NordVPN had a busy start to 2026 — here’s a recap of all the releases you may have missed

Missed NordVPN’s latest updates? We break down the massive mobile redesign, new scam-blocking tools, and the provider’s sixth no-logs audit from a packed Q1.

NordVPN’s new free tool reveals exactly what the internet knows about your location

Ever wondered what location data you’re giving away online? NordVPN has just launched ‘My Location’, a free browser-based tool that shows the difference between your real-world physical location and your virtual IP address…

NymVPN’s Mac app gets the split tunneling feature users have been waiting for

NymVPN v2026.6 introduces split tunneling for macOS in beta, plus better authentication, easier app-to-web login, and a new alpha testing program.

‘Switch to MAX, by any means necessary’ — Inside Russia’s great internet crackdown

After censoring the internet for years, the Kremlin is now pushing citizens to the state-controlled MAX by further targeting VPN usage. But the disconnect over the Telegram shutdown could be the needed turning point.

Looking for a job? It could be a scam — NordVPN uncovers phishing campaign impersonating top brands’ recruiters

Cybercriminals are impersonating top brands like Meta, Disney, and Spotify in a highly sophisticated new phishing campaign designed to hijack your Facebook account. Here is everything you need to know to stay safe.

Russian iPhone users lose Apple ID payments as Kremlin escalates VPN crackdown

Russia’s Ministry of Digital Development has ordered mobile operators to disable Apple ID payments in a bid to make accessing VPNs harder.

Iran’s internet shutdown proves we need to go beyond Starlink and VPNs — this tech could be the solution

Direct-to-Cell (D2C) has the technical power to be the solution to today’s internet shutdowns. Digital rights groups, Access Now and WITNESS, are now calling on software developers and lawmakers to ensure this happens.

Russia moves to ‘reduce VPN usage’ with new blocking, fines and fees

As residents flock to VPNs to keep using Telegram, Russia’s Ministry of Digital Development announced new plans to curb VPN use. Here’s all we know.