The price to pay — This is why 400+ scientists are calling for a halt to mandatory age verification

The internet gets age-gated, changing how we interact with our favorite apps and websites. While the benefits aren’t clear yet, we are losing control of our privacy. Here’s what’s at stake.

Iranians threatened with legal action for using VPNs to bypass internet blocks — here’s everything we know

Iranian authorities are sending SMS warnings to citizens who successfully bypass the country’s near-total internet blackout, threatening prosecution for those using VPNs or Starlink to access the global web.

From Zagreb to Auckland: PureVPN expands across the globe with 40+ new server locations

PureVPN has broadened its global infrastructure by adding over 40 new server locations. Here’s why it matters.

Fed up with intrusive ads? NymVPN’s latest updates bring ad-blocker tool to desktop apps

NymVPN’s v2026.4 is now live and brings a new ad-blocker tool to desktop apps, alongside improvements to app accessibility. Here’s all you need to know.

Google says half of all zero-days it tracked in 2025 targeted buggy enterprise tech

Enterprise software was a major focus of zero-day activity during 2025, with security and networking devices, like firewalls, VPNs, and virtualization platforms among the most targeted by malicious hackers.

AdGuard enters the metaverse: VPN and ad-blocker extensions launch on Meta Quest

Browsing in VR just got cleaner and safer. AdGuard has launched two new extensions for the Meta Quest browser, bringing ad-blocking and VPN privacy to your headset. Here’s how to install them.

‘A liability trap’ — NordVPN slams Utah age verification law targeting VPN users

Utah lawmakers are a step closer to enforcing a new age verification law that NordVPN warns could “punish all VPN users globally.” Here’s everything you need to know about the controversial bill.