Latest about VPN Privacy & Security
VPN demand skyrockets in Iran amid new internet restrictions across the country
Latest statistics show a daily increase of up more than 700% since June 13, 2025, despite reports of VPN throttling.
Europol doesn't only want an encryption backdoor, but also your metadata
Europol’s 2025 Internet Organized Crime Threat Assessment (IOCTA) indicates E2EE apps as an obstacle to investigations and calls for better rules on metadata collection and tracking.
These free VPNs may have ties to China’s military – and they are still hidden in Apple and Google app stores
New research reveals 17 VPN apps with undisclosed Chinese ownership, and big tech may be making a profit
To pay or not to pay? Nearly 1 in 4 TechRadar readers say they use free VPNs despite the risks
Not all VPNs are made the same, especially free services. Here's all you need to know to choose the best app.
"A war against online anonymity" – why Switzerland wants to change its surveillance law and what's at stake
The push to change Swiss surveillance law divides experts on the need to protect online anonymity. But, can we really have privacy on the internet without it?
Telegram rejects allegations over links to Russian Intelligence
"Unauthorized access to any data is impossible," said the provider – rejecting a new report’s allegations.
AI to power China’s policing future – and VPN and Telegram users are at risk
People in China need a VPN to access most social media apps and international news sites – and authorities seek to better prevent this.
The EU challenges Google and Cloudflare with its very own DNS resolver that can filter dangerous traffic
The DNS4EU remains voluntary, but some experts still warn of potential risks. Here's all you need to know.
"Emergency requests are the new trend" – Big Tech increasingly forced to disclose users' data to authorities worldwide, according to a new report
As per Surfshark's new research, a total of 153K account data requests have been made in cases of emergency since 2013, with the UK leading global demand.