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NordVPN open-sources Linux GUI app with Meshnet next

NordVPN has open-sourced its Linux graphical user interface application. The company updated its Snap package to incorporate the app. Meshnet features are set to follow as the next open-source release.

NordVPN open-sources Linux GUI client under GPLv3

October 17, 2025 Lisa Kern

NordVPN has released the source code for its graphical user interface version of the Linux VPN client. This update to version 4.2.0 builds on the command-line client open-sourced in 2023. The move aims to simplify VPN setup for Linux users.

NordVPN open-sources Linux GUI app on GitHub

October 16, 2025 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

NordVPN has released the source code for its Linux application's graphical user interface under the GNU General Public License v3.0, making it available on GitHub. This move follows a 70% surge in daily active Linux users since the GUI's launch earlier in 2025. The company also reversed its decision to discontinue the Meshnet feature and plans to open-source it.

Experts warn of ransomware risks in popular VPN tools

Security experts have raised alarms about vulnerabilities in VPN software from Cisco, Citrix, and SonicWall, linking them to increased ransomware threats. Users of these tools face heightened risks of infection, according to a recent analysis. The warning highlights ongoing concerns in enterprise cybersecurity.