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I’m a VPN expert — these are the 3 things I want the industry to adopt in 2026
By Rob Dunne published
The new year brings fresh opportunities for improvements to an industry under increasing scrutiny

"Post-quantum encryption is not the end" – NordVPN aims for world-first security milestones in 2026
By Chiara Castro published
After adding post-quantum encryption (PQE) to all its apps in May, NordVPN now strives for cryptographic agility. Here's why it matters.

Forget OpenVPN, WireGuard: This is the VPN protocol of the future
By Chiara Castro published
As censorship tactics and VPN blocking get ever more sophisticated, NordWhisper gets ready for when the classical VPN protocol won't be enough. NordVPN's CTO explains how.

You can now create a Windscribe account completely anonymously – here's how
By Chiara Castro published
Windscribe unveils new hashed anonymous accounts for extra privacy-conscious users, but traditional authentication remains. Here's all you need to know.

All I want for Christmas is NOT a scam – Surfshark shares some tips to avoid digital threats during the festive season
By Silvia Iacovcich published
Scammers don't go on holiday for Christmas, quite the opposite. This is why Surfshark shares a mini guide to help you protect your digital assets during the festive season.

Federal judge blocks Louisiana’s social media age verification law – here's why
By Rene Millman published
A federal judge has ruled that the state cannot use a "free-floating power" to restrict the ideas to which children are exposed

The EU prepares ground for wider data retention – and VPN providers are among the targets
By Chiara Castro last updated
With the Chat Control bill entering its final stage, the EU Council has been busy thinking about what a new data retention framework could look like.

Privacy vs control: a “whack-a-mole game” with no clear winners
By Rob Dunne published
Are authorities going too far in their pursuit of safety?
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