Rae Hodge was a senior editor at CNET. She led CNET's coverage of privacy and cybersecurity tools from July 2019 to January 2023. As a data-driven investigative journalist on the software and services ...

The OpenVPN and WireGuard protocols are available in most popular VPNs, but what makes them different, and which one should you use? We explain what they do and help you decide which is best for you.

WireGuard is a security-focused virtual private network (VPN) known for its simplicity and ease of use. It uses proven cryptography protocols and algorithms to protect data. Originally developed for ...