Subj : VPN news live - the latest on cybersecurity, digital rights, and To : All From : TechnologyDaily Date : Tue Nov 18 2025 13:30:07 VPN news live - the latest on cybersecurity, digital rights, and online privacy Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2025 13:14:58 +0000 Description: Real-time updates, exclusive deals and expert analysis from the VPN industry FULL STORY ====================================================================== From security audits and new product features, to the introduction of advanced security protocols, the VPN industry is constantly changing. At the same time, people's privacy is being threatened by new laws and the development of intrusive surveillance technologies. With so much going on, it's hard to keep track of all the details. This live blog is dedicated to following the most important stories from the world of VPN, digital privacy, and cybersecurity so you can stay updated and secure. The biggest VPN stories from last week Ofcom told TechRadar that it's monitoring people's VPN use in the UK following the Online Safety Act Mandatory age checks were introduced in Italy, although full implementation isn't expected until February 2026 Global digital rights declined for the 15th consecutive year, according to the annual Freedom on the Net report Today's best Black Friday VPN deals The 2025 Black Friday season has started early for the VPN industry, with leading providers already advertising their best prices of the year. NordVPN is now available for $2.99 a month with 3 months extra, Surfshark is down to $1.99 a month and Proton is in between at $2.49 . We'll update this page with details of all the best VPN Black Friday deals as they come in or check out our full report on Black Friday VPN deals here. Hi, it's Sam. To kick things off this week, I thought I'd share a couple of news stories you might have missed from last week. First up, Surfshark announced a new deal with Bristol City FC. The company will become the football club's Official VPN partner. It follows the likes of NordVPN who have a partnership with Tottenham Hotspur and ExpressVPN who recently partnered with NBA team, Brooklyn Nets . Also, check out this new video from Mullvad VPN. Called ' And Then? ' it details the company's opposition to the EU's Chat Control proposal. Check out Chiara's report on where the legislation is currently at here . ====================================================================== Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/live/news/latest-vpn-news-tuesday-18-november --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A49 (Linux/64) * Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100) .