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SoloSecure launches freelancer cyberattack defence training
Malware

SoloSecure launches freelancer cyberattack defence training

SoloSecure certification launches to help freelancers defend against rising cyber threats, safeguarding their businesses and clients in the growing gig economy.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Data breaches increase almost three times globally
Breach Prevention

Data breaches increase almost three times globally

A total of 110.8 million accounts were breached in Q2 2023, with the US ranking first and amounting to almost half of all breaches from April through June.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2023
Surfshark releases fake news filter for Chrome and Firefox
Virtual Private Networks

Surfshark releases fake news filter for Chrome and Firefox

In a bid to prevent the spread of misinformation, Surfshark has announced the release of its fake news warning (FNW) extension for Chrome and Firefox.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2022
VPNs are the MVPs, so what exactly can they help you with?
Virtual Private Networks

VPNs are the MVPs, so what exactly can they help you with?

Using a VPN can help you get cheaper flights and hide from your ISP. Find out how this tool can protect your privacy and access better deals.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Feb 2022
Study: Rideshare apps hungry for customers personal data
Marketing Technologies

Study: Rideshare apps hungry for customers personal data

Data has revealed the most data-hungry rideshare apps on the market, along with other surprising results around their safety and reliability.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Jan 2022
Surfshark adds a website safety warning feature to its browser extension
Virtual Private Networks

Surfshark adds a website safety warning feature to its browser extension

Surfshark created website safety warning feature that encourages people to be more mindful about the data they are giving to websites and digital platforms.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jan 2022
Surfshark launches tool to stop personal info being sold by data brokers
Cybersecurity

Surfshark launches tool to stop personal info being sold by data brokers

Cybersecurity company Surfshark has released Incogni, a tool that helps prevent personal information from being stored and sold by data brokers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jan 2022
Hackers leak 5 million email addresses daily - reports
Data Privacy

Hackers leak 5 million email addresses daily - reports

Hackers leak around 5.5 million email addresses daily, with passwords attached, according to research by cybersecurity firm Surfshark.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Nov 2021
Data requests to Apple, Google, Facebook and Microsoft triple as surveillance escalates
Surveillance

Data requests to Apple, Google, Facebook and Microsoft triple as surveillance escalates

Global user data surveillance has increased for the seventh consecutive year, with data requests to tech giants tripling from 2013 to 2019.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2021
Surfshark rolls out WireGuard open source VPN protocol
Virtual Private Networks

Surfshark rolls out WireGuard open source VPN protocol

When there is less code in a VPN, it is less susceptible to security vulnerabilities due to easier configuration and management, according to Surfshark.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Oct 2020
Remote working tips from a cybersecurity advisor
Virtual Private Networks

Remote working tips from a cybersecurity advisor

As remote working becomes the norm, companies must protect their data and consider the environment of their workers. A New Zealand VPN can make a difference.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2020
COVID-19: Surfshark joins growing list of companies offering free services
Virtual Private Networks

COVID-19: Surfshark joins growing list of companies offering free services

Surfshark is offering free six-month VPN subscriptions to help small businesses protect remote employees from cyberattacks during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2020