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Beware! 3 free VPNs are topping App Store charts right now – but they can actually pose a huge risk to your data
By Chiara Castro published
New online age verification requirements have sparked a surge in demand for VPNs in the UK – but choosing an insecure free VPN can put your sensitive data at risk.

'No plans to repeal the Online Safety Act' – UK government responds to age verification backlash
By Chiara Castro published
Opposition to the UK's Online Safety Act is growing as age verification rules come into force, but the government isn't backing down.

Say goodbye to spam calls – NordVPN launches new spam call protection
By Mark Gill published
NordVPN has just rolled out a privacy-first spam call protection tool for Android users, amid rising financial losses.

Cloudflare cracks down on UK piracy – and VPN users are getting caught in the crossfire
By Monica J. White last updated
Accessing pirate streaming sites in the UK just got a lot harder thanks to Cloudflare's country-wide block. This goes beyond ISP-level blocks, so switching to a VPN may not yield any results.

VPN demand skyrockets in the UK as age verification checks are enforced
By Chiara Castro last updated
Proton VPN confirmed an hourly increase in sign-ups of over 1,400% starting from July 25, 2025, as Brits get ready to workaround new age checks.

"A new chapter in repressive Internet regulation in Russia" – experts explain how Russia's new law will affect VPN users
By Chiara Castro published
Using a VPN in Russia has become even riskier, but usage isn't completely banned. Yet, experts are worried about what could come next.

VPN usage at risk in Russia as State Duma passes a new law against 'extremist' content search
By Chiara Castro last updated
Using a VPN in Russia has also become a crime as an aggravating factor. Here's all you need to know.

Proton reaffirms commitment to security in independent audit
By Mark Gill published
Proton's latest SOC2 Type II audit is a strong signal to business users. Here's all you need to know.
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