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

'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.

Support global journalism and get a free NordVPN subscription — here's how

By Rene Millman Published 29 April 26

Internews has launched the "One Donation. Online Protection. Real Impact." campaign, rewarding supporters who give £35 to protect press freedom with a 6-month NordVPN subscription.

ExpressVPN makes a U-turn on its always-free password manager promise

By Rene Millman Last updated 29 April 26

ExpressVPN has quietly changed the terms for its ExpressKeys password manager, meaning you'll now lose the ability to add new passwords if you cancel your VPN subscription.

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Proton VPN's promises post-quantum groundwork, Stealth for Linux, and slick new app releases

By Rene Millman Published 28 April 26

The Swiss-based provider has unveiled its Spring/Summer 2026 roadmap, and it's packed

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'Why we must fight Palantir' — NymVPN CEO shares his anti-Palantir manifesto

By Rene Millman Published 24 April 26

Harry Halpin urges developers to prioritize global privacy over national defense

Keeping children safe online is of paramount importance to the UK government

UK government’s child safety plans could expose kids to 'greater harms,' warns VPN industry group

By Rene Millman Published 23 April 26

The VPN Trust Initiative argues that VPN restrictions 'risk reducing online safety'

Proton CEO warns global age verification push will mean "the death of anonymity online"

By Rene Millman Published 23 April 26

Protecting children online is crucial, but forcing every user to hand over their ID is a privacy nightmare waiting to happen, according to the head of the Swiss privacy firm

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Mullvad pushes update in a bid to make your iOS VPN app even more secure — but there's a catch

By Rene Millman Published 22 April 26

Mullvad's new feature seeks to prevent any potential leaks with iOS updates, but comes with 'major' UX limitations

IPVanish rolls out RAM-only server filter across all apps to make it easier to boost your privacy

By Rene Millman Published 21 April 26

IPVanish has expanded its in-app filter to all apps, helping users easily find and connect to its growing network of RAM-only servers. Here's why it matters for your privacy.

NymVPN's Windows users have just gained this long-awaited feature

By Rene Millman Published 21 April 26

NymVPN rolls out split tunneling for Windows alongside a major post-quantum upgrade across all apps

Proton VPN usage spikes in Turkey following new regulatory proposals

By Rene Millman Published 20 April 26

Turkish authorities are exploring a new "child line" and strict VPN licensing requirements.

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