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

By George Phillips Published
The Tor Project, famous for the Tor Network, has quietly launched its own VPN app. It's still in Beta and designed for testing but is available to download now.

By George Phillips Published
Widgets, Siri commands, and shortcuts are now available for ExpressVPN iOS users. It's easier than ever to connect to your VPN and here's how to do it.

By Shaun Rockwood Last updated
Everything you need to know about VPN protocols from what they are to how they work

By Chiara Castro Last updated
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.

By George Phillips Published
Mullvad has introduced QUIC to its WireGuard protocol. The update, for desktop apps only, aims to improve the provider's obfuscation capabilities.

By George Phillips Published
Proton VPN sign-ups in Nepal spiked to 8,000% over the baseline as the government blocked 26 social media apps. The ban has now been lifted but anger remains.

By George Phillips Published
Windscribe has updated its UI and customizable options. Switching and selecting protocols is easier than ever and you can even add sound effects to your app.

By George Phillips Published
ExpressVPN has overhauled its pricing structure. But it may have lost its USP as a result and could make NordVPN seem more attractive to new users.

By George Phillips Published
Researchers have discovered popular VPN apps are not only connected, but have serious security flaws that pose a risk to your data

By George Phillips Published
Norton VPN has launched an OpenVPN DCO for Windows. This boosts speed and performance, while maintaining security.

By George Phillips Published
IPVanish has boosted its privacy credentials with the launch of RAM-only servers in 19 locations worldwide. Its Secure Browser has also been added to desktop apps.

By George Phillips Published
An ExpressVPN subscription now start at $3.49 following the provider's overhaul of its VPN plans. Prices and features vary between the three new tiers.

By George Phillips Published
For the first time, ExpressVPN now offers tiered VPN plans. Basic, Advamced, and Pro plans are available – and it might now be affordable.

By George Phillips Published
Online safety can't be achieved by attacking VPNs and defending our privacy is more important than ever.

By George Phillips Published
VP.NET is a new VPN provider that claims it physically can't log any of your data. It has released its source code to prove it.

By Mo Harber-Lamond Last updated
VPN 'What is a VPN' is a question plenty of people are asking. Here we'll answer all your questions, and more.

By George Phillips Last updated
Windscribe has revealed a suspicious VPN was caught using servers without payment or permission – here's what you need to know.

By George Phillips Published
A UK report wants to stop children from using VPNs to bypass age verification checks. It calls on VPNs to screen underage users and labels the tools a "loophole."

By George Phillips Published
It's International VPN Day. Attacks on our online freedoms are increasing and tools like VPNs have never been more important – here's why.

By George Phillips Published
There are only six months remaining before Mullvad VPN shuts down its OpenVPN servers and focuses solely on WireGuard – this is what you need to know.

By George Phillips Published
NordVPN has decided to shut down its Meshnet feature. The feature isn't as popular as NordVPN would've hoped and will end on December 1 2025.

By George Phillips Published
Split tunneling has come to some of Proton VPN's Linux apps. The feature allows your apps to bypass your VPN connection – here's what you need to know

By Krishi Chowdhary Last updated
vpn Not all countries allow VPN use within their borders. Here are the countries where VPNs are illegal or under heavy surveillance.
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