virtual private network (VPN)

Users can sign up to be on the waiting list for the invite-only tool, available for $4.99 per month

Firms in the IT and telecoms industry among those targeted by a reconnaissance and information theft campaign

VPN services tried and tested

We explain why you might want to hide your IP address and how to do it safely

Secure access to your network isn’t something to be taken lightly

Secure access to your network isn’t something to be taken lightly

A virtual private network is usually the go-to solution when it comes to remote connections, but other options may be more suitable

Slick and speedy, with in-depth options that techies will love, but note the lack of support for US Netflix

We roundup the best free VPN services for 2018 to help you browse anonymously

But the desktop version will remain available for now...

The company will integrate the VPN service into its security offering

The VPN app compresses data and offers tips to reduce data drain

Bear these essential points in mind when building or upgrading your infrastructure

Apple removes VPNs from the Chinese store, while Russia makes them illegal

Opera believes you'd use a VPN if you knew enough about the internet

And why should you care?

Cute, cheap and mostly effective, Tunnelbear suits individuals and micro-businesses

We encountered too many minor but annoying issues with Online Shield

NordVPN is great value and offers high levels of security and privacy

A huge range of servers and many security features makes Hide My Ass a fair choice

Easy to use, effective and reasonably priced, but lacks advanced settings

CyberGhost offers intermediate control, but it's expensive if you have multiple devices