vpnMentor’s Research Team observed a significant spike in the demand for VPN services in France. The surge comes after Aylo’s Pornhub, the largest adult website in the world, stated users would not be allowed access to its site from within the country and subsequently geo-blocked French IP
Leading VPN provider NordVPN has announced that it will roll out post-quantum encryption on all its major app-supported platforms. In NordVPN’s implementation, post-quantum encryption is integrated with its proprietary NordLynx protocol. Based on WireGuard, NordLynx is available on all of its
The Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) announced on April 18, 2025, that it has officially licensed three companies to operate VPN services in the country. It urged other VPN providers to apply for licenses to ensure compliance with government regulations. According to the official
Surfshark announced that it will add its Bypasser split-tunneling feature to its macOS app as part of a new update. This means that this capability is now available on all major platforms supported by Surfshark, including Windows, Android, iOS, and its browser extension. Surfshark’s Bypasser
vpnMentor's Research Team observed a sudden 1,900% surge in VPN demand in Papua New Guinea. The increase came about right after the government shut down Facebook as a "test" conducted under the country's anti-terrorism laws. Key Facts: From Monday, the 24th, through Tuesday, the 25th, Papua
vpnMentor’s Research Team observed a whopping 10.000% surge in VPN demand in Turkey amidst the controversial detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. Following his arrest, authorities restricted access to social media and messaging platforms across the country. Key facts: On the morning of
ExpressVPN has unveiled a major update for Linux users, introducing a full graphical user interface (GUI) for its VPN app. This update is designed to make the app more accessible for those who would rather not use the command line. Previously, ExpressVPN’s Linux app was command-line only,
NordVPN has launched a new protocol called NordWhisper, designed to help bypass network restrictions that typically block VPN connections. The company announced that the protocol will allow for a smoother and more reliable browsing experience in environments where traditional VPNs are often
vpnMentor’s Research Team recently conducted extensive research on the increasing demand for VPNs in the US and its effect on Pornhub's traffic — and a nuanced picture emerged. The data shows how age verification laws, geo-blocking, and user behavior are shaping online privacy and content access.
vpnMentor’s Research Team has been following the looming TikTok ban in the United States, as the platform has sparked debates surrounding national security and data privacy concerns. The saga began with ByteDance, the China-based company behind TikTok, facing pressure to sell its U.S. operations or