Latest about VPN Privacy & Security
"A major step backwards for privacy" – The VPN industry speaks out against Chat Control
While opposition grows, the majority of EU members currently support the mandatory scanning of private chats. The next EU Council meeting is set for October 14.
The EU has never been closer to agreeing on the scanning of your private chats – but how did we get here?
After several proposals, the Danish version of Chat Control is thought to have the best chances of becoming law since 2022, with a crucial meeting set for September 12.
Now you see me, now you don’t – Mullvad introduces QUIC to disguise WireGuard traffic
In a bid to better evade VPN censorship, Mullvad releases the update only on its desktop apps for now, with mobile support coming soon.
Nepal is the 8th country in 2025 to issue a social media ban – provoking an over 8,000% spike in VPN sign-ups
Nepal has now lifted the social media ban after at least 19 people have been killed during protests against the social media ban, which came into force on Thursday, September 4.
X, WhatsApp, YouTube, and other social media platforms go dark in Turkey for 24 hours – and VPN usage spikes
Turkey has been blocking access to all main social media apps amid growing political tensions since the evening of Sunday, September 7, 2025.
Surfsharks sent a graffiti artist to Shoreditch to teach you about the absurd simplicity of VPNs
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.
Over 20 VPN apps with 700 million users found to have undisclosed links and security vulnerabilities
A recent study exposes three hidden families of VPNs that could p users at risk – and app stores are failing to protect you. Here's all you need to know.
“An enormous surveillance potential” – experts have serious concerns about Russia's new WhatsApp rival
Russia's new WhatsApp rival must be pre-installed on every new device sold in Russia starting from September 1, 2025, but security researchers found "excessive tracking" abilities.
