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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

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VPN Warrant Canaries Explained: What They Mean and Why They Matter

A warrant canary is a public statement that a VPN has not received a secret government order. When it disappears, that …

6 min· May 21, 2026

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VPN vs Antivirus: Different Jobs, Same Computer. Do You Need Both?

An antivirus guards your device against malicious software; a VPN guards your connection against observation.

8 min· May 20, 2026

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Does Mullvad Keep Logs? What the Police Raid Actually Proved

Mullvad's no-logs policy was tested in 2023 when Swedish police seized servers. Here is exactly what auditors found, …

7 min· May 18, 2026

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Do I Need a VPN at Home? The Honest Answer for Your Own Wi-Fi

Home Wi-Fi is already encrypted and nobody's snooping your couch, so the public Wi-Fi argument doesn't apply.

8 min· May 17, 2026

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Does NordVPN Keep Logs? What the Audits Actually Say

NordVPN claims a strict no-logs policy. It has been audited six times. We read the reports and explain what they …

8 min· May 13, 2026

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Free VPN vs Paid VPN: The honest truth in 2026

Free VPNs are tempting, but most make money by selling your data. We explain exactly what you're giving up, and when …

7 min· May 10, 2026

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Does a VPN Hide Your Browsing from Your ISP?

Yes, but not completely. We explain exactly what your ISP can and cannot see when you use a VPN in 2026, and what still …

5 min· Apr 23, 2026

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Post-Quantum VPN Encryption in 2026: Which Providers Are Actually Ready?

Quantum computers will eventually break the key exchanges every VPN relies on, and 'harvest now, decrypt later' makes …

8 min· Apr 23, 2026

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Obfuscated Servers Explained: How to Make Your VPN Invisible to VPN Blockers

Networks that block VPNs don't read your traffic; they recognize its shape.

8 min· Apr 18, 2026

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Does Surfshark Keep Logs? Their No-Log Policy Explained (2026)

We analyze Surfshark's no-logs policy in depth: what Cure53 found in their audits, what data Surfshark collects, and …

5 min· Apr 11, 2026