ranks last in VPN adoption globally - but it may all be smoke and mirrors
By Silvia Iacovcich published
New research on VPN adoption reveals that China ranks last, but only in terms of downloads from Apple App Store and Google Play Store

Russian restrictions have been blocking access to Telegram and WhatsApp for months – here's what we know
By Joe Chivers published
VPN services have been a key tool for Russians trying to avoid state surveillance in the latest clampdown

Encryption is under attack – but it's "vital for law enforcement," says former US investigator
By Chiara Castro published
During a discussion at an event for Global Encryption Day 2025, a former investigator joined technologists and activists in the call to protect encryption.
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