- NymVPN deploys split tunneling in beta on Windows
- The vendor is also adding new post-quantum protections across all applications
- It also improves macOS app security with an authentication upgrade
Finding the best VPN to secure your online traffic is only half the battle; Managing how it interacts with your everyday applications is just as important. For Windows users who use NymVPN, this balancing act has become much easier.
The decentralized privacy provider has officially rolled out its v2026.7 update, delivering a highly requested beta tunneling feature directly to its Windows client.
Available now for users running Windows v1.28.0, the tool gives you granular control over your daily Internet traffic.
But Windows users aren’t the only ones who get a boost.
The latest version also introduces an experimental post-quantum key exchange protocol across all platforms, ensuring your personal data remains locked against future cyber threats.
Split tunnel lands on Windows
Split tunneling is an essential feature for privacy-conscious users. It lets you select exactly which apps are routed through your encrypted VPN connection and which connect directly to your standard Internet service provider.
By releasing this feature in beta for Windows, NymVPN makes multitasking easier. You can protect your sensitive browsing via VPN while letting data-intensive apps, like local multiplayer games or streaming services, run in the clear for maximum speed.
Nym notes that “this is a beta feature and is still in development,” actively encouraging users to report on its real-world performance.
Looking ahead, the vendor has confirmed that split tunneling will soon make its way to Linux and iOS, following its recent debut on macOS.
The company also noted that “a more advanced form of split tunneling is also in development, which will allow you to route specific applications through NymVPN Fast Mode or Anonymous Mode.”
Sustainability through post-quantum security
While split tunneling takes center stage for PC users, NymVPN is also taking important steps to harden its network infrastructure against tomorrow’s hackers.
The new update introduces the first phase of post-quantum VPN security via a new key exchange system called the Lewes Protocol. Designed specifically for VPN Fast Mode, the protocol not only defends against quantum threats; this “significantly improves NymVPN’s connection and startup times,” according to the company’s blog.
You can test the Lewes protocol by manually enabling it in the app settings. Nym plans to test the system in production before deploying it as the default security standard for all secure key exchanges.
Security audits and UI fixes
Apple users have not been excluded from the current upgrade cycle. NymVPN’s macOS client has received vital privacy enhancements to secure communication between the app and its background daemon operations.
These improvements are a direct response to recommendations made during a Cure53 security audit carried out in 2025.
Overall, the new update fixes UI bugs related to social logins and brings an improved server selection menu to Android users.
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