The Ultimate Guide to Virtual Private Networks
A curated Asian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).
What to know about Virtual Private Networks
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) have become essential tools in today's digital world, offering users enhanced privacy, security, and access to restricted content. Whether it's protecting data on public Wi-Fi, securing remote work connections, or circumventing censorship, VPNs help shield online activities from prying eyes and cyber threats.
Explore a wide range of stories covering VPN technology advancements, emerging security challenges, and practical guides on choosing and using VPNs effectively. Learn about the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, from risks like data breaches and ransomware to innovations like Zero Trust Network Access and cloud VPN solutions. Whether you're concerned about personal online privacy or managing organizational network security, these insights highlight why VPNs remain crucial for safeguarding digital life.
Asian Virtual Private Networks News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Revolut launches Ultra tier in Singapore for S$899
The subscription aims to woo Singapore's affluent customers with travel perks, investment discounts and bundled services worth more than S$10,000 a year.
Revolut adds foodpanda & ChatGPT Go perks in Singapore
Eligible Singapore users will get dining and AI perks as Revolut tries to make paid plans more compelling against rivals.
AT Tokyo & Zadara launch Japan cloud region for AI
Japanese firms seeking local AI capacity will gain new GPU-backed cloud resources as the service keeps data inside AT TOKYO's data centres.
Ransomware shifts to fewer groups as Thailand targeted
Thailand has joined the ransomware top 10 as fewer groups now drive most attacks, raising the cost of each breach for businesses.
GSMA Foundry & NUHS partner on 5G connected health
GSMA Foundry and Singapore's NUHS join forces to trial 5G, AI and XR hospital innovations in Singapore before scaling globally.
GSMA & NUHS team on 5G, AI to power smart hospitals
GSMA Foundry and NUHS will trial 5G, AI and XR in Singapore hospitals, showcasing remote surgery and robot nurses at MWC26 Barcelona.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Virtual Private Networks
Expert Columns
SonicWall research sounds Code Red on healthcare cybersecurity as attack rates refuse to decline
Why service desks are emerging as a critical security weakness
VPN vulnerabilities don't have to become breaches
Building security outcomes for small businesses: Why breaches persist despite available tools
Small alert, big defense: Inside a SOC's early-morning response
Why businesses need wired, wireless, and power-over-ethernet (PoE) firewalls
Upgrade advantage: Why security enhancements matter for MSPs and MSSPs
Watch out for these eight trends to impact cybersecurity teams in 2026
10 cybersecurity tips to survive Cyber Monday
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Virtual Private Networks News
Zyxel firewall wins Taiwan Excellence Award 2026
Zyxel's USG FLEX 50HP hybrid firewall secures a Taiwan Excellence Award 2026, taking Zyxel Group's tally of honours past the 100 mark.
Singapore cyber security bill amendment: Securing your supply chain
Singapore amends Cyber Security Bill to mandate supply chain security disclosures for CII operators. Organisations struggle with rising security breaches despite bans on shared app use.
Link revealed between censorship and VPN surges across Asia
Countries across Asia are experiencing a surge of VPN networks, an uptake that is likely due to increased censorship in the region.
Tailscale launches DNS filtering add-on with Control D
Businesses can now block phishing and unwanted domains across distributed devices without a separate buying process.
Professional services face highest cyber intrusion volume
Firms in law, consulting and accountancy are being hit hardest, with attackers exploiting old flaws to reach sensitive client data and networks.
Clop-linked web shell hits Windchill in new exploit
Manufacturers face credential theft and engineering-data loss after a tailored Windchill web shell tied to Clop exploited CVE-2026-12569.
Google links UNC6671 to cloud extortion brand shift
Google says the campaign is shifting towards financial and legal firms, with rebranded extortion sites still stealing cloud logins and tokens.
Attackers exploit trusted credentials in email fraud surge
Email fraud is now the top incident type, accounting for 45% of cases as attackers bypass multi-factor authentication with stolen credentials.
APT28-linked campaign hijacks hotel Wi-Fi for logins
Corporate travellers at hotels and conference centres were quietly sent to fake Microsoft 365 pages after attackers took over guest Wi-Fi gateways.
Firewalla App 1.69 adds AI threat analysis & phishing
Administrators gain phishing defences and AI alarm explanations as Firewalla folds more security controls into a single app update.
NCC Group reports ransomware rise as supply chain risks grow
Industrial firms remained the main target as global ransomware attacks climbed 3% in Q2, with North America still hardest hit.
ExpressVPN names Max Kaplan winner of Big Ad Contest
More than 20,000 entries fuelled a creator-led AI ad push as the winning spot now appears on Times Square screens.
WatchGuard warns of shadow AI & weak security habits
Persistent gaps in basic cyber hygiene are leaving small businesses exposed, with most staff reusing passwords and many using unauthorised AI tools.
Financial services faces most cyberattacks per device
Legacy systems and slow patching are leaving banks exposed, with financial services hit by more than double the average cyberattacks per device.
Google details three uses for Cloud Router route policies
The controls are helping network teams filter routes, steer traffic and preserve appliance state without third-party virtual networking tools.
ExpressVPN adds 214 locations across 113 countries
Users now have more local routing choices as ExpressVPN widens its app-selectable network to 214 locations in 113 countries.
Google disrupts NetNut proxy network in FBI operation
Millions of consumer devices were pulled into a botnet used for hacking and espionage, prompting Google to disable apps and accounts.
CyberFOX buys Timus Networks to expand SASE platform
The deal gives CyberFOX customers a single supplier for secure remote access, as demand grows for simpler alternatives to traditional VPNs.
Symmatrics launches VPN to cut credential cyberattacks
Organisations with remote staff may gain tighter access controls, as the new network aims to curb stolen-credential breaches without redesigning systems.
Planet VPN urges caution over free cybersecurity tools
Users could expose browsing and chatbot data if they trust free security software that quietly monetises information, Planet VPN said.