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
UK VPN searches jump after under-16 social media plan
Search interest surged as ministers' under-16 social media plan prompted privacy fears, with UK VPN queries hitting their highest since early August.
Omada launches Fusion Gateway for installers & MSPs
Installers and MSPs could cut setup time and licence costs as Omada's new gateways target multi-site small business networks.
Spitfire IoT revenue surges as UK customers adopt SIMs
UK firms are cutting connectivity costs as Spitfire's IoT revenue jumps 238% on demand from generators, EV chargers and kiosks.
Beesley & Fildes deploys 10ZiG zero clients at branches
The switch removes a security and compliance risk for the builders' merchant after its former thin client supplier collapsed.
AI drives demand for cybersecurity compliance experts
Businesses are seeking more advisers as AI and tighter rules make cybersecurity compliance the most in-demand skillset on Malt’s platform.
UK telecom servers expose security details, study finds
Customer data and service security may be at risk, as nearly one in five UK telecom web servers leak configuration details, a study finds.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Virtual Private Networks
Expert Columns
SonicWall research sounds Code Red on healthcare cybersecurity as attack rates refuse to decline
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
UK firms urged to bolster cyber security after breaches
Nearly 612,000 firms were hit last year, underscoring a gap in basic defences as phishing and ransomware drive growing losses.
ExpressVPN launches privacy-first AI platform ExpressAI
Users can now query AI without prompts or files being exposed, as ExpressVPN moves beyond virtual private networks into confidential computing.
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.
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.
Attackers exploit trusted credentials in email fraud surge
Email fraud is now the top incident type, accounting for 45% of cases as attackers bypass multi-factor authentication with stolen credentials.
APT28-linked campaign hijacks hotel Wi-Fi for logins
Corporate travellers at hotels and conference centres were quietly sent to fake Microsoft 365 pages after attackers took over guest Wi-Fi gateways.
Firewalla App 1.69 adds AI threat analysis & phishing
Administrators gain phishing defences and AI alarm explanations as Firewalla folds more security controls into a single app update.
NCC Group reports ransomware rise as supply chain risks grow
Industrial firms remained the main target as global ransomware attacks climbed 3% in Q2, with North America still hardest hit.
ExpressVPN names Max Kaplan winner of Big Ad Contest
More than 20,000 entries fuelled a creator-led AI ad push as the winning spot now appears on Times Square screens.
WatchGuard warns of shadow AI & weak security habits
Persistent gaps in basic cyber hygiene are leaving small businesses exposed, with most staff reusing passwords and many using unauthorised AI tools.
Financial services faces most cyberattacks per device
Legacy systems and slow patching are leaving banks exposed, with financial services hit by more than double the average cyberattacks per device.
Google details three uses for Cloud Router route policies
The controls are helping network teams filter routes, steer traffic and preserve appliance state without third-party virtual networking tools.
ExpressVPN adds 214 locations across 113 countries
Users now have more local routing choices as ExpressVPN widens its app-selectable network to 214 locations in 113 countries.