‘I just got hacked’ — What Play Store reviews reveal about people’s VPN expectations

Exclusive analysis of nearly 30,000 Google Play Store reviews exposes common VPN myths and misconceptions

Thousands of iOS and Android VPNs are hiding behind fake websites and useless privacy policies — here’s how to spot them
Thousands of iOS and Android VPNs are hiding behind fake websites and useless privacy policies — here’s how to spot them

A TechRadar audit of Google Play Store and App Store VPNs has shown the scale of transparency issues across listings.

Updating your app might not keep you safe: How outdated OpenVPN code leaves VPNs exposed

Our audit of Windows VPNs uncovers a graveyard of old OpenVPN configurations, with more than 50% of apps using versions over a year old.

Vacation mode, activated: why this VPN belongs in every traveler’s carry-on
Vacation mode, activated: why this VPN belongs in every traveler’s carry-on

Streaming, optimising hotel Wi-Fi and something to help with your roaming charges too…

Iran-linked group caught hiding surveillance tools in fake apps

Researchers at Recorded Future found evidence that an Iran-linked group is spreading MarkiRAT spyware through fake VPN and media player apps promoted on social media, targeting Farsi speakers worldwide.

‘No changes to our logging or privacy policies’ — Windscribe reassures users on Canada’s Bill C-22 fallout

Windscribe has told users its logging and privacy policies will not change under Canada’s Bill C-22, as the surveillance bill heads to the Senate this autumn.

No NordVPN plan? Its new free HangUp app still screens your scam calls on Android
No NordVPN plan? Its new free HangUp app still screens your scam calls on Android

NordVPN has launched HangUp, a free standalone Android app that identifies, categorizes, and blocks scam and telemarketing calls for users with just a free Nord account.

NordVPN starts a network-wide server overhaul — most users won’t notice a thing
NordVPN starts a network-wide server overhaul — most users won’t notice a thing

NordVPN has begun a network-wide server upgrade running through to the end of 2026. App users need to do nothing, but manual configurations will break.