Law enforcement shuts down VPN service used by two dozen ransomware gangs

First VPN promised hackers complete anonymity for their cyberattacks. But Europol said it was able to notify the service’s users that they have now been identified.

Android 16 VPN bug turns apps installed on your phone into a leaky sink

Android 16 has a bug that lets apps route traffic outside your VPN tunnel and expose your real IP address, even with strict VPN settings enabled.

Mullvad to patch VPN fingerprinting issue to stop your activity from being tracked across servers

Following the discovery of an exit IP fingerprinting issue, Mullvad is testing a new IP assignment method that prevents third parties from tracking users across multiple servers.

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

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.

European law enforcement forces pull the plug on this free VPN in massive cybercrime crackdown —here’s all we know

Europol and Eurojust have led a massive, multi-country law enforcement operation to dismantle ‘First VPN,’ a tool allegedly used by cybercriminals to hide their tracks while launching ransomware and fraud attacks.

How to bypass social media blocks and increased surveillance in 2026

Hitting a firewall on your travels? From stealth VPNs to encrypted eSIMs, here is your definitive 2026 guide to bypassing social media blocks and escaping government surveillance safely abroad.

‘An important milestone’ — IPVanish gets bigger and expands its network to 150 locations worldwide

IPVanish’s boosted server network capacity especially targets North America and Europe to reduce peak-hour congestion.

Firefox’s free VPN now lets you pick your favorite server location

Mozilla has added location selection to Firefox’s free built-in VPN, letting users in five countries swap regions on the fly. Here’s how it works and what else is new in Firefox 151.

Android users have just gained access to a new VPN app as Obscura VPN lands on Google Play and Obtainum

Obscura VPN has officially arrived on Android, bringing its innovative two-party relay architecture to mobile users. The app is available now on Google Play and Obtainium with a 25% launch discount.