‘Nine out of ten people prefer our version of the internet over Google’s’ — Proton Founder Andy Yen on age verification, Big Tech, AI, and the future of digital privacy
‘Nine out of ten people prefer our version of the internet over Google’s’ — Proton Founder Andy Yen on age verification, Big Tech, AI, and the future of digital privacy

From AI ethics and online age verification to taking on Big Tech, Proton is building a complete alternative to Google. TechRadar sat down with CEO Andy Yen to discuss AI, government surveillance, and the future of digital privacy.

AmneziaVPN just turned six years old — it’s celebrating with giveaways and a chance to win up to six months free
AmneziaVPN just turned six years old — it’s celebrating with giveaways and a chance to win up to six months free

The censorship-busting VPN turns six with a spin-the-wheel promo, offering free premium access and exclusive discounts

IPVanish has launched a major new update — improved antivirus and new plans for its new, expanded mission to help users ‘Control your digital world’

IPVanish is transforming from a standalone VPN into a comprehensive digital security suite. The provider has launched a next-gen antivirus built directly into its desktop apps, alongside three flexible subscription tiers to better match users’ privacy needs.

VPN threat protection vs. dedicated antivirus: Are VPNs really enough?
VPN threat protection vs. dedicated antivirus: Are VPNs really enough?

Why bundled security tools may fall short of dedicated protection

Surfshark claims a major first by bringing full post-quantum security to WireGuard

Surfshark is stepping up its encryption game, rolling out full post-quantum security for the WireGuard protocol to protect your data from the supercomputers of tomorrow.

Russia to double internet censorship budget in 2027, plotting new VPN traffic fee
Russia to double internet censorship budget in 2027, plotting new VPN traffic fee

Russia is doubling down on its VPN crackdown. With a 60 billion ruble budget for internet censorship over the next three years and a proposed fee on international traffic, the Kremlin is intensifying efforts to restrict access to the global web.

Canada’s Bill C-22 could drive out a tool 20 million people use to beat censorship
Canada’s Bill C-22 could drive out a tool 20 million people use to beat censorship

Psiphon says it is preparing to leave Canada if Bill C-22 passes as written. It joins Signal, NordVPN, and Windscribe in opposing the surveillance law.

‘Hands off our NHS data:’Inside the nationwide movement against Palantir’s £330m NHS deal
‘Hands off our NHS data:’Inside the nationwide movement against Palantir’s £330m NHS deal

We speak to health workers and campaigners on the ground in Bristol to unpack the technical flaws, privacy fears, and growing political pressure facing Prime Minister Andy Burnham to scrap the deal before the 2027 break clause.

Meta Muse has already broken a record: it beats all competitors in data collection, Surfshark warns
Meta Muse has already broken a record: it beats all competitors in data collection, Surfshark warns

Surfshark’s latest research found that Meta’s newly launched AI agent is already leading the rankings as the most data-hungry chatbot.