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Surfshark appears in 6 stories we have published between September 2026 and November 2026, mostly in our Technology and Policy coverage. It is most often reported alongside Proton, Amnezia VPN and Anthropic.
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Global data breaches rise 13% in Q3 2026 as UK and Ukraine see sharp increases
A new report from cybersecurity firm Surfshark reveals a 13.2% quarterly increase in global data breaches, with 121.8 million accounts compromised between July and September 2026. The UK became Europe’s most breached country, while Ukraine rose to sixth place worldwide after a surge in incidents.
5 November 2026
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Global data breaches rise 13% in Q3 2026 as UK and Ukraine see sharp increases
Surfshark reports 121.8 million accounts breached globally in Q3 2026, with the UK and Ukraine among the hardest hit.
Fake TikTok Shop domain drives 19% of global phishing blocks
Surfshark reports a 638% surge in phishing blocks tied to a fake TikTok Shop domain, which accounted for nearly one-fifth of global blocks between May…
Meta’s Muse AI chatbot collects the most user data, study warns
Surfshark research reveals Meta’s Muse and Meta AI collect nearly double the data types of competitors like Google Gemini and ChatGPT, including sensitive user information.
Federal Judge Blocks Utah’s VPN Age-Verification Law, Citing Constitutional Flaws
A U.S. federal judge halted Utah’s SB 73, ruling its VPN age-verification provisions unconstitutional and technically impossible. Here’s what it means for startups and privacy.
Surfshark Slashes VPN Starter Plan to $67.19 for Three Years
Surfshark offers a three-year VPN Starter Plan subscription for $67.19 (reg. $430) with code SAVE20. Includes encryption, 3,200+ servers, and privacy tools.
Defend VPNs Day of Action Returns as Global Restrictions Escalate
Digital rights group Fight for the Future leads the second Defend VPNs Day of Action, opposing legislative efforts to restrict VPNs in the US, UK, Russia, and beyond.