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Surfshark @surfshark.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
We're proud to support this year’s Fight for the Future #DefendVPNs campaign. A VPN is a crucial everyday cybersecurity tool that should be available to everyone. Help us protect the right to safe and private browsing by signing the letter: www.defendvpns.com
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Defend VPNs from government bans!
VPNs make it safer to use the Internet. Governments are trying to ban them. Sign to renew your commitment and tell world leaders: using the Internet safely and privately is a human right. Don’t ban VP...
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Surfshark @surfshark.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Hi, some services may limit IPs they associate with VPN traffic, so switching to a different server should usually get you through. That said, we'd be happy to look into the specific service you're having trouble with - feel free to reach out at support@surfshark.com or via live chat on our website.
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Surfshark @surfshark.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Quick heads-up: Surfshark has a beta tester program on Windows and Android that anyone can join. Check out the program here ⬇️ surfshark.com/beta-tester-...
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Beta testing program at Surfshark: everything you need to know
Learn more about our beta testing program, explore ways to join, and express your opinion on the latest releases.
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Surfshark @surfshark.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
New Surfshark feature: scam text protection Scam texts detected and handled before you interact with them. Available now on iPhone and Android. surfshark.com/blog/surfsha...
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Surfshark launches a brand new solution — scam text protection
Surfshark's new text message protection detects SMS scams before you interact with them.
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Surfshark @surfshark.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
New research: 113.6M national ID numbers have leaked globally since 2004. The US alone accounts for nearly 70% of them. And these numbers rarely travel alone. One leaked email averages 2.5 additional data types. Ever been caught in a leak? bit.ly/4fhF57f
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Millions of national identity numbers leaked online
114M national identification numbers have been leaked globally since 2004. The US, Brazil, Russia, China, and the UK are the most affected countries.
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Surfshark @surfshark.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
You're logging your baby's first steps. The app is logging your data for advertisers. We studied 10 popular pregnancy and baby tracker apps. 8 out of 10 share data with advertising partners: surfshark.com/research/cha...
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Pregnancy and baby trackers turn parenting into data
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.
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Surfshark @surfshark.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
How many apps does it take to travel through Japan? 26. How many of those might track you? Almost all of them. We analyzed 65 essential travel apps for Asia. 97% collect user data, some harvesting up to 35 data types. Here's what we found: surfshark.com/research/cha...
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Back from Asia? Time to delete those data-hungry apps
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.
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Surfshark @surfshark.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Surfshark VPN 🤝 Vega OS Your smart TV just learned how to keep a secret. Amazon Appstore → Surfshark → download → connect. That's the whole setup. Done before the popcorn's ready.
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Surfshark @surfshark.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
We knew long ago that VPN protocols were never built for today’s users — only adapted for them. So we decided to build a protocol from scratch. And we did. Dausos is now live on macOS. Read more about Dausos in the link below. surfshark.com/blog/surfsha...
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Introducing Dausos: the first VPN protocol built for you
Meet Dausos, a new VPN protocol by Surfshark designed for speed, security, and efficiency.
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Surfshark @surfshark.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Guess if there were more people born in 2025, or fake accounts deleted on Facebook? Answer: fake accounts by 33 times. Not by 33%. By 33 TIMES. 
Every year, about 135 million people are born — and Facebook deleted 4.5 billion bots in 2025. So how many bots are out there in total?
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Surfshark @surfshark.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Hi there, this popup is normal and needs to be accepted for the VPN to function correctly. We recommend entering the Mac keychain password and clicking 'Always Allow'.
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Surfshark @surfshark.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Hey, our support team would gladly look into this for you. Could you reach out to us at support@surfshark.com or via live chat on our website?
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Surfshark @surfshark.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Installing cheat-related applications for better gaming scores? Congratulations, you played yourself — they often require system permissions so generous that it’s anyone’s guess what they do to your computer. Steal info? Install remote access trojans? Who knows.
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Surfshark @surfshark.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Hi, the situation is as usual when it comes to using Surfshark. We didn't receive more complaints than usual regarding network restrictions in the Middle East.
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Surfshark @surfshark.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Hi, we're sorry to hear that you had technical issues with our support chatbot. If you still require assistance we recommend reaching out to our human employees via email at support@surfshark.com or you can request a human agent once you join live chats.
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Surfshark @surfshark.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Hi Dan, you should be able to access streaming services while connected to the VPN, as long as you abide by their terms and conditions. If you do, but still encounter issues, please contact our support team at support@surfshark.com.
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Surfshark @surfshark.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Read more about it here: surfshark.com/research/cha...
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Surfshark @surfshark.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Nigerian princes might not be the kings of scams anymore — deepfakes using celebrities have scammed their way to over $1.1B in 2025 alone. This is your reminder to treat messages from famous people as spam. Because it likely is.
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Surfshark @surfshark.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
In 2025, the USA had more accounts breached than any other country. But wait, it gets worse: it had more accounts breached than all the other top 10 countries COMBINED. Get online protection, please, it’s time. surfshark.com/research/stu...
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Wrapping up 2025: global data breach statistics
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.
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Surfshark @surfshark.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
No security tool will help you if you click on EVERYTHING. That’s why our browser extension now rates website safety before you even click on it. Catch threats at the earliest point in your browsing journey. Get the Surfshark browser extension.
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Surfshark @surfshark.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Hi, thank you for bringing up this question. When you signed up for Surfshark services, a special signup deal was applied, allowing you to pay a reduced price. We aim to give customers the opportunity to try our service at a discounted rate. I hope this helps clarify things!
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Surfshark @surfshark.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Every time you go online, Surfshark wraps you in a cybersecurity shield. And at the end of every year, we wrap up our achievements and innovations. Read Surfshark’s 2025 Annual Wrap-up below. bit.ly/49xf3eB
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Surfshark @surfshark.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Reminder: if an app has no more software updates, that means it’s not improving to stop scammers — which might mean you’re racing an F1 car while riding a donkey.
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Surfshark @surfshark.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Internet is great. If you can afford it. And in this economy, it might be more challenging for some than others. We ranked 120+ countries by how affordable their internet is. Check out where your home landed.
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Surfshark @surfshark.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
Hey, thank you for reaching out. Sometimes, scans can take longer depending on the number of files and folders. However, if it’s been stuck without any change, try reinstalling Surfshark and rerunning the scan. If the issue persists, reach out to our support team at support@surfshark.com.
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Surfshark @surfshark.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
I hate to inform you that zero-click attacks exist...
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Surfshark @surfshark.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
See where your country stands on our Digital Quality of Life index: surfshark.com/research/dql
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Digital Quality of Life Index - Surfshark
The DQL Index examines digital wellbeing in 120+ countries. Discover how each country scores on five key pillars of digital life.
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Surfshark @surfshark.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Europe is the LeBron James of digital quality of life — it’s been dominating for so long, it’s hard to imagine it being any other way. But with most AI adapters being outside of Europe, maybe that’ll change soon?
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Surfshark @surfshark.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
Hi Andy, thanks for the suggestion! Currently, our iOS app only supports bypassing for websites due to technical limitations. However, we'll share your suggestion with the team. If there is anything else we can help out with, you can always reach out at support@surfshark.com or via live chat.
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Surfshark @surfshark.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Need more privacy online? Welcome Multi IP, a new feature allowing you to diversify your online history between many different IPs.
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Surfshark @surfshark.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Hey, thanks for bringing this up. We recommend reaching out to our support team at support@surfshark.com or via live chat on our site - they will thoroughly investigate your case and offer possible solutions.
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Surfshark @surfshark.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
OpenVPN is a widely used VPN protocol. While it has advantages over other protocols, such as reliability, it may be slower than newer options like WireGuard. But if you really want to understand how OpenVPN works and its setup process, check out our blog! surfshark.com/blog/what-is...
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What is OpenVPN, and how does it work? - Surfshark
OpenVPN is an open-sourced encryption protocol used for secure communication over the net. How does it work? Read along & find out.
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Surfshark @surfshark.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Hidden danger in your pocket: app stores removed nearly 4 MILLION apps in 2024 — most for fraud, scams, and privacy violations. Yet many were already on millions of devices before being caught. Safe? Not always.
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Surfshark @surfshark.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
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Data retention and AI chatbots
Surfshark’s study shows AI chatbots remember more than users expect, reminding everyone to be cautious about what they share.
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Surfshark @surfshark.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Which chatbot do you think collects most of your personal data? If you tell it to forget — will it listen? Find out in the latest Surfshark study.
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Surfshark @surfshark.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Email scams are evolving — your protection should too. Meet Surfshark’s AI-powered email scam checker, now part of our Chrome extension. It spots phishing attempts and malicious links before they get to you. Read more: surfshark.com/blog/surfsha...
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Surfshark introduces an email scam checking tool
Surfshark offers an AI-powered email scam detector to help identify and protect against phishing and malware.
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Surfshark @surfshark.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
We rely on encryption daily — it protects privacy and those who need safety most, from activists to journalists and vulnerable groups. On #GlobalEncryptionDay, learn more about why it matters from our conversation with Ryan Polk, Director of Internet Policy at the @internetsociety.bsky.social
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Encryption is crucial to stay safe online - Surfshark
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.
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Surfshark @surfshark.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
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Surfshark and the VTI stand firm in defending encryption
Surfshark urges to defend encryption against proposals like Chat Control that threaten everyone’s privacy.
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Surfshark @surfshark.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
As Global Encryption Day nears, we reaffirm our stance: strong encryption protects everyone, and weakening it puts us all at risk. The proposed EU Chat Control regulation would undermine encryption — the foundation of private and safe communication online.
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Surfshark @surfshark.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Why does the EU suddenly sound like it wants to be in your group chat? 🫤 The Chat Control proposal could make apps scan your private messages, putting encryption — and your privacy — at risk. Learn more in Surfshark’s latest research: surfshark.com/research/cha...
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Messaging apps that commit to your privacy
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...
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Surfshark @surfshark.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
For many, online privacy is a choice. For activists and journalists, it’s survival. @accessnow.org's Digital Security Helpline assists those targeted by regimes and spyware. Its director, @mohdmaskati.bsky.social, shares how his team helps vulnerable groups worldwide: surfshark.com/blog/access-...
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Access Now’s Digital Security Helpline
Mohammed Al-Maskati shares insights about helping activists and vulnerable groups online through Access Now’s Digital Security Helpline.
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Surfshark @surfshark.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Still waiting... but at least my VPN is on 🥱
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Surfshark @surfshark.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
4 reasons to try Surfshark’s cookie pop-up blocker: 1. Auto-rejects non-essential cookies 😉 2. Keeps your browsing clean and fast 🏎 3. Runs quietly in the background 🤫 4. Works on Chrome, Edge, and Firefox ✅
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Surfshark @surfshark.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Ever been denied entry into a club after the bouncer checked your ID? The hacker would be in the same situation if you just enabled your 2FA.
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Surfshark @surfshark.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Hey there. We do not have a Firewall feature currently, however we will forward the request to add it to our team. Thank you for your suggestion!
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Surfshark @surfshark.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
No popups. No updates. No problems. Just vibes.
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Surfshark @surfshark.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
A fix has been released for the Windows login issue. Please update to the latest version to resolve the problem. Thank you for your patience while we worked on this.
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Surfshark @surfshark.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
We're aware that some Windows users are experiencing login issues. Our team has identified the cause and is actively working on a fix. We'll provide another update as soon as the solution is released. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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Surfshark @surfshark.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
(•_•) <) )╯ stop tracking me / \
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Surfshark @surfshark.bsky.social · 31/08/2025
Auf der Konto-Webseite gibt es eine Option zum Löschen des Kontos. Unser Kundensupport-Team hilft Ihnen gerne beim Löschvorgang.
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