Mullvad, a virtual private network (VPN) named after the Swedish word for "mole," is often recognized as one of the best VPNs for privacy. I put it on my best VPN list for exactly that reason. I've ...

Proton VPN is running a solid deal right now, dropping its two-year Proton VPN Plus plan to $2.99 per month. That works out to $72 billed upfront for the first 24 months, which represents a 70 percent ...

A small update to the Pixel VPN by Google lets you more easily check connection status from the Quick Settings (QS) Tile. Previously, the 2×1 QS Tile awkwardly displayed “VPN by Google” twice. Now, ...

Not all VPNs are created equal. Independent audits reveal which services are keeping your data safe—and which are just paying lip service to privacy. I show you how to read and understand the fine ...

Salon has affiliate partnerships, which means we may get a share of the revenue from purchases made through links on this article. Why are people flocking to Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) more than ...

VPN Services ExpressVPN unveils 'industry-first hybrid' VPN browser extension — and takes on the Metaverse with new Meta Quest app VPN Services AdGuard's Windows VPN upgrade prioritizes usability for ...

Google’s free VPN for Pixel phones is getting a useful upgrade. Its quick settings tiles now show the VPN’s status. The update has reportedly begun rolling out as part of a server-side flip. If you ...

This week's cheap VPN deals start at a tiny $1.99 a month, and you'll even get three extra months added at no extra charge with Surfshark. ExpressVPN has dropped prices for the second time this year, ...

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Attila covers software, apps and services, with a focus on virtual private networks. He's an advocate for digital privacy and has been quoted in online publications like Computer Weekly, The Guardian, ...

If you’ve ever shopped for a VPN, you’ve likely come across dozens of different providers. The fiercely competitive nature of the VPN market means you can find VPN services at a variety of different ...

I’ve been writing about technology since 2012, focusing on privacy. With companies vying for user data, AI skimming it for tools, and countless bad actors seeking to exploit it, safeguarding the ...