NordVPN’s antivirus tool blocks 94% of phishing sites in latest independent test
NordVPN’s antivirus tool blocks 94% of phishing sites in latest independent test

NordVPN’s next-gen antivirus just crushed the AV-Comparatives Q3 2026 phishing test with a 94% block rate and zero false positives. Here’s why that matters for your everyday digital safety.

The Sound of the Silenced: Inside the ten-year global fight to keep the internet on
The Sound of the Silenced: Inside the ten-year global fight to keep the internet on

This year marks 10 years of Access Now’s #KeepItOn campaign fighting against internet shutdowns. We talked to the campaign lead about what’s been done so far and what the next decade has in store.

Millions of VPN users in the US are inadvertently putting their privacy at risk, Proton warns
Millions of VPN users in the US are inadvertently putting their privacy at risk, Proton warns

Think a VPN keeps you completely anonymous? A sweeping new study by Proton reveals that 85% of VPN apps in the US contain hidden trackers, exposing millions of users to the exact privacy risks they’re trying to avoid.

‘We don’t want another damaged generation’ — Inside the grassroots campaign demanding a ban on smart glasses
‘We don’t want another damaged generation’ — Inside the grassroots campaign demanding a ban on smart glasses

Stop Smart Glasses is urging lawmakers and retailers to ban the tech before it becomes normalized. But is social pressure alone enough?

The VPNs That Are Supposed to Protect Your Privacy Are Collecting Your Data Instead

According to the report, 64 VPN apps on Apple’s App Store and Google Play contain trackers that collect your sensitive data; the exact opposite of what a VPN is supposed to do.

Got a bold cybersecurity idea? Surfshark’s €100K advocacy fund could back it up
Got a bold cybersecurity idea? Surfshark’s €100K advocacy fund could back it up

Surfshark’s new Cybersecurity Advocacy Fund offers up to €100,000 a year to students, researchers, and university groups. Here’s who is eligible and how to apply.

Obscura VPN lands on Windows, bringing its next, gen privacy to PC users
Obscura VPN lands on Windows, bringing its next, gen privacy to PC users

Obscura VPN is finally available for Windows 10 and 11. Plus, all users are getting a free upgrade from three to five simultaneous connections, alongside a new 25% discount code to celebrate the desktop launch.

Surfshark adds category-based web filtering to its post-quantum Dausos protocol
Surfshark adds category-based web filtering to its post-quantum Dausos protocol

Surfshark has brought its privacy-first web content blocker to the post-quantum Dausos protocol, letting you filter risky sites without giving up speed or privacy.