Microsoft admits its Windows update to fix ‘Always on VPN’ issue didn’t actually work

IT admins are stuck with temporary workarounds as the tech giant admits the bug was “mistakenly updated to Resolved status.”

Exclusive: Hundreds of shady Chrome VPN extensions target Russians — including fakes of Windscribe and ExpressVPN
Exclusive: Hundreds of shady Chrome VPN extensions target Russians — including fakes of Windscribe and ExpressVPN

Shady VPNs are giving people a ‘false sense of security.’ But why are Russians being targeted?

Hide.me VPN’s latest Android update brings a new dashboard and SmartGuard for Android TV – here’s what you need to know

Hide.me VPN’s latest Android update delivers a redesigned dashboard for both mobile and TV, while finally bringing its powerful SmartGuard ad and tracker blocker to Android TV devices. Here’s what you need to know about the newest features keeping your streams safe.

Has Windscribe quietly completed the first-ever AI VPN audit?
Has Windscribe quietly completed the first-ever AI VPN audit?

An efficient, secure future, or a security risk waiting to happen?

Proton CEO Andy Yen wins 2026 Liberal Award amid Swiss surveillance debate
Proton CEO Andy Yen wins 2026 Liberal Award amid Swiss surveillance debate

He’s being recognized for his work on privacy, digital freedom, and European tech sovereignty

Russia drafted plans for AI that could block 95% of VPNs — but the idea has quietly vanished from its national roadmap

The machine-learning filter it would have relied on is funded separately, and the experts consulted expect it to catch plenty of legitimate traffic as well.

The newest AdGuard VPN update makes catching discounts and toggling connections faster than ever

AdGuard VPN has just rolled out version 2.17 for both iOS and Android. The synchronized release introduces one-tap Shortcuts and Siri support for Apple users, plus in-app discount alerts for Android.

NordVPN patches “clumsy” Windows bug that let attackers disable system services
NordVPN patches “clumsy” Windows bug that let attackers disable system services

NordVPN has rolled out a fix for a Windows app vulnerability (CVE-2026-106030) that allowed local attackers to interfere with system services. Update to version 8.12 now to stay secure.

The best free VPNs for 2026

Free VPNs usually come with limits, but some are still worth using. We compared the best options for privacy, streaming, everyday browsing, and more.

Russia’s next tool to fight VPNs appears to be AI — and the numbers suggest it’s scarily effective
Russia’s next tool to fight VPNs appears to be AI — and the numbers suggest it’s scarily effective

A new draft national plan proposes using artificial intelligence to hunt down circumvention tools, but industry experts warn legitimate traffic could end up in the crossfire.