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Surfshark VPN and cybersecurity service updates

Overview

In late July 2026, Surfshark expanded its FastTrack routing to cover more than half of its server network, promising macOS speed improvements of up to 70% and automatic path selection. The company also introduced a low-cost Starter VPN plan, initially advertised at €2.79 per month and later listed at €2.29 per month, offering unlimited device connections, ad-blocking, tracker removal, and a 30-day money-back guarantee. On 23 July, Surfshark launched a 4-in-1 anti-scam hub for iPhone users at €3.35 per month, shielding against AI-driven fraudulent sites, ads, listings, and social-media scams; Android users receive comparable protection by enabling each feature manually. A week later, Surfshark’s Starter package was highlighted again in a joint announcement with Proton VPN’s discounted Plus plan. The Surfshark offering continued to stress unlimited-device support, access to over 4,500 servers in 100 countries, and built-in ad-blocking, tracker, and malware protection, maintaining the €2.29 per month price and 30-day money-back guarantee. By mid-August, Surfshark introduced summer promotional discounts, including an 85% discount on its 27-month plan, reducing the cost to €2.49 per month. Following this, the company expanded its cybersecurity offerings with the launch of Surfshark One+, a suite that includes antivirus protection, CleanWeb, Alternative ID, Surfshark Alert for data leak monitoring, a privacy-focused search engine, and access to Incogni for data removal requests. On 24 August, Surfshark highlighted its ‘Starter’ plan, which begins at €2.49 per month and includes a three-month free trial. The plan features unlimited device connections, Alternative ID for identity protection, CleanWeb for ad-blocking, and access to a network of over 4,500 servers in 100 countries. By late August, the company continued to promote its 27-month plan at €2.49 per month, which includes 24 months plus three additional months, data traffic encryption, a no-logs policy, and an optional ‘One’ plan for additional malware protection services.

Entities

Surfshark · NordVPN · ExpressVPN · Saily · CyberGhost

Timeline

  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Surfshark offers discounted VPN and integrated security suites

    Surfshark is promoting its VPN and Surfshark One security suite, which combines VPN, antivirus, and identity protection tools into a single subscription for unlimited devices.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Surfshark and ExpressVPN offer discounted subscription plans

    VPN services Surfshark and ExpressVPN are offering discounted long-term subscription plans, with prices starting as low as €2.49 per month.

  3. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    NordVPN and Surfshark offer discounted subscription plans

    NordVPN and Surfshark are offering discounted VPN subscription plans for September 2026, featuring extended terms and reduced monthly rates.

  4. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Surfshark and ExpressVPN offer discounted subscription plans

    VPN providers Surfshark and ExpressVPN are offering discounted long-term subscription plans, with rates starting at €2.49 per month for various security and privacy features.

  5. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Surfshark and CyberGhost promote new VPN subscription models

    VPN providers Surfshark and CyberGhost are promoting specialized subscription plans, focusing on unlimited device connections and long-term discounted rates respectively.

  6. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Surfshark expands cybersecurity offerings with One+ suite

    Surfshark has launched One+, a comprehensive cybersecurity suite featuring VPN, antivirus, and identity protection. Numerama+ is offering a one-year subscription to the first 700 new annual subscribers.

  7. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Surfshark and NordVPN announce major summer promotional discounts

    Surfshark and NordVPN are offering major summer discounts, with Surfshark providing up to 85% off and NordVPN bundling free eSIM data via Saily.

  8. [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources
    Proton VPN and Surfshark unveil discounted unlimited‑device VPN subscriptions

    Proton VPN offers a 70 % discount at $2.99/mo for two years, while Surfshark launches an unlimited‑device Starter plan with ad‑blocking and malware protection.

  9. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Surfshark launches 4‑in‑1 anti‑scam hub for iPhone at €3.35/month

    Surfshark introduced a €3.35/month iOS anti‑scam hub consolidating its protection tools, and a €2.29/month Starter VPN plan covering unlimited devices with 4,500 servers.

  10. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Surfshark expands FastTrack to most servers and launches low‑cost Starter VPN

    Surfshark extends FastTrack to most servers, delivering up to 70% faster macOS speeds, and rolls out a €2.79‑per‑month Starter VPN with ad‑blocking and privacy tools.

Sources

aijourn.com · clubic.com · es.gizmodo.com · frandroid.com · futura-sciences.com · journaldunet.com · lebardegandi.net · linternaute.com · numerama.com · punto-informatico.it · series-80.net · telefonino.net · tomshw.it · veb.it

This summary has been updated 4 times: see revision history