Security researchers found ‘critical’ flaw in IPVanish Mac VPN app — here’s all you need to know

A newly discovered high-severity vulnerability in the IPVanish macOS app allows local attackers to hijack the VPN’s background processes, granting them root privileges without the user ever knowing.

NordVPN’s Android feature now warns Europeans about scam calls before they answer

NordVPN’s Call Protection feature now warns Android users across Europe, the US, the UK, Canada, Japan, and Australia about potential scam calls before they pick up

‘It doesn’t have to be all or nothing’ — ExpressVPN launches privacy-first tool to combat CSAM

ExpressVPN has partnered with the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) to develop OpenBoundary, a new tool launched to block access to illegal content without compromising encryption.

Norton VPN brings WireGuard on Apple devices, and lands on Amazon Fire TV

Norton VPN just got faster on macOS and iOS VPN apps — and it’s now on Amazon Fire TV, too. Here’s all you need to know.

‘No approach is a silver bullet’ — UK launches online safety consultation that could see VPNs age-restricted

The consultation will close on 26 May, with the government’s response expected later this summer.

‘Near-complete shutdown’ — Iranians face third day of internet blackout as connectivity hits 1%

Iranians have been offline for over 48 hours following military strikes, with data showing internet traffic close to zero since February 28. Here’s everything we know.

Windscribe launches $42,000 animation contest for creative VPN users

Windscribe is giving away “cold, hard cash” and lifetime VPN subscriptions to animators who can turn its quirky server nicknames into 60-second shorts. Here is how to enter the $42,000 prize pool.

WhatsApp officially names Mullvad and Amnezia VPN as go-to tools for bypassing censorship

WhatsApp has published tips on how to evade restrictions on its service with a VPN, specifically mentioning Mullvad and Amnezia as “well-regarded” providers.