NordVPN has rolled out post-quantum encryption (PQE) across its apps, making quantum-resistant protections available to Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Android TV and tvOS users. This move follows an initial Linux rollout and marks a broader industry shift toward defending…
Russia is tightening its digital laws — and VPNs are now in the crosshairs. In a landmark move, the State Duma has passed legislation classifying the use of VPN services during the commission of a crime as an aggravating circumstance(Russian…
VP.net (short for Verified Privacy) positions itself as a different kind of VPN — one that doesn’t rely on “trust” or audits but on hardware-enforced separation between user identity and traffic(A new VPN, VP.net)., uses Intel SGX secure enclaves so…
In November 2025, Google issued a stark warning through its latest Fraud & Scams Advisory: cybercriminals are increasingly distributing malicious apps disguised as trustworthy VPN services(Malicious VPN Apps). These impostor VPNs don’t just fail to protect — they actively compromise…
New research and investigative reporting have exposed a worrying pattern: dozens of widely downloaded free Android VPN apps are covertly linked to a handful of China-connected companies or incorporate SDKs and domains that route data to Chinese infrastructure(Free & Popular…
In November 2025, Google issued a stark warning to billions of users about a rising threat: malicious VPN apps and extensions disguised as legitimate services (Google issues) a warning about VPN threats affecting mobile and desktop users — global scale…
In mid-2025, Russia moved to tighten online controls by passing amendments that penalize people who deliberately search for or access material labeled “extremist” — including when they use tools such as VPNs to bypass restrictions(VPN Use to Access). The law,…
In today’s ever-connected world, online safety isn’t just about encryption and hiding your IP — it’s about managing what content reaches your devices, especially for families. That’s why Surfshark’s new feature — the Web Content Blocker — represents an important…
The United Arab Emirates has surged to the top of global VPN adoption charts in 2025, recording roughly 6.0–6.1 million VPN app downloads in the first half of the year and showing an average adoption rate of ~65.78% for the…
Switzerland — long regarded as a global haven for privacy tech — is now the center of a brewing regulatory storm(Swiss Privacy Rule). A proposed update to Swiss surveillance rules would force certain digital service providers (including VPNs) to collect…