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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...
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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November 19, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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...
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.
November 12, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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.
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.
November 4, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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.
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...
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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October 29, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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...
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
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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October 21, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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
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.
October 20, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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.
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...
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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October 10, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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...
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-...
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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October 7, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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-...
Still waiting... but at least my VPN is on 🥱
October 1, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Still waiting... but at least my VPN is on 🥱
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 ✅
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 ✅
September 25, 2025 at 7:27 AM
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 ✅
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 ✅
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.
September 18, 2025 at 7:02 AM
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.
No popups. No updates. No problems. Just vibes.
September 11, 2025 at 1:14 PM
No popups. No updates. No problems. Just vibes.
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September 3, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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Online privacy is like pants.
You don’t always notice it… until you don’t have it.
Put on some online pants. Use Surfshark.
August 27, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Online privacy is like pants.
You don’t always notice it… until you don’t have it.
Put on some online pants. Use Surfshark.
Your password shouldn’t be your dog’s name. Especially if your dog has an Instagram.
August 20, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Your password shouldn’t be your dog’s name. Especially if your dog has an Instagram.
Smart glasses are starting to feel like CCTV on your face — except this time, you’re paying to be watched. The #MetaAI app, required to use Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses, collects over 90% of all possible data types listed in the App Store — 33 out of 35, to be exact. Full research in the comments 👇
August 13, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Smart glasses are starting to feel like CCTV on your face — except this time, you’re paying to be watched. The #MetaAI app, required to use Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses, collects over 90% of all possible data types listed in the App Store — 33 out of 35, to be exact. Full research in the comments 👇
Our VPN just got way smarter — for macOS users. FastTrack is Surfshark’s new feature that finds the fastest VPN route in real time. Connect via Sydney, Seattle, or Vancouver, and feel the boost. Details here: surfshark.com/blog/surfsha...
Surfshark introduces a new technology - Surfshark
Our innovative, new technology optimizes VPN routes in real time for enhanced internet performance.
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August 7, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Our VPN just got way smarter — for macOS users. FastTrack is Surfshark’s new feature that finds the fastest VPN route in real time. Connect via Sydney, Seattle, or Vancouver, and feel the boost. Details here: surfshark.com/blog/surfsha...
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses pair with an app that collects over 90% of all possible data types (33 out of 35). Smart? Maybe. Private? Not really. Check our full research on wearables and privacy: surfshark.com/research/stu...
Data collection practices of smart watches, rings, and glasses
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...
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August 7, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses pair with an app that collects over 90% of all possible data types (33 out of 35). Smart? Maybe. Private? Not really. Check our full research on wearables and privacy: surfshark.com/research/stu...
Outdoor security camera apps collect 50% more of your info than other smart home device apps. So, do they only have eyes on the strangers lurking outside your house?
Check out our Smart Home Privacy Checker. link.surfshark.com/4c3KgEq
Check out our Smart Home Privacy Checker. link.surfshark.com/4c3KgEq
How private are your smart home devices? - Surfshark
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.
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July 30, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Outdoor security camera apps collect 50% more of your info than other smart home device apps. So, do they only have eyes on the strangers lurking outside your house?
Check out our Smart Home Privacy Checker. link.surfshark.com/4c3KgEq
Check out our Smart Home Privacy Checker. link.surfshark.com/4c3KgEq
A fake girlfriend. A fake CEO. A fake government official. All deepfakes. All scams. Nearly $900M lost to AI-generated fraud. The tricks are getting smarter — are we? Read the full story: surfshark.com/research/cha...
Deepfake fraud caused financial losses nearing $900 million
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...
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July 23, 2025 at 6:44 AM
A fake girlfriend. A fake CEO. A fake government official. All deepfakes. All scams. Nearly $900M lost to AI-generated fraud. The tricks are getting smarter — are we? Read the full story: surfshark.com/research/cha...
Setting up a VPN on any device is easier than you think. Just follow our step-by-step guide.
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How to set up a VPN on any device: complete guide (2025)
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.
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July 15, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Setting up a VPN on any device is easier than you think. Just follow our step-by-step guide.
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What do Chrome and Pac-Man have in common? Both gobble things non-stop. Pac-Man gobbles dots, whereas Chrome gobbles your personal data. And compared to other browsers, Chrome is the winner in the data collection game.
July 8, 2025 at 7:40 AM
What do Chrome and Pac-Man have in common? Both gobble things non-stop. Pac-Man gobbles dots, whereas Chrome gobbles your personal data. And compared to other browsers, Chrome is the winner in the data collection game.
Have you ever considered the energy used by a ChatGPT query? How long would you microwave your lunch to match 1 query's energy consumption? Check out our Chart of the Week to find out!
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How much energy does generative AI use? - Surfshark
Surfshark’s research analyzes the energy consumption of AI chatbots. It shows that just 26 ChatGPT queries could microwave a meal.
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July 2, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Have you ever considered the energy used by a ChatGPT query? How long would you microwave your lunch to match 1 query's energy consumption? Check out our Chart of the Week to find out!
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Surfing safely just got smoother! We’ve launched Everlink — a new feature that keeps your VPN connection stable and your data safe, even when something goes wrong behind the scenes. Learn how it works (and why it matters) in our blog! surfshark.com/blog/surfsha...
Surfshark introduces a new technology — Everlink - Surfshark
It’s a new patented technology that provides a more stable and reliable VPN connection.
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June 23, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Surfing safely just got smoother! We’ve launched Everlink — a new feature that keeps your VPN connection stable and your data safe, even when something goes wrong behind the scenes. Learn how it works (and why it matters) in our blog! surfshark.com/blog/surfsha...
Astrology apps are interested in more than just your star sign... Our study shows that half of the analyzed astrology apps track users’ data. Which one leads the way? Check Surfshark’s Chart of the Week and find out!
Astro apps know your future, and your data, too - Surfshark
Surfshark's study shows half of the analyzed astrology apps track users' data. Nebula is the most data-hungry astrology app.
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June 4, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Astrology apps are interested in more than just your star sign... Our study shows that half of the analyzed astrology apps track users’ data. Which one leads the way? Check Surfshark’s Chart of the Week and find out!