Chiara Castro
Chiara is a multimedia journalist committed to covering stories to help promote the rights and denounce the abuses of the digital side of life—wherever cybersecurity, markets and politics tangle up. She mainly writes news, interviews and analysis on data privacy, online censorship, digital rights, cybercrime, and security software, with a special focus on VPNs, for TechRadar Pro, TechRadar and Tom’s Guide.
With a passion for digital storytelling in all its forms, she also loves photography, video making and podcasting. When she isn't working at her laptop, you can find her reading a book with a glass of wine or beer in her hand. Literature was probably the primary reason for her interest in foreign languages. Italian, English, Spanish and French (in order) so far. She worked and studied across Italy, the UK and New Zealand, and then obtained a MA in International Journalism from Cardiff University. Originally from Milan in Italy, she has been based in Bristol, UK, since 2018. Got a story, tip-off or something tech-interesting to say? Reach out at chiara.castro@futurenet.com
Latest articles by Chiara Castro
The best iPad VPN in 2024
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN If you want to unblock streaming content from overseas and get snoopers off your digital back, you'll need the help of an iPad VPN. Here are my top picks.
The most secure VPN in 2024
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN I've compared hundreds of services to find the 5 most secure VPNs on the market. Here are the providers that made the cut.
Best free iPhone VPN app in 2024
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN There are tons of free iPhone VPNs on the App Store – but only a handful are safe to use. Here are the very best free VPNs for iPhone that I've tested.
The best Iran VPN in 2024
By Chiara Castro last updated
VPN Avoid widespread censorship facing citizens and travelers in Iran by using our top 5 Iran VPN choices.
Child influencers at risk as legislators look to regulate sharenting
By Chiara Castro published
As experts raise concerns over child labor and digital privacy rights, legislators look to regulate the child influencer industry.
Google One VPN set to shut down later this year
By Chiara Castro published
VPN Google just shared its plans "to discontinue" its VPN service, Google One, later this year. But don't worry, the market is full of Android VPN alternatives.
Italy's ChatGPT ban kick-starts surge of VPN downloads
By Chiara Castro published
VPN PureVPN has seen an unusual spike in traffic since April 1 as more Italians seek to circumvent the ChatGPT ban.
The best Egypt VPN in 2024
By Chiara Castro published
VPN Fight back against online censorship and surveillance during your stay with the best Egypt VPNs. Here are the top five services right now.
The best Roku VPN 2024
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN A Roku VPN can take time to set up, but once it's up and running you'll have access to tons of extra content. Here's our complete guide.
Netflix series You makes digital stalking a romantic matter - spoiler alert, it's not
By Chiara Castro published
VPN Security firm Kaspersky seeks to raise awareness on the danger of cyberstalking and stalkerware. Here's all you need to know.
World-class VPN Private Internet Access slashes prices by a huge 83%
By Chiara Castro published
VPN PIA's Black Friday VPN deal is absolutely unmissable at just $2.03 a month – and even includes a huge 4 months free!
Short and sweet: bag one year of Hide.me for $49
By Chiara Castro published
VPN Hide.me is offering one of the shortest plans among 2022 Black Friday VPN deals, meaning you don't need to commit for long to grab this bargain.
NordVPN Meshnet: what is it and when should I use it?
By Chiara Castro published
VPN Secure your workload by building your own mesh network. You can link up 60 devices at once with this new NordVPN feature.
Proton VPN Stealth protocol: what is it and why should you use it?
By Chiara Castro published
VPN With its new obfuscated VPN protocol, Proton VPN is committed to promote internet freedom for everyone globally.
Over 400 malware apps dodged app store privacy checks, Meta warns
By Chiara Castro published
VPN From photo editors to VPNs, Meta found over 400 malicious applications designed to steal users' Facebook credentials.
VPN speed: how to test and improve your online performance
By Chiara Castro published
VPN Slow connections can be a nightmare, for both professional and everyday users. Here are some tips to boost your VPN's speed.
Proton VPN NetShield: what is it and why should you use it?
By Chiara Castro published
VPN Secure your data against malware, trackers and ads with Proton VPN NetShield. Here's everything you need to know.
What is Surfshark Search and why should you use it?
By Chiara Castro published
VPN A private and ad-free search engine to prevent web tracking, how does Surfshark Search compare to its competitors?
What is VPN obfuscation and do I need it?
By Chiara Castro published
VPN VPN obfuscation is the technology that allows you to circumvent VPN blocking. Here, we explore how VPN obfuscation works and when you need it.
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