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Surfshark's new text message protection detects SMS scams before you interact with them.

114M national identification numbers have been leaked globally since 2004. The US, Brazil, Russia, China, and the UK are the most affected countries.

Pregnancy and baby apps feed advertisers personal data, with 80% of analyzed apps sharing data with third parties. This includes sensitive data such as photos, videos, or health information.

Travelers may download an average of 21 apps for an Asia trip. An analysis of 65 essential travel apps found that 97% may collect user data and 72% may share it with third parties.

Meet Dausos, a new VPN protocol by Surfshark designed for speed, security, and efficiency.

In 2025, a staggering 425.7 million accounts were breached globally, with the last quarter accounting for the majority of incidents. The United States suffered the most breaches of any country.

OpenVPN is an open-sourced encryption protocol used for secure communication over the net. How does it work? Read along & find out.

Surfshark offers an AI-powered email scam detector to help identify and protect against phishing and malware.

We had an interview with Ryan Polk, a Director of Internet Policy at the Internet Society, about the importance of encryption in our daily lives.

Surfshark’s study of popular messaging apps reveals how each platform commits to our privacy and security. However, this can be changed soon, as the EU is currently proposing a regulation known as Cha...

Mohammed Al-Maskati shares insights about helping activists and vulnerable groups online through Access Now’s Digital Security Helpline.

Our innovative, new technology optimizes VPN routes in real time for enhanced internet performance.

In this study, we examine the most popular categories of smart wearables, from widely used smartwatches to innovations like smart glasses, and compare the number of data types each companion app colle...

We analyzed 290 smart home apps connecting to ≈400 IoT devices. 1 in 10 share user data with third parties. Check yours with Smart Home Privacy Checker.

Deepfake incidents are on the rise, with the first half of 2025 already exceeding the total number since 2017 by 171%. Losses from deepfake fraud are also surging, reaching $897M, with $410M occurring...

Learn how to set up a VPN in minutes with our2025 guide. Easy instructions for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and routers. No technical skills needed.

Surfshark’s research analyzes the energy consumption of AI chatbots. It shows that just 26 ChatGPT queries could microwave a meal.

It’s a new patented technology that provides a more stable and reliable VPN connection.

Surfshark's study shows half of the analyzed astrology apps track users' data. Nebula is the most data-hungry astrology app.

While Incognito mode gives you some extra protection, your IP address and online activity are still visible to your ISP, advertisers, and the websites you visit.

According to Surfshark's analysis, 179 deepfake incidents were reported in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 19% rise compared to the total number of incidents recorded in 2024.