Attila covers software, apps and services, with a focus on virtual private networks. He's an advocate for digital privacy and has been quoted in online publications like Computer Weekly, The Guardian, ...

Why I Don't Blindly Trust Google's 'Verified' Badge When Shopping for VPNs ...

A new study found several popular VPNs are secretly connected through shared ownership, highlighting the importance of understanding who is behind your chosen VPN. Alex Valdes from Bellevue, ...

ExpressVPN and Proton VPN both have a reputation for extreme privacy. Your choice will depend on your budget and which provider’s privacy philosophy you align with. Attila covers software, apps and ...

Macy is a writer on the AI Team. She covers how AI is changing daily life and how to make the most of it. This includes writing about consumer AI products and their real-world impact, from ...

Tyler is a writer under CNET's home energy and utilities category. He came to CNET straight out of college, where he graduated from Seton Hall with a bachelor's degree in journalism. For the past ...

At CNET, we rigorously test each VPN across all major platforms to determine the ones that provide exceptional privacy, reliability, speed, streaming service unblocking and value. We retested our top ...