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Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) have become essential tools in today's digital world, offering users enhanced privacy, security, and access to restricted content. Whether it's protecting data on public Wi-Fi, securing remote work connections, or circumventing censorship, VPNs help shield online activities from prying eyes and cyber threats.
Explore a wide range of stories covering VPN technology advancements, emerging security challenges, and practical guides on choosing and using VPNs effectively. Learn about the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, from risks like data breaches and ransomware to innovations like Zero Trust Network Access and cloud VPN solutions. Whether you're concerned about personal online privacy or managing organizational network security, these insights highlight why VPNs remain crucial for safeguarding digital life.
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Cyber criminals target World Cup 2026, says Unit 42
Fans and businesses face a heightened fraud and disruption threat as the expanded tournament's wider digital footprint attracts attackers.
Transatel, Docomo & Zscaler launch IoT security service
Enterprises linking thousands of low-power devices across borders can now secure them without VPNs or on-device agents in Japan.
Gigamon & Zscaler unveil Zero Trust access integration
The move gives joint customers more post-access visibility into encrypted traffic as firms phase out legacy VPNs and hunt lateral movement risks.
Infoblox finds residential proxy traffic in most firms
More than 65% of enterprise customers showed residential proxy-related DNS activity, exposing firms to reputational and operational risks.
Radiant Logic & Zscaler target M&A access bottlenecks
Acquirers could cut months from post-deal IT integration, as the tie-up aims to let staff use applications on day one after closing.
PureVPN launches ChatGPT tool for VPN server access
Users in 10 markets can now find and connect to PureVPN servers through ChatGPT prompts, without sharing data with the chatbot.
Infoblox finds residential proxies rife in business networks
More than 65 per cent of Infoblox customers were found querying domains linked to residential proxy networks, widening risks for defenders.
ExpressVPN lands official support deal for 2026 World Cup
Fans at the 2026 FIFA World Cup face heightened cyber risks on public Wi-Fi, as ExpressVPN gains exclusive supporter rights across three regions.
SOTI ONE update boosts shared device security & automation
Frontline firms could cut downtime and manual IT fixes as SOTI adds automation, stronger security and faster shared-device logins.
Gallagher Security OneLink wins cloud security award
Gallagher Security has won the Cloud Security category at the 2026 Fortress Cybersecurity Awards for its cloud-based platform OneLink.
ExpressVPN hits 27 audits as privacy tools pass checks
Cure53 found no major flaws in ExpressVPN's email alias and identity monitoring tools, bolstering trust as privacy services face scrutiny.
Firewalla adds AI analysis to Managed Security Portal
Small IT teams and MSPs get fewer false alerts as Firewalla's latest portal update adds AI threat scoring and clearer device health views.
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Avast One adds free tier with modular paid protections
Users can now start with a free Avast One plan and add paid protections later, as Gen shifts to a modular security model.
VPNs & proxies feature in 94% of security incidents
More than nine in ten security incidents now involve anonymising services, leaving many organisations unable to spot malicious traffic in real time.
Ransomware attacks near record as groups consolidate
A smaller band of operators is driving most incidents, leaving companies facing fewer but more organised ransomware gangs.
Object First launches Fleet Manager for backup estates
The free cloud service gives Veeam users and service providers a single view of scattered backup clusters as ransomware risk grows.
Norton Neo browser adds built-in VPN & anti-phishing
Web attacks are driving browser makers to bake security in by default, as Norton Neo adds VPN, phishing blocks and anti-fingerprinting tools.
Cloudflare warns of AI code review prompt injection
Detection of malicious code can collapse when AI reviewers are fed large files packed with harmless text, Cloudflare's research shows.
Zscaler joins Anthropic Project Glasswing on cyber AI
AI-driven attacks are pushing firms to hide systems from the public internet rather than rely on patching flaws after discovery.
Manufacturing leads ransomware targets in 2025 report
Ransomware hit manufacturers hardest in 2025 as incidents climbed 56 per cent, with ageing factory systems and suppliers widening exposure.