Surfshark
Dausos, our proprietary VPN protocol, just received a significant upgrade. If you’ve been connecting from a school, university, or corporate network — this update is for you.
What changed
Our latest upgrade is focused on one thing: making sure Dausos connects reliably on restricted networks.
Highly managed networks — the kind you’ll find in academic institutions and corporate environments — use strict firewall configurations that may block or interfere with VPN connections. Previously, some users on these networks ran into connectivity issues with Dausos. This update fixes that.
“We want as many people as possible to experience the power of Dausos, which is why continuous improvement is our priority. Responding directly to user feedback, this update fixes the connectivity issues some experienced in certain network environments,” says Karolis Kaciulis, Leading System Engineer at Surfshark.
Why this matters
Whether you’re a student trying to access content on campus Wi-Fi or an employee on a tightly managed corporate network, this update directly addresses one of the biggest friction points for Dausos users.
Dausos was built for everyday users, and everyday users connect from all kinds of networks — not just open, unrestricted ones. Making sure the protocol holds up across all of them, including the ones that give other VPNs a hard time, is exactly what this update delivers.
A reminder of what Dausos brings to the table
If you haven’t tried Dausos yet, here’s why it’s worth trying:
- Up to 30% faster speeds. Powered by AEGIS-256X2 encryption optimized for modern hardware, delivering better protocol-to-server speed;
- Full post-quantum security. A hybrid ML-KEM×X25519 key exchange and ML-DSA self-signed root certificate system protect your connection against both today’s threats and tomorrow’s;
- Your own dedicated tunnel. Unlike traditional VPN protocols, Dausos isolates each user’s data into its own private digital tunnel — your traffic stays separate from everyone else’s;
- Advanced security by default. Post-compromise security ensures compromised keys can’t leak future session data, and port randomization obscures your connection path.
Dausos keeps improving
Dausos was built for VPN users, and that doesn’t stop with the initial release. Updates like this one are how we make sure it stays that way. If you haven’t tried Dausos yet, now’s a good time.
