Surfshark
We’re thrilled to announce that Surfshark VPN has been awarded the prestigious Editor’s Choice badge from PCMag — one of the most trusted technology publications in the industry. This recognition highlights our commitment to delivering an all-in-one privacy solution that doesn’t compromise on security, performance, or innovation.
What earned us the award
PCMag praised Surfshark as “a top-tier VPN with strong data protection and innovative security tools.” The review recognized several key strengths that set us apart in a crowded VPN market:
Excellent server coverage and performance
With over 4,500 servers across 100 countries, Surfshark offers one of the most expansive VPN networks available, ensuring fast and reliable connections no matter where you are.
Strong privacy commitment
Our well-defined privacy policy, regular transparency reports, and multiple independent third-party security audits demonstrate our dedication to user trust and accountability. PCMag specifically noted our clear approach to privacy documentation and our proven track record of protecting user data.
Innovative Dausos protocol
Our proprietary security protocol earned special recognition for its novel approach to VPN technology. Backed by quantum-resistant AEGIS-256X2 encryption, Dausos offers dedicated tunnels that adapt to individual network conditions, providing enhanced performance without sacrificing privacy.
Comprehensive security ecosystem
Beyond the VPN itself, PCMag highlighted our expanding suite of privacy tools — including antivirus protection, ad blocker, data leak alerts, private search, and personal data masking.
Privacy and security you can trust
PCMag emphasized the transparency measures that underpin our service. Our Trust Center serves as a hub for all key privacy and security information, including our audit history and quarterly transparency reports. As the review noted, we’ve undergone multiple independent audits by respected firms, including Cure53, Deloitte, and SecuRing.
What this means to us
Receiving PCMag’s Editor’s Choice award is both an honor and a responsibility. It validates the work our team has put into building not just a VPN, but a complete privacy ecosystem.
The recognition of our Dausos protocol shows that innovation matters and that pushing boundaries in privacy technology resonates with both experts and users.
Continuing to innovate
This award reinforces our commitment to transparency and accountability. The acknowledgment of our audit history, privacy policies, and regular transparency reports confirms that our approach — being open about how we operate and regularly subjecting ourselves to independent scrutiny — is the right path forward.
Most importantly, this recognition motivates us to keep raising the bar. We’ll continue innovating, expanding our infrastructure, and developing new privacy tools that address emerging threats.
