Russia’s battle against VPNs is entering a new phase: Here’s what to expect in 2026

New laws and sophisticated blocking techniques are making VPN use in Russia increasingly difficult. Here’s what changed last year and what to expect over the next 12 months.

AdGuard goes open-source with its custom VPN protocol that can mimic web traffic

AdGuard VPN’s TrustTunnel is already being used across AdGuard VPN apps and is now available to “use, run, tweak, extend, and build upon,” said the provider.

“In conclusion, the reviewed scope appears to be on a good security level compared to systems of similar size and complexity.” — Independent review confirms Mullvad’s strong privacy protections

Mullvad’s latest security audit confirms that Mullvad’s account and payment services continue to meet high standards, finding no critical flaws.

“Another wave of VPN blocks:” Windscribe records drop in traffic in Russia

Windscribe has recorded a sharp drop in traffic from Russia, signaling a new aggressive wave of internet censorship. Here’s all we know.

NymVPN fixes bugs and boosts censorship resistance with latest update

The privacy-first VPN smoothes out the rough edges on Android and macOS in its first update of the year. Here’s all you need to know.

Proton VPN kills off legacy OpenVPN configs in push for better security

If you manually configure your VPN on a router or legacy device, you have just weeks to update your credentials. Proton VPN is retiring older manual OpenVPN configs to enforce stronger encryption standards, though it promi…

Surfshark adds post-quantum encryption on Mac, Linux, and Android – more support coming soon

Surfshark has introduced a new PQC layer on WireGuard, providing extra security against quantum threats. Here’s why it matters.

NordVPN just made it easier to browse from 30 ‘hard-to-reach’ countries

NordVPN has expanded its server network with nearly 30 new virtual locations, granting users IP addresses in regions where physical infrastructure is scarce or insecure. Crucially, the provider is staying transparent about…

Connectivity issues? Mullvad’s OpenVPN shutdown is happening today – here’s all you need to do to keep using the VPN

Mullvad has officially taken its OpenVPN servers offline, ending support for the legacy protocol and pushing all users to WireGuard. Here’s what you need to know.

ExpressVPN finally launches a business VPN to take on NordLayer

ExpressVPN for Teams is designed to help small and medium-sized businesses secure their remote workforce with centralized management and dedicated IPs.