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Europe tops the charts in digital security – but the UK might be quickly falling behind, says Surfshark
By Silvia Iacovcich published
Surfshark’s Index indicates the UK is lagging behind Europe on digital security, and the gap could deepen even further next year. This Black Friday VPN deal can help you get ready for the fallout.

Black Friday VPN deals: our survey says you want huge savings – these three deliver
By Chiara Castro published
We ran a poll to know what you care about the most when choosing a VPN deal, and most people said "huge discount." These are the top three picks right now.

Europe wants to ban social media for under 16s – here's all we know
By Chiara Castro published
Children less than 16 could be banned from accessing social media in the EU. The move is set to expand the ongoing debate on privacy and age verification.

Chat Control: EU lawmakers finally agree on the voluntary scanning of your private chats
By Chiara Castro published
While welcoming voluntary CSAM scanning, scientists warn that some aspects of the revised bill "still bring high risks to society without clear benefits for children."

Black Friday shoppers advised to be cautious as fake Amazon, eBay websites soar
By Joe Chivers published
Ready for Black Friday? Scammers certainly are, as fake shops keep soaring. NordVPN shares some tips on how to stay safe,

NordVPN just aced an independent lab evaluation, and the timing couldn't be better
By Monica J. White published
A new WCL evaluation shows NordVPN outperforming rivals in speed, leak protection, and system impact. And it's now on sale.

Mullvad VPN adds ultra-fast obfuscation to beat WireGuard blocking
By Monica J. White last updated
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.

X could show if you're using a VPN − here's all we know
By Chiara Castro last updated
X has begun displaying more information about users' accounts in a bid to fight trolls plaguing the platform − and VPN users could also be affected. Here's all we know.

I ditched Google for a secure alternative − now it's 50% off meaning you can too!
By Chiara Castro published
Your digital security needs to go beyond using a VPN. Here's how Proton Unlimited can help you take back agency over your online data.

165 million Americans suffered a data breach in 2025 – this $2 solution could stop you from being next
By Chiara Castro published
In the first half of 2025, 68% of Americans had their data compromised. Surfshark's security suite is the Black Friday purchase you need to ensure it won't happen to you.
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