New Surfshark feature: scam text protection Scam texts detected and handled before you interact with them. Available now on iPhone and Android. bit.ly/4xFcCjt

Manufacturers preload dozens of apps that sit in the background, collecting data. Our new research shows that while Apple allows up to 98% of pre-installed apps to be deleted, Google phones offer the least flexibility, with only 38% removable apps. Click the link to see the full scale of data harvesting on your new phone surfshark.com/research/chart…

Scam emails? Handled. Scam texts? Handled. Scammy websites? Handled. Scam… 🤔 Guess what’s next on our list. You will find out soon!

Our Beta Tester program is live on Android, Android TV, and Windows. Join the Beta Testers Hub on Discord, chat directly with our devs, and shape what ships next. Submit a bug report or detailed feedback on the Beta Testers Hub → one month of Surfshark Starter, on us. surfshark.com/beta-tester-pr…

#iPhone Duo is here, and we're ready for it. We’ve optimized Surfshark for the dual-display form factor, which means you can toggle your protection and view stats on one expansive layout.

Imagine working a full 12-hour shift just to pay for your home internet. For many in Africa, that’s the reality. While the global average is dropping, the gap in affordability remains massive between regions.

See where your country ranks: surfshark.com/research/dql?u…

"We help you avoid 4 million attacks a day." Also Chrome: collects your location for personalization, advertising, analytics, app functionality, and compliance (according to our research). Some browsers protect you without tracking you. Just saying.

We’ve all been there, proud of ourselves for adding an * to password123 as an upgrade. But it’s 2026 now. Maybe it’s time to rethink your online security.

Today is Global Encryption Day Strong encryption protects human rights, keeps economies resilient, and preserves trust in the systems we all depend on. Weakening encryption is not an effective way to reduce online harm. If encryption is compromised, it's ordinary citizens who are left more vulnerable. @internetsociety surfshark.com/blog/global-en…

Three things your AI agent probably does that you didn't sign up for: 1. Keeps transcripts even after you disconnect it. 2. Uses your chats as training data by default. 3. Takes autonomous actions it sometimes gets wrong. Convenience comes with a price tag.

If you’re tempted to send a photo of your card or ID to a chatbot for a quick deal, please don’t. Unlike a one-time security code, a photo doesn't just disappear after it's used. Once you send that image, it can stay stored on a company's servers indefinitely. You lose all control over who sees it or how it might be used later.