Update: Apple does appear to have introduced an (optional) fix for this as of iOS 14, but questions remain – see update at end. A well-known security researcher says that iOS VPN apps (virtual private ...

This story originally appeared on Ars Technica, a trusted source for technology news, tech policy analysis, reviews, and more. Ars is owned by WIRED's parent company, Condé Nast. Michael Horowitz, a ...

Just a couple weeks after introducing a free and unlimited virtual private network (VPN) for its browser, Opera is doing the same on iOS. The company launched a new iOS app Monday that brings an ...

In late 2020, Google introduced a VPN for its Google One subscription that provides additional Drive/Photos storage, extended support, and other perks. After initially being Android-only, the Google ...

Opera’s VPN, meanwhile, does not require a subscription. The company says users don’t have to create an account to log in or use the feature. Opera also notes it ...

(Update, Aug. 18, 2:40 p.m.: Proton founder and CEO Andy Yen said in a statement: “The fact that this is still an issue is disappointing to say the least. We first notified Apple privately of this ...

The latest version of iOS that I tested with is 15.6." Horowitz claims that his findings are backed up by a similar report issued in March 2020 by privacy company Proton, which said an iOS VPN bypass ...

Auto-connecting your VPN on public Wi-Fi adds privacy and peace of mind without relying on your memory or manual toggles.

Over the last few years, I’ve become increasingly concerned about personal privacy. I don’t have anything to hide, but I don’t like the fact that so much of my personal information can be used by ...

An unpatched bug present in iOS 13.3.1 and later could keep a virtual private network (VPN) from fully encrypting all traffic, leaving data and IP addresses exposed. VPNs work by routing your internet ...