The UK's Online Safety Act rules sparked a surge in VPN use. Trustless VPNs that leverage blockchain technology are also benefitting. But there are downsides.

A law requiring UK internet users to verify their age to access adult content has led to a huge surge in VPN downloads—and ...

The number of Britons downloading VPN apps has soared over the weekend, following the rollout of new age verification rules ...

The government has said it won't repeal the Online Safety Act, but there are still a number of ways you can protect your ...

As new rules demand age checks and tighter access controls, Brits are turning to VPNs in droves, raising privacy fears and ...

Today's enforcement of the UK government's Online Safety Act seemingly has many racing to get a VPN, with searches surging ...

Downloads of VPNs have exploded across Britain since age checks were introduced for pornography and other age-restricted ...

VPN usage is booming in the UK after the Online Safety Act rolled out — here’s how to install one and why it might be worth ...

If you're new to VPNs, it's a great starting point, although Surfshark and ExpressVPN are simpler alternatives. It's also one ...

While the Online Safety Act was passed back in 2023, the part relating to age verification didn't come into force until July 25, 2025. That has now triggered a renewed interest in VPN software from ...

Opposition to the UK's Online Safety Act is growing as age verification rules come into force, but the government isn't ...

A BAN on VPNs used to get around porn age verification checks has been ruled out. VPN apps have skyrocketed since the Online Safety Act came into effect last week. It’s designed to protect ...