Introducing Dausos: the first VPN protocol built for you Meet Dausos, a new VPN protocol by Surfshark designed for speed, security, and efficiency.

We knew long ago that VPN protocols were never built for today’s users — only adapted for them. So we decided to build a protocol from scratch.

And we did.
Dausos is now live on macOS.

Read more about Dausos in the link below. surfshark.com/blog/surfsha...

Guess if there were more people born in 2025, or fake accounts deleted on Facebook?

Answer: fake accounts by 33 times. Not by 33%. By 33 TIMES. 
Every year, about 135 million people are born — and Facebook deleted 4.5 billion bots in 2025.

So how many bots are out there in total?

Hi there, this popup is normal and needs to be accepted for the VPN to function correctly. We recommend entering the Mac keychain password and clicking 'Always Allow'.

Hey, our support team would gladly look into this for you. Could you reach out to us at support@surfshark.com or via live chat on our website?

Installing cheat-related applications for better gaming scores? Congratulations, you played yourself — they often require system permissions so generous that it’s anyone’s guess what they do to your computer. Steal info? Install remote access trojans? Who knows.

Hi, the situation is as usual when it comes to using Surfshark.

We didn't receive more complaints than usual regarding network restrictions in the Middle East.

Hi, we're sorry to hear that you had technical issues with our support chatbot. If you still require assistance we recommend reaching out to our human employees via email at support@surfshark.com or you can request a human agent once you join live chats.

Hi Dan, you should be able to access streaming services while connected to the VPN, as long as you abide by their terms and conditions. If you do, but still encounter issues, please contact our support team at support@surfshark.com.

Read more about it here: surfshark.com/research/cha...

Nigerian princes might not be the kings of scams anymore — deepfakes using celebrities have scammed their way to over $1.1B in 2025 alone.

This is your reminder to treat messages from famous people as spam. Because it likely is.

Wrapping up 2025: global data breach statistics In 2025, a staggering 425.7 million accounts were breached globally, with the last quarter accounting for the majority of incidents. The United States suffered the most breaches of any country.

In 2025, the USA had more accounts breached than any other country.

But wait, it gets worse: it had more accounts breached than all the other top 10 countries COMBINED.

Get online protection, please, it’s time.
surfshark.com/research/stu...

No security tool will help you if you click on EVERYTHING. That’s why our browser extension now rates website safety before you even click on it.

Catch threats at the earliest point in your browsing journey. Get the Surfshark browser extension.

Hi, thank you for bringing up this question. When you signed up for Surfshark services, a special signup deal was applied, allowing you to pay a reduced price. We aim to give customers the opportunity to try our service at a discounted rate. I hope this helps clarify things!

Every time you go online, Surfshark wraps you in a cybersecurity shield. And at the end of every year, we wrap up our achievements and innovations.

Read Surfshark’s 2025 Annual Wrap-up below. bit.ly/49xf3eB

Reminder: if an app has no more software updates, that means it’s not improving to stop scammers — which might mean you’re racing an F1 car while riding a donkey.

Internet is great. If you can afford it. And in this economy, it might be more challenging for some than others.

We ranked 120+ countries by how affordable their internet is. Check out where your home landed.

Hey, thank you for reaching out. Sometimes, scans can take longer depending on the number of files and folders. However, if it’s been stuck without any change, try reinstalling Surfshark and rerunning the scan. If the issue persists, reach out to our support team at support@surfshark.com.

I hate to inform you that zero-click attacks exist...

Digital Quality of Life Index - Surfshark The DQL Index examines digital wellbeing in 120+ countries. Discover how each country scores on five key pillars of digital life.

See where your country stands on our Digital Quality of Life index: surfshark.com/research/dql

Europe is the LeBron James of digital quality of life — it’s been dominating for so long, it’s hard to imagine it being any other way.

But with most AI adapters being outside of Europe, maybe that’ll change soon?

Hi Andy, thanks for the suggestion! Currently, our iOS app only supports bypassing for websites due to technical limitations. However, we'll share your suggestion with the team. If there is anything else we can help out with, you can always reach out at support@surfshark.com or via live chat.

Need more privacy online? Welcome Multi IP, a new feature allowing you to diversify your online history between many different IPs.

Hey, thanks for bringing this up. We recommend reaching out to our support team at support@surfshark.com or via live chat on our site - they will thoroughly investigate your case and offer possible solutions.

What is OpenVPN, and how does it work? - Surfshark OpenVPN is an open-sourced encryption protocol used for secure communication over the net. How does it work? Read along & find out.

OpenVPN is a widely used VPN protocol. While it has advantages over other protocols, such as reliability, it may be slower than newer options like WireGuard. But if you really want to understand how OpenVPN works and its setup process, check out our blog! surfshark.com/blog/what-is...

Hidden danger in your pocket: app stores removed nearly 4 MILLION apps in 2024 — most for fraud, scams, and privacy violations. Yet many were already on millions of devices before being caught. Safe? Not always.

Data retention and AI chatbots Surfshark’s study shows AI chatbots remember more than users expect, reminding everyone to be cautious about what they share.

Study: surfshark.com/research/stu...

Which chatbot do you think collects most of your personal data? If you tell it to forget — will it listen? Find out in the latest Surfshark study.

Surfshark introduces an email scam checking tool Surfshark offers an AI-powered email scam detector to help identify and protect against phishing and malware.

Email scams are evolving — your protection should too. Meet Surfshark’s AI-powered email scam checker, now part of our Chrome extension. It spots phishing attempts and malicious links before they get to you. Read more: surfshark.com/blog/surfsha...

Encryption is crucial to stay safe online - Surfshark We had an interview with Ryan Polk, a Director of Internet Policy at the Internet Society, about the importance of encryption in our daily lives.

We rely on encryption daily — it protects privacy and those who need safety most, from activists to journalists and vulnerable groups. On #GlobalEncryptionDay, learn more about why it matters from our conversation with Ryan Polk, Director of Internet Policy at the @internetsociety.bsky.social

Surfshark and the VTI stand firm in defending encryption Surfshark urges to defend encryption against proposals like Chat Control that threaten everyone’s privacy.

Read more: surfshark.com/blog/defendi...