Amany Hassan

Amany Hassan

Amany Hassan is a news editor and content reviewer at VPNX, specializing in technology, cybersecurity, and digital privacy topics. Her focus is on reviewing, fact-checking, and refining articles to ensure accuracy, clarity, and added value — delivering reliable and well-edited news to readers.

Google warns: some VPN apps may be spyware

VPN apps

As millions turn to virtual private networks for privacy and to bypass restrictions, Google has sounded a clear alarm: some VPN apps — particularly free or cloned ones — are acting as spyware, not shields. In its November 2025 Fraud…

Mullvad VPN adds ultra-light WireGuard obfuscation

VPN adds ultra-light

What is LWO — and why it matters At a time when internet censorship and VPN blocking are on the rise worldwide, Mullvad VPN has introduced a new feature aimed at helping users bypass such restrictions: Lightweight WireGuard Obfuscation (LWO)(VPN…

Russia punishes VPN-aided “extremist” searches

VPN-aided

In July 2025 Russia’s parliament passed a law that tightens control over online access to so-called “extremist” materials — and explicitly signals that using a VPN to reach that content may count as an aggravating factor in enforcement. The measure…

Mullvad Adds QUIC Obfuscation on Mobile

Mullvad Adds

Mullvad VPN is raising the bar for censorship resistance: its Android and iOS apps now support QUIC obfuscation for WireGuard. This powerful technique disguises VPN traffic as ordinary web traffic, helping users bypass restrictive firewalls and deep-packet inspection systems(Mullvad Adds).…

Pakistan Licenses VPN Providers

VPN Providers

Pakistan’s telecom regulator, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), has begun issuing licences to local VPN service providers under a reinstated Class Value Added Services (CVAS-Data) regime. The move marks a major policy shift: instead of an outright ban or blanket…

Google Warns of Fake VPN Apps

Fake VPN Apps

Google’s November 2025 fraud advisory rings a loud alarm for anyone who installs VPN apps on phones or desktops: fake VPN apps are increasingly being used as delivery vehicles for malware, info-stealers, and remote access tools. What looks like a…

Malicious Free VPN Extension Resurfaces on Chrome Store

Free VPN Extension

In a chilling reminder that “free” doesn’t always mean safe, security researchers have uncovered a malicious browser extension masquerading as a legitimate VPN: Free Unlimited VPN. Despite being removed previously, a near-identical version has resurfaced on the Chrome Web Store,…

Windscribe Upgrades WireGuard with Post‑Quantum Protection

Windscribe

As quantum computing edges closer to practical reality, the threat to current cryptographic systems grows ever more serious. In response, Windscribe has rolled out a cutting‑edge update: post-quantum encryption (PQE) integrated into its WireGuard protocol. This hybrid encryption model is…