Tuesday, 4 November 2025
28.5 C
Singapore
22.2 C
Thailand
21.4 C
Indonesia
28.4 C
Philippines

The COVID-19 pandemic has made your VPN even more invaluable

During the pandemic, most institutions and companies have been working from home. There are many secure platforms to use, but there are always some security issues with most of them. That’s why the use of VPNs has become the simplest and most secure way for most workers to get access to their systems.  This increase […]

During the pandemic, most institutions and companies have been working from home. There are many secure platforms to use, but there are always some security issues with most of them. That’s why the use of VPNs has become the simplest and most secure way for most workers to get access to their systems. 

This increase in activity has, of course, raised the attention of many cyber crooks. In that regard, the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (DHS CISA) noted that we are likely to witness an increase in phishing emails cyber crooks trying to steal passwords and usernames.

One of their recommendations was ensuring that your VPN is always updated with the latest security configurations and security patches, which means enlisting the help of a trusted service has never been more important.

Luckily for you, Surfshark VPN exists, and it one of the most trusted services out there. The VPN has an average rating of 4.4 out of five stars from over 10,000 users of Android and iOS in their respective stores. You can access the web securely using Surfshark with a subscription that starts from US$38.99.

Surfshark has over 1,200 servers in more than 60 countries, and it offers private and fast web access from wherever you are. The VPN is cloaked with military-grade AES-256-GCM encryption and OpenVPN and IKEv2 protocols.



With such features, you can be sure that no one will be able to track your online activities, so there is no way cybercriminals can get access to your sensitive information. Your IP address will always be hidden. What’s more, Surfshark has no login policy, so it never keeps tabs of what you will be doing online.

The anonymous surfing allows you to sidestep global geo-restrictions, which means you can access content that is region-locked or stream service subscriptions any time you want without speed blocks.

Additionally, the CPN has other helpful features such as CleanWeb that blocks trackers, ads, and other malware as you browse. Surfshark has torrent-friendly servers and a kill switch, which you can use if your VPN connection drops unexpectedly. 

Currently, you can get any of the Surfshark variety plans, and save up to 83% of what you would have used. The plans available are, one year at US$38.99, two years at US$69, and four years at US$99. Please note that the plans are subject to change.

Hot this week

Apple delays OLED screen for MacBook Air until 2028

Apple delays OLED screen for MacBook Air until 2028, prioritising other devices in its display upgrade roadmap.

Videotto secures venture capital funding to drive AI video innovation

Student-founded AI startup Videotto secures venture capital to expand its video automation platform and empower creators globally.

Denodo and ST Engineering partner to advance AI-driven sensemaking technologies

Denodo and ST Engineering partner to develop AI-driven data technologies to enhance decision-making and operational intelligence.

Apple launches browser-based App Store after 17 years

Apple has finally launched a browser version of the App Store, letting users browse apps online for the first time in 17 years.

Red Hat honours DBS and DIS for innovation at APAC Innovation Awards 2025

Red Hat recognises DBS Bank and Singapore’s Digital and Intelligence Service for AI and open source innovation at the 2025 APAC Awards.

WhatsApp reportedly testing companion app for Apple Watch

WhatsApp is testing a companion app for Apple Watch, allowing users to view and reply to messages directly from their wrist.

Apple delays OLED screen for MacBook Air until 2028

Apple delays OLED screen for MacBook Air until 2028, prioritising other devices in its display upgrade roadmap.

Apple launches browser-based App Store after 17 years

Apple has finally launched a browser version of the App Store, letting users browse apps online for the first time in 17 years.

Logitech launches hot-swappable Alto Keys K98M keyboard in the US

Logitech launches the hot-swappable Alto Keys K98M in the US, combining a custom mechanical design with wireless productivity features.

Related Articles

Popular Categories