Latest about VPN Privacy & Security
Nearly 58 billion personal data points have been leaked online since 2004, new study reveals
A new report has revealed the incredible scale of data breaches over the last 20 years
The age verification effect: adult site traffic plummets, VPN use soars
Age checks force privacy-focused Brits to find potentially risky workarounds
China ranks last in VPN adoption globally - but it may all be smoke and mirrors
New research on VPN adoption reveals that China ranks last, but only in terms of downloads from Apple App Store and Google Play Store
Russian restrictions have been blocking access to Telegram and WhatsApp for months – here's what we know
VPN services have been a key tool for Russians trying to avoid state surveillance in the latest clampdown
Encryption is under attack – but it's "vital for law enforcement," says former US investigator
During a discussion at an event for Global Encryption Day 2025, a former investigator joined technologists and activists in the call to protect encryption.
Widespread internet shutdown reported in Tanzania during general election – here's everything we know
The nation has plunged into an information blackout, leaving citizens and observers in the dark
Is your data safe? Google's new Play Store age checks raise privacy questions
Some users will now be required to prove they are over 18 to download certain apps
VPN usage is exploding in the UK — here's how it compares to Europe and the US
The UK now ranks #8 worldwide for VPN adoption, with 10.7 million downloads in early 2025. Here’s how it compares to Europe and the US, and what’s driving the surge.
The best TikTok VPN in 2025
Although the US TikTok ban has been lifted, access to the app isn't always a given. So, which VPNs can you count on to unblock it?
"It’s not about security, it’s about control" – How EU governments want to encrypt their own comms, but break our private chats
Attending the 2025 Matrix conference made me think of the dual vision on encryption, dividing governments and citizens. I spoke to attendees to find out what they make of it.