
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

ExpressVPN has significantly redesigned its mobile apps – here's what's new
By George Phillips published
ExpressVPN has redesigned its mobile app UI, making it easier to get connected and access features. Here's what you need to know.

Travel securely this Memorial Day with a free eSIM from NordVPN
By George Phillips last updated
If you're travelling this Memorial Day, protecting your data is a must. There's at least 70% off all two year NordVPN plans, an extra three months of protection, plus a free Saily eSIM.

How to watch overseas content with a VPN
By Olivia Powell last updated
vpn If geo-blocking is preventing you from watching your favorite shows, learn how to use a VPN to watch content from overseas.

Proton VPN drops to its lowest ever price – get it while you can
By George Phillips published
Proton VPN has dropped to its lowest ever price. If privacy is your number one concern, Proton VPN is a great choice. It's $2.99 per month, but won't be for long.

These top VPNs are on sale this Memorial Day weekend – let's round up some great deals
By George Phillips published
Celebrate Memorial Day 2025 with some great VPN deals. Here's a round-up of the best ones out there.

Securely download Mullvad VPN with its new loader application
By George Phillips published
Windows and Mac users can now securely download and automatically verify Mullvad VPN thanks to its newly launched loader application.

NordVPN announces post-quantum encryption support for all applications
By George Phillips published
NordVPN is one of the only providers to offer post-quantum encryption protection for all your devices. Here's what you need to know.

Proton VPN boss compares Switzerland to Russia and claims it could leave the country over proposed law
By George Phillips published
Changes to Swiss law could see Proton leave the country. CEO Andy Yen made the statement in an interview and compared the country to Russia.

Top VPNs dealt major blow in France as Canal+ wins anti-piracy case
By George Phillips published
Leading VPN providers have been ordered to block access to illegal streaming sites as Canal+ wins its anti-piracy case. However, the move could have dangerous consequences for internet privacy.

These popular browsers are hungriest for your data — here's how to avoid them
By George Phillips last updated
Surfshark has analyzed 10 of the most popular mobile browsers to see how much personal data they collect. If you use one of them, here's how to secure your data.

We surveyed Tom's Guide readers about VPNs – and I need to bust some myths
By George Phillips published
What can a VPN actually do? We asked Tom's Guide readers for their thoughts and we'll address some common VPN myths.

Surfshark's Dedicated IP now available in seven new locations
By George Phillips published
Surfshark's Dedicated IP is now available in seven new locations. If you want an IP address only you can access, this feature may be for you.

'What a bunch of thieves' – VPNSecure users react as their lifetime subscriptions are axed
By George Phillips published
VPNSecure's lifetime subscribers are outraged as the company cancels all lifetime plans. VPNSecure is facing an uphill battle to restore its reputation. So why is this all happening?

Good news for Linux users as NordVPN launches a full GUI
By George Phillips published
NordVPN is improving its status as one of the best Linux VPNs with the introduction of a full GUI. Here's everything you need to know.

You can now verify Mullvad VPN's credentials – here's how
By George Phillips published
Mullvad VPN is known for its transparency, privacy, and security. Users can now verify this as its Android VPN app is available as a reproducible build.

I spent 6 hours trying to get cheaper flights with a VPN – and I'm underwhelmed
By George Phillips published
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.

The best Turkey VPN
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN Using a Turkey VPN is the easiest way of avoiding the country's strict surveillance and content blocking – plus you can stream more, too.

Why Windscribe's court case proves how important VPN no-logging policies are
By George Phillips published
You can't share what you don't have

Google Fi VPN becomes VPN by Google – what this means for you
By George Phillips published
To promote consistency, Google Fi VPN is becoming VPN by Google. Users won't see any functional differences but here's what it means for you and how to access the new service.

How to protect yourself from the M&S, Harrods, and Co-op cyberattacks
By George Phillips published
Anti-ID theft tools are available, and you should use them

NordVPN introduces ID theft recovery for UK users – just as cyberattacks hit UK retailers
By George Phillips published
As UK retailers suffer from cyberattacks, anyone affected can now benefit from NordVPN's ID theft recovery and financial reimbursement of up to £5,000.

World Press Freedom Day 2025 – how VPNs are helping fight for a free and open internet
By George Phillips published
World Press Freedom Day recognises the fight and need for a free, open internet and the freedom of the press. Many VPNs offer an emergency VPN service to those in need and here's who.

Ever heard of a VPN? Take our survey and help shape our content
By George Phillips published
VPNs are on the rise but not everyone knows about them. We'd love to hear your thoughts on VPNs, so please fill out our survey and help shape what Tom's Guide writes about.
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