The Latest Breaking News from Proton

Proton VPN kills OpenVPN support on Android — here’s why that’s a good thing

Proton VPN has officially removed the OpenVPN protocol from its Android app, citing "bloat" and superior alternatives like WireGuard. Here is what you need to know.

TechRadar · Feb 18

Brits are turning their backs on US Big Tech — and looking to Europe for privacy

Geopolitical tensions and privacy fears are driving a wedge between UK users and US tech giants, with a majority now seeking closer-to-home alternatives for their digital lives.

TechRadar · Feb 17

Safer Internet Day – How the VPN industry is reacting to the rising risks of AI

From privacy-first chatbots to advanced security tools designed to mitigate danger: here's what Proton, ExpressVPN, and NordVPN are shaping their offering.

TechRadar · Feb 10

"About as close to a Cloak of Invisibility as we’ll get": Aries x Proton VPN blanket review

Stylish and secure, the world’s first VPN blanket is here. Abha Shah tries it out for size

Evening Standard · Jan 29

Big Tech needs less than a month to pay off over $7 billion in 2025 fines, Proton warns

Big Tech was slapped with $7.8 billion in fines in 2025, but Proton found this massive sum represents less than a month of free cash flow. Is it time for regulators to find new teeth?

TechRadar · Jan 28

Proton VPN reveals major Linux makeover – both for GUI and CLI users

Proton has released a set of updates for both its Linux GUI and Linux CLI VPN apps. Here's all you need to know.

TechRadar · Jan 26

Proton VPN kills off legacy OpenVPN configs in push for better security

If you manually configure your VPN on a router or legacy device, you have just weeks to update your credentials. Proton VPN is retiring older manual OpenVPN configs to enforce stronger encryption standards, though it promises to keep the protocol alive across its servers.

TechRadar · Jan 19

VPN interest spikes in Uganda as the internet gets disrupted ahead of the general elections

Despite the blocked access to the public internet, people in Uganda seem to be using VPNs to stay connected. Proton VPN confirmed a 8,000% increase in signups on Tuesday, and usage keeps rising.

TechRadar · Jan 14

Pakistan begins blocking unregistered VPN apps – and this popular service is among the casualties

Proton confirms its apps have been blocked since December 22. Here's what you can do to evade restrictions.

TechRadar · Jan 7

Proton VPN wrapped – what were its highlights of 2025?

Explore Proton VPN’s biggest developments of 2025, from a no-logs audit and new feature rollouts to a major UI redesign plus privacy and usability upgrades.

Tom’s Guide · Jan 2