WireGuard in the Media
26 mentions across press, blogs, and newsletters
May 2026
'Some aspects are as we intended and some are not' — Mullvad addresses WireGuard exit-IP fingerprinting concern after researcher flags privacy risk
Is your VPN traffic as anonymous as you think? A security researcher just found a way to fingerprint Mullvad VPN users through exit IP patterns, prompting a swift response and an ongoing infrastructure patch from the provider.
Mullvad VPN exit IP patterns could enable user fingerprinting
A researcher has disclosed a privacy weakness in Mullvad VPN that could allow users to be probabilistically identified across different VPN servers by correlating the exit IP addresses assigned to their WireGuard connections. The issue stems from how Mullvad deterministically assigns exit IPs bas
Urban VPN's in-house LinkX protocol promises 5x faster speeds
Urban VPN's in-house WireGuard protocol Urban LinkX claims 5x faster connections in lab tests while Protocol Control lets users switch VPN protocols in-app.
Home labbers say to ditch your ISP router, but the Fritz Box 7530 has WireGuard, dynamic DNS, and even a media server
I was incredibly surprised by this router and what it can do.
April 2026
Proton VPN's promises post-quantum groundwork, Stealth for Linux, and slick new app releases
Proton VPN has unveiled its Spring/Summer 2026 roadmap, promising a major new WireGuard codebase, the Stealth protocol for Linux users, and advanced tools for its business clients. Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming upgrades.
I speed-tested Surfshark's new 'heavenly' Dausos VPN protocol - how it compares to WireGuard
The new protocol was built for 'better security and barrier-breaking speeds.' I tested whether it can compete with WireGuard during its early phase.
GhostBSD 26.1 Leaps to FreeBSD 15 with XLibre and Zsh, Reshaping BSD Desktops
GhostBSD 26.1-R15.0p2 upgrades to FreeBSD 15.0-RELEASE, adopts XLibre display server and Zsh shell, adds NetworkMGR WireGuard support, and refines update tools for smoother desktop
Your WireGuard setup is harder than it needs to be, and WireGUI fixes it
A simple, easy to understand visual workflow.
Surfshark fixes broken post-quantum VPN protocol after TechRadar investigation
The new protocol now works and it's faster than WireGuard!
Microsoft terminated accounts tied to VeraCrypt, WireGuard, and Windscribe — developers push back
Millions of Windows users were left exposed to malicious attacks after Microsoft suspended VPN and encryption developer accounts, blocking critical security updates.
VeraCrypt, WireGuard among projects disrupted by Microsoft account suspensions
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"Not every 'WTF micro$oft' moment is a slam dunk": Microsoft terminated developer accounts for VeraCrypt, WireGuard, and Windscribe — What really happened?
Millions of Windows users were left exposed to malicious attacks after Microsoft suspended VPN and encryption developer accounts, blocking critical security updates.
Microsoft Locks Out VeraCrypt, WireGuard Devs, Halting Windows Updates
Microsoft has terminated VeraCrypt and WireGuard developer accounts, bl
Microsoft's baffling account ban blocks security patches for Windscribe, WireGuard VPN, VeraCrypt
Without the ability to sign kernel-level drivers, millions of people using these privacy tools could be left waiting for critical security fixes. Microsoft has now publicly acknowledged the issue, stating it is actively working to reinstate the accounts.
Microsoft locks out VeraCrypt and WireGuard devs, blames verification process
No emails, no warnings, no humans – just bots, catch-22s, and a 60-day appeals queue Microsoft says that it will work on how it communicates with developers after two leading open source figures were suddenly locked out of their accounts, leaving them unable to sign updates.…
WireGuard VPN developer can’t ship software updates after Microsoft locks account
The popular open source VPN maker is the second high-profile developer to say Microsoft locked his account without notifying him and is blocking their ability to send software updates to users.
Microsoft Mysteriously Freezes Accounts for VeraCrypt, WireGuard, Windscribe
'I cannot sign drivers, which means I cannot ship updates for WireGuard for Windows,' the creator of the VPN protocol says. On X, a Microsoft rep says he's working to get accounts unblocked.
Microsoft pulls developer accounts of WireGuard and Veracrypt
VeraCrypt, a popular app for drive encryption, is now in update limbo as Microsoft suspended the developer account for no apparent re
Microsoft suspends VeraCrypt and WireGuard signing accounts, blocking Windows updates
Microsoft has suspended developer accounts required to sign Windows drivers for the widely used open-source tools VeraCrypt and WireGuard, effectively blocking updates for millions of users. The action, which occurred without prior warning, has left both projects unable to distribute trusted Wind
VeraCrypt, WireGuard maintainers unable to deliver Windows updates as Microsoft suspends their accounts - Cybernews
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March 2026
Mullvad VPN’s WireGuard Daemon Aces Cure53 Security Audit
Mullvad, a Swedish privacy-focused VPN, underwent an independent audit by Cure53 on its revamped WireGuard daemon, confirming high security standards with only minor issues addresse
Mullvad’s New WireGuard Implementation Put to the Test in Latest Audit
Auditors from Assured Security Consultants only noted two low-risk issues that have since been patched.
'No major vulnerabilities' — Mullvad’s WireGuard implementation gets thumbs up from independent security audit
Mullvad’s latest security audit on GotaTun gets green light from independent audit, confirming no major vulnerabilities were found. Here's all you need to know.
Mullvad’s new GotaTun protocol passes first independent audit
Mullvad has published the results of an independent security audit of GotaTun, its Rust-based implementation of the WireGuard VPN protocol, confirming that no major vulnerabilities were discovered. The review identified two low-severity issues and several minor notes, most of which have already b
Big news — Norton VPN brings WireGuard on Apple devices, and lands on Amazon Fire TV
Norton VPN just got faster on macOS and iOS VPN apps — and it’s now on Amazon Fire TV, too. Here's all you need to know.
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