UK government targets VPNs in online safety consultation as Lords vote for ban

Technology Secretary Liz Kendall promises “evidence-led” approach to keeping children safe online

Your smartphone is quietly sharing your data overnight, NordVPN warns – here’s how to limit it

Smartphones continue sharing data overnight, often without users realizing it. NordVPN experts explain what’s normal, what’s risky, and how to minimize background tracking.

“Another wave of VPN blocks:” Windscribe records drop in traffic in Russia

Windscribe has recorded a sharp drop in traffic from Russia, signaling a new aggressive wave of internet censorship. Here’s all we know.

NymVPN fixes bugs and boosts censorship resistance with latest update

The privacy-first VPN smoothes out the rough edges on Android and macOS in its first update of the year. Here’s all you need to know.

Internet restored in Uganda but social media and messaging apps still restricted

While the internet has been restored in Uganda, access to social media and messaging platforms remains restricted. Proton VPN confirms that usage has now hit “an all-time high.”

Proton VPN kills off legacy OpenVPN configs in push for better security

If you manually configure your VPN on a router or legacy device, you have just weeks to update your credentials. Proton VPN is retiring older manual OpenVPN configs to enforce stronger encryption standards, though it promi…

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

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

NordVPN just made it easier to browse from 30 ‘hard-to-reach’ countries

NordVPN has expanded its server network with nearly 30 new virtual locations, granting users IP addresses in regions where physical infrastructure is scarce or insecure. Crucially, the provider is staying transparent about…

French court backs LFP and orders top VPNs to block illegal football streams

A court in France has served its third blocking order against NordVPN, Surfshark, Proton VPN, ExpressVPN, and CyberGhost since May 2025, as the fight against online piracy heats up. Here’s what at stake.

“No meaningful changes” – Venezuelans still need a VPN to access X

Digital rights group debunks rumors that the X ban has been lifted in Venezuela and confirms that there has not been any meaningful changes to the country’s internet censorship practices since Maduro’s capture.