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What Data Do 'No-Log' VPN Apps Actually Collect? Telemetry Explained

A 'no-logs' claim usually means no browsing or connection logs, not zero data collection. Here's what telemetry, crash …

8 min· Jul 24, 2026

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Which VPNs Actually Block Malware and Ads? Threat Protection Compared (2026)

NordVPN's Threat Protection, Surfshark's CleanWeb, Proton's NetShield, PIA's MACE: what each VPN's built-in ad and …

8 min· Jul 22, 2026

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Does TorGuard Keep Logs? 2026 Privacy Policy Deep Dive

TorGuard has never completed an independent no-logs audit despite over a decade in the market. Here's exactly what its …

6 min· Jul 19, 2026

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Never Heard of This VPN? Here's How to Check If It's Safe

Turbo VPN, UFO VPN, Hola VPN, Avast SecureLine: what's actually known about the VPNs outside our tested list, plus the …

7 min· Jul 19, 2026

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VPN Name Directory: What We Know About Providers Outside Our Comparison Table

Turbo VPN, ZenMate, Atlas VPN, Tailscale: a rundown of VPN names you'll run into that aren't in our tested list, grouped …

12 min· Jul 19, 2026

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Does PureVPN Keep Logs in 2026?

PureVPN has a real, recent no-logs audit from Sec Consult. It also has a 2017 case where it handed connection logs to …

8 min· Jul 18, 2026

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Does Windscribe Keep Logs? 2026 Privacy Policy Deep Dive

Windscribe has never been independently audited and its own terms admit to some data collection. Here's exactly what it …

6 min· Jul 16, 2026

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How Do You Remove Your Data From People-Search and Data Broker Sites in 2026?

Your name, address and phone number are probably listed on a dozen data broker sites right now. Here's how to get them …

8 min· Jul 11, 2026

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Does IPVanish Keep Logs? What the 2016 FBI Case Actually Proved

IPVanish's old owner handed logs to the FBI in 2016. The current company has since passed an audited no-logs policy. …

7 min· Jul 10, 2026

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VPN Encryption Explained: AES-256 vs ChaCha20 in 2026

AES-256 and ChaCha20 are the two ciphers behind almost every VPN connection today. Here's what each one actually does, …

7 min· Jul 6, 2026

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Does CyberGhost Keep Logs in 2026?

CyberGhost claims a strict no-logs policy, but its last independent audit dates back to 2012. We break down what that …

5 min· Jul 1, 2026

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Are VPNs Safe in 2026? The Real Risks Explained

A VPN can protect your privacy or quietly sell your data, depending on which one you pick. An honest look at the real …

7 min· Jun 18, 2026

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iOS Can Fingerprint Your VPN: What the Mysk Research Found

Security researchers at Mysk found that iOS apps can fingerprint your VPN tunnel IP. Here is what that means, which …

6 min· Jun 17, 2026

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Enterprise VPNs Keep Getting Breached: Does It Affect Your Consumer VPN?

SSL-VPN appliances keep leading to ransomware and domain takeover in 2026. Here is why enterprise VPN breaches do not …

6 min· Jun 16, 2026

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Mullvad and the Far-Right Donation: Should You Switch VPN in 2026?

A Mullvad co-founder donated 5 million SEK to a Swedish far-right party. Here is what actually happened, what it means …

7 min· Jun 16, 2026

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Double VPN and Multi-Hop Explained: When Two Tunnels Beat One

Double VPN routes your traffic through two encrypted servers instead of one, so no single server ever knows both who you …

7 min· Jun 5, 2026

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Can You Be Tracked While Using a VPN? Yes, Here's Exactly How

A VPN hides your IP and encrypts your traffic, and you can still be tracked: through logins, cookies, browser …

8 min· Jun 4, 2026

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How We Test and Score VPNs at VPN Picker

A full breakdown of how VPN Picker tests and scores VPNs across 18 criteria.

7 min· Jun 4, 2026

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Does Private Internet Access Keep Logs? The Only No-Logs Policy Proven in Court

PIA's no-logs claim has survived two FBI subpoenas, in 2016 and 2018, with nothing to hand over either time.

7 min· Jun 3, 2026

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Does Proton VPN Keep Logs? The Audits, the Swiss Law, and the 2021 Case Everyone Cites

Proton VPN's no-logs policy has passed four consecutive independent audits, and Swiss law can't compel VPN logging.

7 min· Jun 3, 2026

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Five Eyes, Nine Eyes, 14 Eyes: What They Are and Why They Matter for VPN Users

The Five Eyes, Nine Eyes, and 14 Eyes are intelligence-sharing alliances between governments. Here's what they can force …

10 min· May 29, 2026

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Best VPN for Anonymous Payment in 2026: Pay with Crypto, Cash, or Monero

If you want a VPN that cannot link your subscription to your identity, you need to pay anonymously. Here are the VPNs …

7 min· May 26, 2026

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Is It Safe to Access the Dark Web With a VPN? What Tor Does, What a VPN Adds

The dark web is reached through Tor, not a VPN, and it's legal to visit in most countries.

8 min· May 23, 2026

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VPN vs Zero Trust (ZTNA) in 2026: Which Does Your Business Actually Need?

Zero Trust Network Access is often positioned as the replacement for VPNs. For most small businesses, that is premature. …

7 min· May 23, 2026