
George Phillips
George is a Staff Writer at Tom's Guide, covering VPN, privacy, and cybersecurity news. He is especially interested in digital rights and censorship, and its interplay with politics. He has long been a trade union activist and political campaigner, so channels this experience into his work surrounding internet censorship and privacy and is well aware of the dangers posed to individual's internet freedoms.
George constantly uses VPNs on all of his devices, very rarely turning them off. He is always aware of his personal data and how he, and VPNs, can protect it.
Before joining Tom's Guide, he completed an MA in Magazine Journalism from Cardiff University and has experience writing and producing content for music, education, and wellbeing publications. As well as writing, George is a keen podcast and audio producer.
Outside of work, George is passionate about music, regularly attending gigs, collecting vinyl, and playing guitar. George is also a huge Star Wars fan and holds a 3rd Dan black belt in Shotokan Karate.
Latest articles by George Phillips

EXCLUSIVE: You can now save 78% on NordVPN thanks to its surprise Cyber Monday deal – it's the lowest price it's been all year
By George Phillips published
NordVPN's Cyber Monday deal is exclusive to Tom's Guide and drops two-year plans to $2.88 a month – including four months free

FastestVPN's Black Friday VPN deal offers a lifetime of privacy for just $30 – it really is one and done
By George Phillips last updated
A lifetime of VPN protection for $30 is surely too good to be true. FastestVPN doesn't think so, and it's offering one of the most unique Black Friday VPN deals.

The Amazon Fire Stick Select now supports VPNs – but not every VPN can be downloaded straight away
By George Phillips last updated
Amazon's Vega OS update is finally live and VPNs are now supported on the new 4K Select Fire Sticks – but only two providers were ready on day one.

I'm a VPN writer – here are my three favorite Black Friday VPN deals
By George Phillips last updated
As a VPN writer, I've studied every Black Friday VPN deal released so far – and these are my three favorites.

PrivadoVPN's Black Friday deal adds free antivirus – just pay $1.11 per month
By George Phillips last updated
PrivadoVPN is officially the cheapest VPN you can buy this Black Friday and thanks to our exclusive deal, it comes with free antivirus

I spent 6 hours trying to get cheaper flights with a VPN – and I'm underwhelmed
By George Phillips last updated
Using a VPN is often thrown around as way to save money on flights. But is this actually true? I spent a day trying to find out if it really is a money-saving hack or simply an urban myth.

Everyone is telling me to get a VPN this Black Friday – should I?
By George Phillips last updated
If you've been recommended a VPN this Black Friday, we'll help you decide if you actually need one.

Proton VPN Free review
By Aleksandar Stevanović last updated
Proton VPN Free is seriously powerful, and its unlimited data cap is unrivalled. However, there are some limitations to be aware of.

ExpressVPN secretly dropped its best-ever Black Friday VPN deal – and I almost missed it
By George Phillips published
ExpressVPN has blown its rivals out the water with its surprise Black Friday VPN deal. Here's everything you need to know.

Want to enhance your anonymity? Surfshark's new features aim to provide just that
By George Phillips published
Surfshark is improving anonymity for those who need it most. Mac users can now take advantage of its Multi IP feature, alongside upgrades to rotating IP.

Black Friday's not just for TVs – it's for VPNs too
By George Phillips last updated
Black Friday is not just for TVs. You can protect yourself online with some great VPN deals

Bargain hunting? Don't fall victim to fake free VPNs
By George Phillips last updated
Cybercriminals are disguising malicious apps as free VPNs. Here's how to not get caught out

NordVPN is first of the big-name VPNs to announce its Vega OS Fire Stick app – but you'll have to wait to use it
By George Phillips last updated
NordVPN has jumped the gun by readying its Vega OS app – and we're now waiting for Amazon to update devices to support VPNs.

Proton VPN goes big with its Black Friday deal – obliterating NordVPN's in the process
By George Phillips published
Proton VPN's Black Friday deal is one of the best. We've not seen the provider this cheap all year and you can grab one of the best VPNs for $2.49 per month.

Windscribe has upgraded its entire server network with next-generation infrastructure – here's what that means for you
By George Phillips published
Windscribe's entire server network has now been upgrades to its next-generation infrastructure. Here's what that means for you.

UK residents lost £11 billion to scams in 2024 – but NordVPN's call protection feature aims to fix that
By George Phillips published
NordVPN's call protection feature is now available for Android users in the UK and Canada. Here's all you need to know and how to protect yourself.

Why a VPN is the perfect companion to your Black Friday bargains
By George Phillips last updated
If you're looking for a Black Friday bargain, then a VPN is a must have accessory

Best iPhone VPN for iOS in 2025
By Olivia Powell last updated
VPN We've tested dozens of VPNs on iPhone to bring you a definitive ranking of the top 5 best iOS VPNs, including ExpressVPN, NordVPN and Surfshark

This VPN costs just over $1 per month – is it time we took it more seriously?
By George Phillips last updated
Could this $1 per month VPN be for you? Following some quiet improvements, we take a look at this VPN dark horse and ask if we've been overlooking it.

Surfshark announces a huge upgrade to its server spread – but how does it compare to its competitors?
By George Phillips published
Surfshark's server count has increased by over 1,000, now sitting at 4,500. It focuses on quality over quantity, but how does it compare to its competitors?

Global Encryption Day 2025: Activists call on governments to stop weakening encryption
By George Phillips published
October 21 is Global Encryption Day. Activists are demanding governments stop weakening encryption and call on people to switch to end-to-end encryption.

California has introduced its own age verification bill – is this the safest way to verify your age?
By George Phillips last updated
The Governor of California has signed an age verification bill into law. It appears far less invasive than other US age verification laws but is it effective?

Get award-winning antivirus for $0.20 per month with Surfshark's early Black Friday VPN deal
By George Phillips published
Surfshark has launched its Black Friday 2025 deals. Surfshark One is the standout plan, offering VPN & Antivirus protection for $2.19 per month.
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