Articles by Mark Gill, Tech Security Writer

Mark is a Tech Security Writer for TechRadar and has been published on Comparitech and IGN. He graduated with a degree in English and Journalism from the University of Lincoln and spent several years teaching English as a foreign language in Spain. The Facebook-Cambridge Analytica data scandal sparked Mark’s interest in online privacy, leading him to write hundreds of articles on VPNs, antivirus software, password managers, and other cybersecurity topics. He recently completed the Google Cybersecurity Certificate, and when he's not studying for the CompTIA Security+ exam, Mark can be found agonizing over his fantasy football team selections, watching the Detroit Lions, and battling bugs and bots in Helldivers 2.

Articles by: Mark Gill

Surfshark partners with Internews to protect journalists and activists with free VPN access

By Mark Gill published 11 February 26

Surfshark has helped 100 media outlets and civil society groups in nine high-risk countries to access a free and secure internet. Here's why it matters.

Best free VPNs for iPhone – the safest free solutions for your phone, based on expert testing

By Mark Gill, Rob Dunne last updated 11 February 26

Free iPhone protection Protecting your iPhone doesn't have to cost a fortune. Check out my round-up of the best free iPhone VPNs that you can trust.

The best VPNs for iPhone – top choices for iOS based on expert testing

By Mark Gill, Rob Dunne last updated 11 February 26

Updated I've compared the best VPNs for iPhone in February 2026. Protect yourself online with a tried and tested iOS VPN app.

ExpressVPN apps running on a laptop and mobile during TechRadar's testing

ExpressVPN slashes prices for Valentine’s Day – here’s how to save up to 81%

By Mark Gill published 3 February 26

ExpressVPN Valentine's deal brings discounts on all one-year and two-year plans until February 16. Here's how to get your VPN bargain.

Independent auditors confirm NordVPN never stores your data – for the 6th time

By Mark Gill published 3 February 26

NordVPN’s latest no-logs audit once again validates the company’s long-standing privacy claim: it doesn’t retain any identifying logs of its users. Here's why it matters.

TunnelBear's free VPN users have just lost custom server selection and split tunneling – here's why

By Mark Gill last updated 27 January 26

TunnelBear has just announced several changes to its free VPN, including dropping custom server selection and split tunneling. Here’s all you need to know.

"In conclusion, the reviewed scope appears to be on a good security level compared to systems of similar size and complexity." — Independent review confirms Mullvad’s strong privacy protections

By Mark Gill published 22 January 26

Mullvad’s latest security audit confirms that Mullvad’s account and payment services continue to meet high standards, finding no critical flaws.

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NordVPN vs Proton VPN — which provider is better for you?

By Mark Gill, Rob Dunne published 15 January 26

Our best VPN overall against a Swiss privacy titan, which is better for you?

Proton's Lifetime account raffle raises $1.27 million for digital rights advocates

By Mark Gill published 13 January 26

With the money generated from its 2025 Lifetime Account Charity Fundraiser, Proton has awarded grants to ten community-chosen groups defending privacy online and digital rights.

ExpressVPN vs Surfshark: we've compared every aspect of each to establish which is the best choice for you

By Mark Gill, Rob Dunne last updated 12 January 26

VPN ExpressVPN and Surfshark are two of the very finest VPNs. See how they compare to know which is right for you!

The best VPNs for iPad: our expert picks to secure your tablet

By Mark Gill last updated 30 December 25

Protect your iPad from digital threats and unblock content from around the world. Here are my top iPad VPN recommendations.

Urban VPN Proxy is the latest free VPN spying on users – here's how to stay safe

By Mark Gill published 17 December 25

Security researchers estimate that over 8 million users have been affected

NordVPN Prime vs Proton Unlimited – which is the best premium VPN deal this Cyber Monday?

By Mark Gill last updated 1 December 25

Prepared to splash out on shoring up your security? Here's what to weigh up.

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Feeling homesick? Proton’s Black Friday VPN deal is perfect for UK-based expats

By Mark Gill published 28 November 25

Accessing content from home helps 88% of expats in the UK feel connected. With Proton VPN Black Friday deal, you can, too, at a fraction of the price.

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Online scams skyrocket before Black Friday – NordVPN warns what shoppers should watch out for

By Mark Gill published 19 November 25

Ready for Black Friday? NordVPN warns against an increase in fake shops and online scams. Here's all you need to know.

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Privacy fears drive VPN boom as Italy enforces mandatory age verification

By Mark Gill published 12 November 25

VPN demand in Italy doubled on the first day of mandatory age verification, as internet users are turning to VPNs to evade checks.

Mullvad says goodbye to proxy search, citing big changes in the search industry

By Mark Gill published 11 November 25

Mullvad is set to discontinue its Leta search proxy later this month and encourages all users to switch to the Mullvad Browser.

Another audit, same result - Mullvad proven secure and log-free in latest audit check

By Mark Gill published 29 October 25

No critical flaws have been found across key areas of the provider yet again

Mobile Mullvad VPN users gain QUIC-enabled censorship bypass

By Mark Gill published 22 October 25

After landing on desktop, the new update brings QUIC to Mullvad’s mobile apps to better disguise WireGuard traffic.

Jordan's Discord fans flock to VPNs to defeat sudden outage

By Mark Gill published 15 October 25

Jordan’s Discord outage triggers a 250% surge in Proton VPN Free signups as users seek ways to safely bypass the block.

Surfshark drops legacy iOS and MacOS support, shifts focus to latest Apple releases

By Mark Gill published 7 October 25

Surfshark cuts ties with out-of-date Apple operating systems as it drops support for its legacy Apple VPN apps – here’s all you need to know.

You can now get a Dedicated IP on Surfshark’s browser extension

By Mark Gill published 1 October 25

Before an exclusive feature for Surfshark desktop and mobile apps, Chrome, Firefox, and Edge users can now choose from 20 Dedicated IP address locations.

Proton VPN’s no-logs policy holds up under scrutiny of fourth independent audit

By Mark Gill published 24 September 25

Third-party auditors verify Proton VPN’s no-logs policy again and confirm the provider never collects or stores your data. Here's why it matters.

Forget crypto scams – NordVPN’s new tool helps you keep your funds safe

By Mark Gill published 23 September 25

NordVPN introduces a crypto wallet checker to combat scams. Here's all you need to know.

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Disappear online - Windscribe’s Chrome and Edge VPN extensions get a privacy upgrade

By Mark Gill published 18 September 25

Windscribe takes Chrome and Edge privacy to the next level with an Anti-Fingerprinting tool that limits online tracking by spoofing browser identifiers.

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