AdGuard goes open-source with its custom VPN protocol that can mimic web traffic

AdGuard VPN’s TrustTunnel is already being used across AdGuard VPN apps and is now available to “use, run, tweak, extend, and build upon,” said the provider.

UK government targets VPNs in online safety consultation as Lords vote for ban

Technology Secretary Liz Kendall promises “evidence-led” approach to keeping children safe online

Your smartphone is quietly sharing your data overnight, NordVPN warns – here’s how to limit it

Smartphones continue sharing data overnight, often without users realizing it. NordVPN experts explain what’s normal, what’s risky, and how to minimize background tracking.

“Another wave of VPN blocks:” Windscribe records drop in traffic in Russia

Windscribe has recorded a sharp drop in traffic from Russia, signaling a new aggressive wave of internet censorship. Here’s all we know.

Internet restored in Uganda but social media and messaging apps still restricted

While the internet has been restored in Uganda, access to social media and messaging platforms remains restricted. Proton VPN confirms that usage has now hit “an all-time high.”

Surfshark adds post-quantum encryption on Mac, Linux, and Android – more support coming soon

Surfshark has introduced a new PQC layer on WireGuard, providing extra security against quantum threats. Here’s why it matters.

French court backs LFP and orders top VPNs to block illegal football streams

A court in France has served its third blocking order against NordVPN, Surfshark, Proton VPN, ExpressVPN, and CyberGhost since May 2025, as the fight against online piracy heats up. Here’s what at stake.

“No meaningful changes” – Venezuelans still need a VPN to access X

Digital rights group debunks rumors that the X ban has been lifted in Venezuela and confirms that there has not been any meaningful changes to the country’s internet censorship practices since Maduro’s capture.

Connectivity issues? Mullvad’s OpenVPN shutdown is happening today – here’s all you need to do to keep using the VPN

Mullvad has officially taken its OpenVPN servers offline, ending support for the legacy protocol and pushing all users to WireGuard. Here’s what you need to know.

“Workarounds are very limited” – VPNs stop working in Uganda as internet connectivity drops

After an initial spike in sign-ups, Proton VPN confirms its products have stopped working in Uganda as internet connectivity drastically dropped. Digital rights experts warn that workarounds are very limited