5 ways VPNs have surprised us this year

Demand for today's best VPNs is bigger than ever, and it’s not surprising when you consider how the internet’s changing. Age verification requirements are rolling out across the UK, and the EU isn’t far behind, digital surveillance is an ever-present fact of life, even trying to watch your favourite shows will lead you into a battle with geo-blocks sooner or later.

We’re keeping a close eye on these developments and the corresponding uptick in VPN usage, but it’s not all bad news.

We’ve also seen the VPN industry evolve to keep up with the threats to your privacy, and along the way we’ve encountered a few pleasant surprises (as well as one not-so-pleasant surprise). From forward-thinking security upgrades to a concerning trend in how malicious free VPNs are flooding app stores, here are five VPN developments that have ...