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Malicious free VPN extension makes a comeback

Two malicious extensions operating under the name of "Free Unlimited VPN" have been stealing users' data for years. In May 2025, they were removed for good, but a new version is now back lurking on the Chrome Store.

Spaniards turn to Proton VPN as anti-piracy blocks throttle the internet

Spaniards turn to Proton VPN as anti-piracy blocks throttle the internet

New anti-piracy measures in Spain, aimed at blocking illegal football streams, are having unintended consequences. Citizens are flocking to VPNs to bypass the restrictions.

The best VPNs I’ve tested are still on sale after Black Friday and Cyber Monday

The best VPNs I’ve tested are still on sale after Black Friday and Cyber Monday

NordVPN, Surfshark, Express VPN and more have all discounted their subscriptions for Cyber Monday

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Jordan's Discord fans flock to VPNs to defeat sudden outage

Jordan’s Discord outage triggers a 250% surge in Proton VPN Free signups as users seek ways to safely bypass the block.

VPN usage up 35,000% in Afghanistan as authorities restrict access to social media – here's what we know

About a week after a complete internet shutdown that lasted 48 hours, Proton VPN recorded spikes in usage of +35,000% above baseline as Afghans look for ways to stay online.

Proton expands network coverage on its free VPN to 8 worldwide locations

Proton VPN Free's coverage gets bigger, with Norwegian and Canadian servers the latest addition. Users still cannot choose the server, but the service automatically connects to the fastest available.

Arizona age verification law – Proton said to be "robust enough" to handle any VPN surge

Arizona's age verification law comes into force starting from September 26. Here's how Proton VPN can help if you are worried about your data privacy and security.

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Proton VPN’s no-logs policy holds up under scrutiny of fourth independent audit

Proton VPN’s no-logs policy holds up under scrutiny of fourth independent audit

Third-party auditors verify Proton VPN’s no-logs policy again and confirm the provider never collects or stores your data. Here's why it matters.

X, WhatsApp, YouTube, and other social media platforms go dark in Turkey for 24 hours – and VPN usage spikes

X, WhatsApp, YouTube, and other social media platforms go dark in Turkey for 24 hours – and VPN usage spikes

Turkey has been blocking access to all main social media apps amid growing political tensions since the evening of Sunday, September 7, 2025.

Wonder what happens to your encrypted data in case of an emergency? Proton now lets you plan ahead

Wonder what happens to your encrypted data in case of an emergency? Proton now lets you plan ahead

Emergency Access works across Proton VPN, Proton Mail, Proton Pass, and Proton Drive, letting you choose up to 5 trusted contacts.

Proton VPN expands Linux capabilities with new split tunneling feature

Proton VPN expands Linux capabilities with new split tunneling feature

Proton VPN’s latest update brings this long-awaited feature to Linux users, with split-tunneling set to land on the macOS app next.

Canal+ and beIn Sports force VPNs to block illegal WTA tennis and F1 streams

Canal+ and beIn Sports force VPNs to block illegal WTA tennis and F1 streams

The Paris Judicial Court rejects "the grounds of inadmissibility" raised by all VPN providers to contest the blocking orders, even dismissing ExpressVPN's referral to the EU Court.

"A privacy tradeoff" – privacy experts slam new UK age verification checks

"A privacy tradeoff" – privacy experts slam new UK age verification checks

Brits now need to prove they're over 18 to access adult-only or harmful content online, and a potential privacy and security nightmare may be only one of the downsides.

Elon Musk is 'working on' UK age verification for X — and Xbox should steal his idea

Elon Musk is 'working on' UK age verification for X — and Xbox should steal his idea

Xbox now requires age verification in the UK — even for long-time users. Elon Musk's X has a smart solution than Microsoft.

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Surge in VPN use as new age verification laws come into force

Proton VPN has recorded a surge in sign ups

VPN demand skyrockets in the UK as age verification checks are enforced

Proton VPN confirmed an hourly increase in sign-ups of over 1,400% starting from July 25, 2025, as Brits get ready to workaround new age checks.

The Independent UK

How to install Proton VPN on your Amazon Fire TV Stick

Proton VPN is one of the few services that have a dedicated Fire TV Stick app

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Is Proton VPN’s free plan any good? We put it to the test

Proton offers a really generous free tier with no data caps and no ads – we put it to the test

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Proton VPN set to bring Split tunneling for Linux and macOS this summer – and many more features you'll love

Proton VPN released a roadmap for all the features it plans to release in the next couple of months. Here's all you need to know.

Proton VPN announces a big summer update – with even more new features on the horizon

There's new feature announcements, as well as hints for the future, in the latest update to Proton VPN's roadmap. Here's what's new.

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Best VPNs for Mac 2025, tested by a tech expert

Add online privacy to your Mac with these free and paid-for VPN services

WhatsApp introduces ads – and we need to re-evaluate its privacy credentials

Metadata collection and the introduction of in-app ads signals the end of WhatsApp's privacy credentials. What has been done and what are the alternatives?

Iranians asked to delete WhatsApp as internet restrictions intensify

We asked 4 VPN experts which VPNs they use – and the results surprised us

Here at Tom's Guide, the VPN team spend all day writing about VPNs. But which providers do we actually use? The team shares their favourite VPNs and why they like them.

Privacy providers clash over controversial proposals to change Swiss encryption law

Infomaniak has clashed with Proton as the two companies disagree over approaches to Switzerland's controversial proposed surveillance law change.

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