Rene Millman

Rene Millman

Contributing Writer

Rene Millman is a seasoned technology journalist whose work has appeared in The Guardian, the Financial Times, Computer Weekly, and IT Pro. With over two decades of experience as a reporter and editor, he specializes in making complex topics like cybersecurity, VPNs, and enterprise software accessible and engaging.

His writing is backed by years of market analysis, allowing him to deliver news and features with an expert’s understanding of the industry.

Articles by: Rene Millman

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Proton VPN usage spikes in Oman amid suspected TikTok block

By Rene Millman Published

Proton VPN Free has seen a 600% surge in Omani sign-ups as users scramble to bypass a suspected nationwide ban on TikTok. Here is everything we know so far.

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France blocks under-15 social media ban over freedom of expression fears

By Rene Millman Published

The Constitutional Council ruled the proposed bill unconstitutional, pausing the government's plans to look into VPN usage next

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EU introduces strict new security rules for VPNs with the help of industry giants

By Rene Millman Published

Backed by industry heavyweights like NordVPN and Surfshark, this new regulatory framework aims to keep your digital life safer

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Proton VPN rolls out Rust-powered 'Proton Protocols' in beta across all major apps

By Rene Millman Published

The new 'ProTun' architecture brings advanced kill switches, better app stability, and a foundation for post-quantum encryption to Windows, iOS, Android, and Linux

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Surfshark takes aim at the smishing epidemic with new real-time scam text protection

By Rene Millman Published

Surfshark is expanding its anti-fraud arsenal with a real-time scam text protection tool designed to detect and block malicious "smishing" messages on mobile devices before they can do any harm.

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NordVPN secures a spot in the Premier League with new Aston Villa partnership

By Rene Millman Published

The security giant continues its sporting expansion, bringing safer matchday browsing and digital education to Villa Park fans

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EU study proposes 30-minute takedown of illegal streams, and your VPN is in the crosshairs

By Rene Millman Published

A newly commissioned European Parliament report calls for strict, legally binding anti-piracy rules, and the potential for collateral internet damage is huge

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Privacy giant Proton may be building a web browser — but its community turns cold

By Rene Millman Published

Proton appears to be exploring the development of a privacy-first web browser. But despite the company's reputation, fans are questioning the move and asking for updates to existing tools instead.

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NordVPN outpaces competitors in independent tests, with top marks for speed and malware protection

By Rene Millman Published

The popular VPN firm proves its mettle with a 99.1% malware detection rate and blistering download speeds in rigorous third-party evaluations

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NordVPN gives Linux users a major upgrade with automatic GUI app installation

By Rene Millman Published

NordVPN's 5.3.0 update for Linux brings automatic GUI app installations, a new diagnostic command, and case-insensitive CLI commands to streamline your online security.

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Hackers caught hijacking this Chinese Windows VPN's installers to spread malware

By Rene Millman Published

QuickFox VPN users might be at risk. Researchers discovered that attackers trojanized the software's Windows installer for over a year to deploy a persistent backdoor.

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'The largest in history:' Russia blocks over 20 popular VPNs in major internet crackdown

By Rene Millman Published

A fresh wave of state censorship has disrupted access to dozens of circumvention tools since Tuesday, but VPN providers are fighting back

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AdGuard VPN launches standalone Meta Quest app for system-wide VR protection

By Rene Millman Published

After launching a limited browser extension in March, AdGuard VPN is stepping up its metaverse security game with a system-wide app

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10 million downloads but no website? New TechRadar data reveals how Android VPNs are gaming the system to avoid supporting users effectively

By Rene Millman Last updated

We've audited thousands of mobile VPNs for weaknesses. After sifting through the details, there's more to be concerned about than you might think.

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Proton VPN quietly unveils a massive under-the-hood upgrade — here's all we know about 'Proton Protocols'

By Rene Millman Published

A completely rebuilt codebase aims to improve anti-censorship capabilities, boost app stability, and pave the way for post-quantum encryption

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Apple and Google are hosting hundreds of dangerous VPN links — here is why your device is at risk

By Rene Millman Published

TechRadar data has uncovered how VPN listings on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store are, in some cases, hiding links that could put users at risk.

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'The VPN you can simply trust and forget about' — Norton VPN boosts security, speeds, and network in latest round of upgrades

By Rene Millman Published

Norton VPN just rolled out a major update featuring post-quantum protection against next-gen cyber threats, alongside rebuilt mobile apps that connect twice as fast. Here's all you need to know.

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Thousands of iOS and Android VPNs are hiding behind fake websites and useless privacy policies — here's how to spot them

By Rene Millman Published

A TechRadar audit of Google Play Store and App Store VPNs has shown the scale of transparency issues across listings.

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Proton VPN's anti-censorship Stealth protocol finally lands on Linux

By Rene Millman Published

The highly anticipated obfuscation feature is rolling out to Debian, Ubuntu, and Fedora users on the GUI app

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Suspicious content? NordVPN's new AI bot will check it for you on WhatsApp, X, and Instagram

By Rene Millman Published

Completely free to use, NordBot acts as a quick safety checker for messages, URLs, and images across popular social platforms

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'VPNs are lawful technical tools,' says EU Court in landmark Anne Frank copyright ruling

By Rene Millman Published

The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that publishers and VPN providers aren't liable for copyright infringement

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'It’s time to punch more holes in the closed Internet' — This free VPN now promises to be even better at evading censorship

By Rene Millman Published

Unredacted’s FreeSocks v2 is here with upgraded stealth protocols, zero IP logging, and full server ownership. Discover how this free VPN is staying one step ahead of global state censors.

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Russians need a VPN to access Google and Apple as unexplained nationwide outages hit

By Rene Millman Published

Russian internet users awoke to broken connections across Google, Apple, and GitHub websites. While state censors deny involvement, the outages highlight why VPNs are more crucial than ever.

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'We decided not to limit VPNs': UK government U-turns on age-gating privacy tools

By Rene Millman Published

The UK government has confirmed it will not restrict VPN access as part of its upcoming social media bans, prioritizing digital privacy while introducing new curfews for 16- and 17-year-olds.

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VPN firms and digital rights groups join forces to urge the UK government to leave VPNs alone

By Rene Millman Published

A coalition including Amnesty International, NordVPN, and Mozilla has warned that forcing age checks on privacy tools will put millions of citizens at risk

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