The Ultimate Guide to Virtual Private Networks
A curated UK edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).
What to know about Virtual Private Networks
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) have become essential tools in today's digital world, offering users enhanced privacy, security, and access to restricted content. Whether it's protecting data on public Wi-Fi, securing remote work connections, or circumventing censorship, VPNs help shield online activities from prying eyes and cyber threats.
Explore a wide range of stories covering VPN technology advancements, emerging security challenges, and practical guides on choosing and using VPNs effectively. Learn about the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, from risks like data breaches and ransomware to innovations like Zero Trust Network Access and cloud VPN solutions. Whether you're concerned about personal online privacy or managing organizational network security, these insights highlight why VPNs remain crucial for safeguarding digital life.
UK Virtual Private Networks News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
AI drives demand for cybersecurity compliance experts
AI adoption boosts demand for cybersecurity GRC specialists as Malt says compliance work now dominates projects across its freelancer marketplace.
UK telecom servers expose security details, study finds
Study finds UK telecom firms exposing security-critical server data as Europe-wide analysis flags widespread certificate failures and critical asset weaknesses.
UK firms urged to bolster cyber security after breaches
Business Hub warns UK firms to tighten basic cyber defences as government figures show 43% hit by breaches, phishing and ransomware in past year.
ExpressVPN launches privacy-first AI platform ExpressAI
ExpressVPN expands beyond its VPN roots with ExpressAI, a privacy-focused platform using confidential computing to keep prompts and chats hidden.
UK businesses hit by cyber breaches as phishing rises
Cyber breaches hit 43% of UK firms as phishing surges and basic safeguards like 2FA and VPNs see worryingly low uptake.
Spitfire unveils dual-IMSI multi-network IoT data SIM
Spitfire launches dual-IMSI multi-network IoT SIM for UK firms, promising seamless failover, tighter security and tariffs from GBP £1 a month.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Virtual Private Networks
Featured News
Expert Columns
Why service desks are emerging as a critical security weakness
VPN vulnerabilities don't have to become breaches
Small alert, big defense: Inside a SOC's early-morning response
Why businesses need wired, wireless, and power-over-ethernet (PoE) firewalls
Upgrade advantage: Why security enhancements matter for MSPs and MSSPs
Watch out for these eight trends to impact cybersecurity teams in 2026
10 cybersecurity tips to survive Cyber Monday
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Virtual Private Networks News
Ransomware victims refuse to pay as data extortion soars
Most ransomware-hit firms now refuse to pay, as Arctic Wolf reports an 11-fold surge in data-only extortion and booming remote access abuse.
Greater Anglia named UK's top work-friendly train operator in study
Greater Anglia leads UK train operators for work-friendly travel, excelling in reliability, comfort, Wi-Fi, and onboard facilities, aiding commuting professionals.
New UK cyber security bill to raise standards for all suppliers
The UK Government's Cyber Security and Resilience Bill raises standards for over 900 suppliers, enhancing cyber defence across critical national infrastructure and supply chains.
Cyberattacks cost UK firms over GBP £10,000 as hybrid work rises
With 28% of UK workers hybrid working, cyberattacks now cost firms over GBP £10,000 on average, raising urgent security concerns for remote staff.
UK parents favour tech restrictions over grounding as discipline
UK parents now prefer restricting digital access over grounding, with 35% confiscating phones and 31% switching off WiFi to discipline their children.
UK SMEs fear cybersecurity risks in remote working era
A new study reveals that 23% of UK SMEs view remote working as a significant cybersecurity risk, with many unprepared for potential cyber-attacks.
Hetzner unveils new cloud server plans from EUR €3.79 per month
Hetzner has unveiled four new shared vCPU cloud server plans, starting at EUR €3.79 per month, featuring Intel processors to cater to a variety of applications.
Object First launches Fleet Manager for backup estates
Object First launches cloud-based Fleet Manager to help enterprises and service providers oversee distributed backup estates and spot ransomware risks.
Norton Neo browser adds built-in VPN & anti-phishing
Norton Neo browser gets built-in VPN and anti-phishing tools by default, as Gen says most blocked attacks in early 2026 were web-based.
Cloudflare warns of AI code review prompt injection
Cloudflare says indirect prompt injection can fool AI code reviewers, with malicious scripts slipping past models when buried in large files and comment noise.
Zscaler joins Anthropic Project Glasswing on cyber AI
Zscaler joins Anthropic's Project Glasswing to test Claude Mythos Preview in software scans, as the firm pushes zero trust against AI-driven attacks.
Manufacturing leads ransomware targets in 2025 report
Manufacturing was the most targeted sector for ransomware in 2025, as Check Point counted 1,466 attacks worldwide amid rising supply chain exposure.
Cloudflare Mesh links AI agents to private networks
Cloudflare launches Mesh to give AI agents secure access to private networks across clouds, data centres and internal systems.
Certes launches v7 with quantum-safe edge protection
Certes says v7 extends quantum-safe data protection to edge systems, letting organisations secure hybrid workloads without application rewrites.
Qualys warns attackers exploit flaws before disclosure
Qualys says attackers are exploiting flaws before disclosure as remediation backlogs swell, with edge devices facing the highest risk.
Qualys warns exploitation is outpacing manual patching
Qualys study says attackers are exploiting flaws before patches exist, as manual remediation lags and edge systems emerge as the highest risk.
ExpressVPN launches private AI platform with secure enclaves
ExpressVPN expands beyond VPNs with encrypted AI chats, launching ExpressAI on confidential computing enclaves after an audit by cybersecurity firm Cure53.
SonicWall flags SMB cyber gaps as attacks rise 20.8%
SonicWall says small firms are being hit hardest by basic security lapses as ransomware, bot traffic and identity theft keep climbing.
Zyxel tops techconsult firewall rankings, wins VPN acclaim
Zyxel wins top firewall spot in techconsult's latest user survey, while also landing among the leading VPN vendors for ease of use and support.
HPE Threat Labs spot industrialised cybercrime surge
HPE Threat Labs warns cybercrime now runs like big business, as AI-fuelled, industrial-scale attacks hammer government and finance.