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Gabon blocks social media 'until further notice' as VPN demand soars
By Chiara Castro last updated
Gabon has blocked major social media platforms "until further notice," citing national security. Here is why VPN demand is currently up by 8,000% as residents look to stay connected.

VPN deal of the week: Save $5 and get 3 months extra protection with the latest discount on Surfshark's One plan
By Rob Dunne published
Antivirus, Alternative ID, Secure Search, and more. All for a reduced cost

'We want to help' — Mullvad VPN offers server support to privacy-first GrapheneOS
By Monica J. White published
A public exchange on X hints at potential European server support for the hardened Android OS

'A spectacularly bad idea' — Digital rights advocates call on Wisconsin lawmakers to reject VPN ban bill
By Chiara Castro published
Wisconsin's controversial age verification proposal is expected to be discussed today (February 18). The Electronic Frontier Foundation warns that provisions to block VPN users are "unworkable."

Proton VPN kills OpenVPN support on Android — here’s why that’s a good thing
By Rene Millman published
Proton VPN has officially removed the OpenVPN protocol from its Android app, citing "bloat" and superior alternatives like WireGuard. Here is what you need to know.

The best free VPN in 2026
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.

La Liga wins court order, requiring NordVPN and Proton VPN to block illegal football streams in Spain — but VPN firms say they have not been notified
By Rene Millman published
La Liga's war on piracy has escalated significantly, with a Spanish court ruling that NordVPN and Proton VPN need to block IP addresses transmitting illegal football streams. Here's all we know.

The best VPN for school Wi-Fi: reliable picks from VPN experts
By Shaun Rockwood last updated
VPN A VPN can help you access educational content all over the world. We look at some of the best choices.

Brits are turning their backs on US Big Tech — and looking to Europe for privacy
By Rene Millman published
Geopolitical tensions and privacy fears are driving a wedge between UK users and US tech giants, with a majority now seeking closer-to-home alternatives for their digital lives.

Millions of Iranians could lose access to VPNs 'as of next week' due to lack of US funding
By Chiara Castro published
The Open Technology Fund warns that millions of VPN users in Iran could lose access to the tools as early next week if US agencies don't replenish the group's funds.
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