Articles by Silvia Iacovcich, Contributing Writer

Silvia Iacovcich is a tech journalist with over five years of experience in the field, including AI, cybersecurity, and fintech. She has written for various publications focusing on the evolving regulatory landscape of AI, digital behavior, web3, and blockchain, as well as social media privacy and security regulations.

Silvia is fluent in Italian, French, Spanish, and Portuguese, and also knows a little Russian. Outside of work, she reads a lot (not just tech books, although many are) and enjoys hiking, running, and trying new types of beers.

Articles by: Silvia Iacovcich

NordVPN blocks 92% malicious sites in independent phishing test

By Silvia Iacovcich published 30 January 26

NordVPN's Threat Protection Pro has once again earned top marks in a phishing test conducted by AV-Comparatives, after receiving its first certificate of approval in 2024.

AdGuard goes open-source with its custom VPN protocol that can mimic web traffic

By Silvia Iacovcich published 23 January 26

AdGuard VPN's TrustTunnel is already being used across AdGuard VPN apps and is now available to "use, run, tweak, extend, and build upon," said the provider.

Surfshark adds post-quantum encryption on Mac, Linux, and Android – more support coming soon

By Silvia Iacovcich published 19 January 26

Surfshark has introduced a new PQC layer on WireGuard, providing extra security against quantum threats. Here's why it matters.

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Your mobile browser counts – and these three are putting your privacy at risk, warns Surfshark

By Silvia Iacovcich last updated 13 January 26

Yandex, Edge, and Chrome are the most data-hungry mobile browsers, new research from Surshark has found. Here's all you need to know.

All I want for Christmas is NOT a scam – Surfshark shares some tips to avoid digital threats during the festive season

By Silvia Iacovcich published 23 December 25

Scammers don't go on holiday for Christmas, quite the opposite. This is why Surfshark shares a mini guide to help you protect your digital assets during the festive season.

Nord VPN ups its game in open-source, with Linux-based package for OpenWrt routers

By Silvia Iacovcich published 22 December 25

The headless package is available on GitHub, promoting transparency across the open-source community. Here's all you need to know.

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Proton VPN launches "world’s first" VPN blanket – and gifts you with 1 month of free VPN protection

By Silvia Iacovcich published 8 December 25

Proton VPN teamed up with luxury streetwear brand Aries to design a cosy anti-homesickness blanket. Here's how to get yours.

Think before you click: most free file-sharing apps expose your downloads to security risks, warns Surfshark

By Silvia Iacovcich published 6 December 25

Most free file-sharing apps do not perform antivirus scans on files uploaded by their customers, warns Surfshark. Here's all you need to know.

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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 28 November 25

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.

Fed up with data snoopers? Surfshark takes IP spoofing to new heights with new Multi IP feature

By Silvia Iacovcich published 24 November 25

Surfshark has launched its new Multi IP feature, which allows users to assign different IP addresses to each website opened during a session.

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Forget Beijing, it’s US shopping apps that are sucking up your privacy − and Amazon is the most data-hungry

By Silvia Iacovcich published 20 November 25

Surfshark's latest research warns that US apps are outstripping Chinese apps in data collection. Here's all you need to know.

Dodgy streaming boxes can be a fatal blow to your privacy − here’s how

By Silvia Iacovcich published 17 November 25

Calling a dodgy box ‘a bargain’? You haven’t reckoned with hidden costs, including data harvesting and criminal penalties, warns Surfshark.

ProtonVPN crushes ads and trackers on Android TV app with latest update

By Silvia Iacovcich published 7 November 25

The Proton VPN app for Android TV has integrated its NetShield feature, empowering users to neutralise ads and erase trackers. Here's all you need to know.

China ranks last in VPN adoption globally - but it may all be smoke and mirrors

By Silvia Iacovcich published 31 October 25

New research on VPN adoption reveals that China ranks last, but only in terms of downloads from Apple App Store and Google Play Store

NordVPN breaks ground with Linux-based VPN app for Amazon's new-gen Fire TV Stick

By Silvia Iacovcich published 23 October 25

NordVPN becomes the first provider ready to launch a native VPN app on the new Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select. Users only need to wait for Amazon's software update to be released.

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A Deal with the Devil? Free VPNs still widespread across the UK

By Silvia Iacovcich published 10 October 25

A survey conducted by NordVPN reveals that 12% of British VPN users rely on free VPN services, underestimating associated risks.

NordVPN’s new tool protects you from the 'session hijacking' vulnerability you never knew you had

By Silvia Iacovcich published 2 October 25

NordVPN has released a new hijacked session alert feature within its Threat Protection Pro to combat increasing session hijacking threats.

Surfshark boosts its antivirus offering with a revamped interface and full ARM support

By Silvia Iacovcich published 19 September 25

Surfshark has revamped its antivirus software with a new, refreshed interface and full support for ARM devices, in a major move to boost accessibility and transparency of its premium bundle

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Surfshark sent a graffiti artist to Shoreditch to teach you about the absurd simplicity of VPNs

By Silvia Iacovcich published 9 September 25

This Surfshark's live exclusive initiative encouraged Londoners to consider VPNs not just as a tech tool, but as a lifestyle choice – without unnecessary complications.

Surfshark makes waves with 70% faster speeds thanks to new FastTrack feature

By Silvia Iacovcich published 11 August 25

Surfshark’s FastTrack is currently available for better VPN connectivity in Seattle, Sydney, and Vancouver on macOS, with the VPN service provider confirming plans to expand further.

It’s ‘everywhere’ – Mozilla ramps up access with VPN now available on all Linux distros

By Silvia Iacovcich published 31 July 25

Mozilla VPN is now available on all Linux distributions, as the service expands its availability from Debian-based setups to a wider range that includes Fedora and Arch.

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