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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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?

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

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.

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.

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...

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

As Global Encryption Day nears, we reaffirm our stance: strong encryption protects everyone, and weakening it puts us all at risk. The proposed EU Chat Control regulation would undermine encryption — the foundation of private and safe communication online.

Why does the EU suddenly sound like it wants to be in your group chat? 🫤 The Chat Control proposal could make apps scan your private messages, putting encryption — and your privacy — at risk. Learn more in Surfshark’s latest research: surfshark.com/research/cha...

For many, online privacy is a choice. For activists and journalists, it’s survival. @accessnow.org's Digital Security Helpline assists those targeted by regimes and spyware. Its director, @mohdmaskati.bsky.social, shares how his team helps vulnerable groups worldwide: surfshark.com/blog/access-...

Still waiting... but at least my VPN is on 🥱

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Ever been denied entry into a club after the bouncer checked your ID? The hacker would be in the same situation if you just enabled your 2FA.

No popups. No updates. No problems. Just vibes.

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Online privacy is like pants.
You don’t always notice it… until you don’t have it.
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Your password shouldn’t be your dog’s name. Especially if your dog has an Instagram.

Smart glasses are starting to feel like CCTV on your face — except this time, you’re paying to be watched. The #MetaAI app, required to use Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses, collects over 90% of all possible data types listed in the App Store — 33 out of 35, to be exact. Full research in the comments 👇

Our VPN just got way smarter — for macOS users. FastTrack is Surfshark’s new feature that finds the fastest VPN route in real time. Connect via Sydney, Seattle, or Vancouver, and feel the boost. Details here: surfshark.com/blog/surfsha...

Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses pair with an app that collects over 90% of all possible data types (33 out of 35). Smart? Maybe. Private? Not really. Check our full research on wearables and privacy: surfshark.com/research/stu...

Outdoor security camera apps collect 50% more of your info than other smart home device apps. So, do they only have eyes on the strangers lurking outside your house? Check out our Smart Home Privacy Checker. link.surfshark.com/4c3KgEq

A fake girlfriend. A fake CEO. A fake government official. All deepfakes. All scams. Nearly $900M lost to AI-generated fraud. The tricks are getting smarter — are we? Read the full story: surfshark.com/research/cha...

Setting up a VPN on any device is easier than you think. Just follow our step-by-step guide. surfshark.com/blog/how-to-...

What do Chrome and Pac-Man have in common? Both gobble things non-stop. Pac-Man gobbles dots, whereas Chrome gobbles your personal data. And compared to other browsers, Chrome is the winner in the data collection game.

Have you ever considered the energy used by a ChatGPT query? How long would you microwave your lunch to match 1 query's energy consumption? Check out our Chart of the Week to find out! surfshark.com/research/cha...

Surfing safely just got smoother! We’ve launched Everlink — a new feature that keeps your VPN connection stable and your data safe, even when something goes wrong behind the scenes. Learn how it works (and why it matters) in our blog! surfshark.com/blog/surfsha...

Astrology apps are interested in more than just your star sign... Our study shows that half of the analyzed astrology apps track users’ data. Which one leads the way? Check Surfshark’s Chart of the Week and find out!

Incognito mode ≠ privacy. Using Incognito mode only hides your history from others on your device. Websites? ISPs? Advertisers? They still see everything. Here is how to actually enhance your privacy online: surfshark.com/blog/does-in...

Political deepfakes aren't sparing anyone — Donald Trump and Joe Biden are the most deepfaked politicians as of early 2025. What are the numbers among celebrities? Check our study and find out! bit.ly/4krEDEs

My dad’s Wi-Fi password is the same as his anniversary date. And he still can’t remember it.

I don’t chase people. I chase end-to-end encryption.

“All you talk about is internet security.” God forbid a VPN has a hobby 😒

You know what should be endless just like the numbers of pi? That’s right, your data protection.

Cheap prices, but at what cost? Some online marketplaces collect massive amounts of personal data and even expose you to scams. Read our blog to learn how to stay ahead of the risks and protect yourself. surfshark.com/blog/is-temu...

The real cyberthreat? My dad typing “Google” into Google.

The only tracking I allow is my pizza delivery.

Outdoor security camera apps collect 50% more of your info than other smart home device apps. Do they only have eyes on strangers lurking outside your house? Which security camera apps top the data collection list? Check out our Smart Home Privacy Checker. link.surfshark.com/4c3KgEq

You either die a hero or live long enough to accept all cookies.

Start your day right with some pancakes and online protection. #pancakeday

I just need 5 more minutes of peace before I start explaining why she shouldn’t do that for the 35th time

Managing passwords is easier with a password manager. That’s just a fact.