Massive VPN surge hits India as government blocks Telegram over exam fraud

India has temporarily blocked Telegram ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-exam, driving millions to VPNs and prompting Telegram to challenge the order in court amid allegations of internet hijacking.

Mullvad VPN’s new desktop build prioritizes speed, stability over interface changes

Mullvad’s desktop apps just got a major update focused on delivering faster speeds and security fixes. Here’s all you need to know.

‘We are building a global movement’ — UK’s teen social media ban sparks a campaign to defend the open internet

UK digital rights advocates have launched a campaign to defend digital rights and urge the government to scrap its social media ban.

‘A cybersecurity disaster waiting to happen’ — The VPN industry reacts to the UK’s teen social media ban

VPN companies and privacy advocates are concerned about the increasing role of age verification online

‘They just moved to VPNs’ — Telegram CEO slams UK’s teen social media ban with stark Russian comparison

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov didn’t mince words about the UK’s proposed teen social media ban, drawing a controversial parallel to Russian censorship and claiming that users will simply bypass the restrictions.

Your own private VPN server: NordVPN’s new add-on hands you isolated hardware and a static IP

NordVPN has launched a dedicated VPN server with a static IP, isolated hardware, and port forwarding, letting you reach your home network and devices from anywhere in the world.

Samsung MAX VPN goes offline today, leaving Android users searching for alternatives

Samsung MAX VPN is officially shutting down today. Here’s why the privacy app is retiring, how it impacts your Galaxy device, and what you should do next to stay secure online.

Nigel Farage says UK’s teen social media ban is ‘unlikely to work’ — but will VPNs really help children get around the restrictions?

Building on the Australian model, the British Prime Minister has just announced a social media ban for under-16s. But some commentators believe these measures are bound to fail.