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Threat Protection Pro: all you need to know about IPVanish's anti-malware tool
Sponsored by IPVanish
All you need to know about Threat Protection Pro, the cybersecurity tool from IPVanish that is available exclusively with the VPN provider's Advanced plan.
Best Chrome VPN extensions: secure your browser without opening your VPN with these expert choices
We list the best Chrome VPN extensions, to make it simple and easy to manage your security and privacy from within the Chrome browser itself.
There is just no need for most people to spend hundreds of dollars on a VPN and risk massive auto renewal fees too. This VPN does the job for $1.11 per month
PrivadoVPN offers a capable suite of VPN tools for only $30, so why aren't more people using cheap tools to protect themselves online.
GrapheneOS patches an Android VPN bypass that Google decided to leave alone
A researcher disclosed an Android 16 VPN bypass that leaks your real IP. Google declined to patch it, but GrapheneOS shipped a fix within days.
Mullvad to patch VPN fingerprinting issue to stop your activity from being tracked across servers
Following the discovery of an exit IP fingerprinting issue, Mullvad is testing a new IP assignment method that prevents third parties from tracking users across multiple servers.
Russian researcher claims state-backed MAX app secretly records users and monitors VPNs
MAX rejects the allegations, deeming the analysis "a fake," but a Russian digital rights group could also confirm most of the security claims. Here's how to stay safe.
Proton joins the backlash against Canada's surveillance bill
A joint operation led by Europol and Eurojust has targeted First VPN, taking 33 servers offline and seizing key domain names
VPN deal of the week: here's the VPN I recommend for the last weekend of the Premier League 2026 — it's great with streaming services, keeps your online data secure, and has apps for every streaming device imaginable
Don't stress about how to watch the game if you're already fearing relegation
How to bypass social media blocks and increased surveillance in 2026
Hitting a firewall on your travels? From stealth VPNs to encrypted eSIMs, here is your definitive 2026 guide to bypassing social media blocks and escaping government surveillance safely abroad.
It constantly surprises me that Surfshark gives away so many personal security features bundled in with the VPN, particularly when it’s down to less than $2 per month – real-time antivirus, phishing protection and data breach alerts are all included
I've kept my data out of murky waters, here's how you can too