New laws and sophisticated blocking techniques are making VPN use in Russia increasingly difficult. Here's what changed last year and what to expect over the next 12 months.

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.

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.

President Trump has signed an executive order withdrawing the country from key international internet freedom organizations, including the Freedom Online Coalition and Global Forum on Cyber Expertise.

President Trump has signed an executive order withdrawing the country from key international internet freedom organizations, including the Freedom Online Coalition and Global Forum on Cyber Expertise.

If you want to chat on Roblox, get your ID ready. The platform is expanding mandatory age verification globally, raising new questions about data privacy and user safety.

If you want to chat on Roblox, get your ID ready. The platform is expanding mandatory age verification globally, raising new questions about data privacy and user safety.

2025 was a "turning point" that proved challenging for even the top VPNs

Here's who we've got our eye on in the New Year

We spoke with leading privacy experts and VPN industry analysts to discuss age verification online and explore why your privacy could be at risk in 2026.

Looking to the year ahead, where does the industry go next?

ExpressVPN is overhauling its desktop apps with a new Qt-based framework. The update is now live on Linux and macOS – and Windows is next. Here's all you need to know.

ExpressVPN is overhauling its desktop apps with a new Qt-based framework. The update is now live on Linux and macOS – and Windows is next. Here's all you need to know.

The free Urban VPN Proxy Chrome extension has recently made headlines after being caught silently stealing users' AI chats. Yet, it's not an isolated incident but rather a stark reminder to use only reputable VPN apps.

Linux users rejoice! Proton VPN has officially released its new command-line interface for Arch, Debian, Ubuntu, and Fedora. Here is what you need to know about the new tool.

An independent review of the newly implemented National Security Act suggests that developers of encrypted messaging apps may be considered hostile actors. This, as lawmakers' pressure against encryption keeps growing.

With the Chat Control bill entering its final stage, the EU Council has been busy thinking about what a new data retention framework could look like.

While age verification for VPN apps would set a 'terrible precedent'

Denmark has drafted a new law to stop people from using VPNs to access foreign streaming libraries and illegal websites. But digital rights advocates are sounding the alarm.

With the Chat Control bill entering its final stage, the EU Council has been busy thinking about what a new data retention framework could look like.