Tag: VPN Services
Updating your app might not keep you safe: How outdated OpenVPN code leaves VPNs exposed
Trust your VPN software updates keep you safe? Believe that downloading the latest release protects you from most known threats? You might be surprised to learn that there could be a set of invisible vulnerabilities lurking inside your state-of-the-art VPN. That’s because more than half of Windows VPNs we analyzed…
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No NordVPN plan? Its new free HangUp app still screens your scam calls on Android
NordVPN has launched HangUp, a free anti-scam call Android app HangUp needs just a free Nord account to get started The app is built upon NordVPN’s existing Call Protection technology NordVPN has released HangUp, a standalone Android app designed to identify and block unwanted calls that’s completely free to use.…
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NordVPN starts a network-wide server overhaul — most users won’t notice a thing
NordVPN has begun a server-by-server upgrade until the end of 2026 Every machine gets a newer Linux distribution, kernel, and IP address App users should notice little beyond the occasional reconnection NordVPN has kicked off a months-long overhaul of the software running its VPN servers, a rollout that started in…
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Forget passwords: ExpressVPN now lets you sign in with your face or fingerprint
ExpressVPN has launched passkey sign-in for passwordless logins Passkeys are more resistant to phishing, but passwords remain a backup The feature arrives as part of a redesigned ExpressVPN+ dashboard One of the best VPN providers is retiring the password, at least as a requirement. ExpressVPN has added passkey sign-in, giving…
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Proton VPN’s anti-censorship Stealth protocol finally lands on Linux
Proton VPN’s Stealth protocol is now available in beta for Linux GUI users The obfuscation feature disguises VPN traffic to better evade censorship It is currently supported on Debian, Ubuntu, and Fedora distros In a major win for open-source enthusiasts, Proton VPN has officially launched its proprietary Stealth protocol in…
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Surfshark’s FastTrack now covers more than 2.000 servers — your city might be on the list too
Surfshark adds thousands of servers to its FastTrack optimisation feature The technology now spans over 2.000 servers The VPN is gathering user feedback for further expansion It was August 2025 when Surfshark told TechRadar that it would expand its custom-built FastTrack technology — its feature designed to optimise VPN traffic…
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