VPN Privacy & Security

ExpressVPN joins the backlash against Canada's controversial Bill C-22

By Rene Millman published 22 May 26

ExpressVPN has joined other VPN providers in criticizing Canada's proposed surveillance law, warning that it could undermine the digital security millions of users rely on.

GrapheneOS patches an Android VPN bypass that Google decided to leave alone

By Monica J. White last updated 21 May 26

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.

Russian researcher claims state-backed MAX app secretly records users and monitors VPNs

By Chiara Castro published 21 May 26

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

By Rene Millman published 21 May 26

A joint operation led by Europol and Eurojust has targeted First VPN, taking 33 servers offline and seizing key domain names

Proton joins the backlash against Canada's surveillance bill

By Rene Millman published 20 May 26

Proton VPN, NordVPN, and Windscribe are uniting against Canada's controversial Bill C-22 surveillance law. Here is why these privacy giants are refusing to back down.

Worried about the future of the internet? Tor launches crypto-powered fundraising initiative to secure internet freedoms — and your vote matters more than your wallet size

By Rene Millman published 19 May 26

The Tor Project and Funding the Commons have launched a Web3-native campaign to financially support 10 crucial technologies

Avast unveils revolutionary new antivirus platform

By Benedict Collins published 19 May 26

Avast's new modular platform allows users to pick and choose exactly what features they want to use.

Age-restricting VPN users will create massive cybersecurity risks, warns Firefox creator

By Rene Millman published 19 May 26

Mozilla has pushed back against UK proposals to age-restrict VPNs, arguing that kids use them for safety, not to bypass age checks, and that mandatory ID checks would put everyone at risk.

Windscribe joins Signal in threatening Canada exit over controversial surveillance bill

By Rene Millman published 15 May 26

The proposed Lawful Access Act could force service providers to log user metadata and build technical backdoors

Surfshark joins forces with Amnesty International to train digital human rights defenders

By Rene Millman published 14 May 26

The popular provider is supporting the Digital Forensics Fellowship to help activists and journalists combat advanced mobile threats worldwide.