In a significant move to combat the global rise in phone-based fraud, **NordVPN has expanded its Scam Call Shield — now rebranded as Call Protection — to Android users in both the United Kingdom and Canada (NordVPN Scam Call). Originally…
In a notable move in UK digital policy, a cross-party group of House of Lords peers has tabled a legislative amendment that would ban children under 18 from using Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)—a proposal aimed at stopping young users from…
The implementation of the United Kingdom’s landmark Online Safety Act — designed to enforce stricter age verification for online content — has coincided with a significant rise in VPN usage across the country (UK VPN). While regulators expected the law…
In an era where digital privacy and online freedom are top priorities, choosing the best VPN service in 2025 can be overwhelming. Whether you’re securing your data on public Wi‑Fi, streaming global content, or protecting sensitive information from trackers and…
When governments restrict internet access — through social media bans, platform blackouts, or full network shutdowns — millions of people turn to Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) not just for privacy, but to stay connected and informed (VPN use spikes globally).…
The VPN and browser-extension ecosystem is once again under the microscope after security researchers and vendors reported a wave of malicious apps and extensions masquerading as legitimate privacy tools (VPN ecosystem). These “spyware-disguised VPN apps” don’t protect you — they…
A new academic and industry investigation has exposed a surprising — and alarming — reality: more than 20 widely-downloaded Android VPN apps (collectively exceeding 700 million installs) belong to a few hidden “families,” share infrastructure and code, and in many…
In a major shift for internet regulation and digital services in Pakistan, the PTA has officially begun licensing virtual private network (VPN) service providers under the reinstated CVAS-Data (Class Value Added Services – Data) regime. Granting class licenses to a…
Cyber Monday and the surrounding sale period have turned into prime time for VPN discounts (Free VPN). This year many top providers extended their offers beyond the sales weekend, with heavy price cuts and extra months added to long-term subscriptions…
The appeal of “free VPN apps” — offering privacy, anonymity, and unrestricted browsing with zero cost — has made them immensely popular. But fresh research from 2025 demolishes that appeal for many consumers and organisations (800 Free VPN Apps) .…