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Don't use VPN services.

   No, seriously, don't. You're probably reading this because you've asked
   what VPN service to use, and this is the answer.

   Note: The content in this post does not apply to using VPN for their
   intended purpose; that is, as a virtual private (internal) network. It
   only applies to using it as a glorified proxy, which is what every
   third-party "VPN provider" does.
     * A Russian translation of this article can be found [25]here,
       contributed by Timur Demin.
     * A Turkish translation can be found [26]here, contributed by agyild.
     * There's also [27]this article about VPN services, which is honestly
       better written (and has more cat pictures!) than my article.

Why not?

   Because a VPN in this sense is just a glorified proxy. The VPN provider
   can see all your traffic, and do with it what they want - including
   logging.

But my provider doesn't log!

   There is no way for you to verify that, and of course this is what a
   malicious VPN provider would claim as well. In short: the only safe
   assumption is that every VPN provider logs.

   And remember that it is in a VPN provider's best interest to log their
   users - it lets them deflect blame to the customer, if they ever were
   to get into legal trouble. The $10/month that you're paying for your
   VPN service doesn't even pay for the lawyer's coffee, so expect them to
   hand you over.

But a provider would lose business if they did that!

   I'll believe that when HideMyAss goes out of business. They gave up
   their users years ago, and [28]this was widely publicized. The reality
   is that most of their customers will either not care or not even be
   aware of it.

But I pay anonymously, using Bitcoin/PaysafeCard/Cash/drugs!

   Doesn't matter. You're still connecting to their service from your own
   IP, and they can log that.

But I want more security!

   VPNs don't provide security. They are just a glorified proxy.

But I want more privacy!

   VPNs don't provide privacy, with a few exceptions (detailed below).
   They are just a proxy. If somebody wants to tap your connection, they
   can still do so - they just have to do so at a different point (ie.
   when your traffic leaves the VPN server).

But I want more encryption!

   Use SSL/TLS and HTTPS (for centralized services), or end-to-end
   encryption (for social or P2P applications). VPNs can't magically
   encrypt your traffic - it's simply not technically possible. If the
   endpoint expects plaintext, there is nothing you can do about that.

   When using a VPN, the only encrypted part of the connection is from you
   to the VPN provider. From the VPN provider onwards, it is the same as
   it would have been without a VPN. And remember, the VPN provider can
   see and mess with all your traffic.

But I want to confuse trackers by sharing an IP address!

   Your IP address is a largely irrelevant metric in modern tracking
   systems. Marketers have gotten wise to these kind of tactics, and
   combined with increased adoption of [29]CGNAT and an ever-increasing
   amount of devices per household, it just isn't a reliable data point
   anymore.

   Marketers will almost always use some kind of other metric to identify
   and distinguish you. That can be anything from a useragent to a
   [30]fingerprinting profile. A VPN cannot prevent this.

So when should I use a VPN?

   There are roughly two usecases where you might want to use a VPN:
    1. You are on a known-hostile network (eg. a public airport WiFi
       access point, or an ISP that is known to use MITM), and you want to
       work around that.
    2. You want to hide your IP from a very specific set of
       non-government-sanctioned adversaries - for example, circumventing
       a ban in a chatroom or preventing anti-piracy scareletters.

   In the second case, you'd probably just want a regular proxy
   specifically for that traffic - sending all of your traffic over a VPN
   provider (like is the default with almost every VPN client) will still
   result in the provider being able to snoop on and mess with your
   traffic.

   However, in practice, just don't use a VPN provider at all, even for
   these cases.

So, then... what?

   If you absolutely need a VPN, and you understand what its limitations
   are, purchase a VPS and set up your own (either using something like
   [31]Streisand or manually - I recommend using Wireguard). I will not
   recommend any specific providers (diversity is good!), but there are
   plenty of cheap ones to be found on [32]LowEndTalk.

But how is that any better than a VPN service?

   A VPN provider specifically seeks out those who are looking for
   privacy, and who may thus have interesting traffic. Statistically
   speaking, it is more likely that a VPN provider will be malicious or a
   honeypot, than that an arbitrary generic VPS provider will be.

So why do VPN services exist? Surely they must serve some purpose?

   Because it's easy money. You just set up OpenVPN on a few servers, and
   essentially start reselling bandwidth with a markup. You can make every
   promise in the world, because nobody can verify them. You don't even
   have to know what you're doing, because again, nobody can verify what
   you say. It is 100% snake-oil.

   So yes, VPN services do serve a purpose - it's just one that benefits
   the provider, not you.
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   I think the best use case for consumer VPNs is accessing region-locked
   content\websites etc. In case of Russia you literally can't even pay in
   some websites even if you have European or American credit card and\or
   you are European citizen, and you've set the region to any European
   one. Just because of the fact that you're connecting from Russian IP.

   To be honest, I use whatever seems working but only turning VPN on for
   specific usecases, and turning off immediately after I'm done.
   Everything else - yep, it's just stupid. You just giving the data to
   some shady unregulated VPN company instead of shady and barely
   regulated ISP.

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     The fact you can ONLY connect through a PROPRIETARY app and, unlike
     almost every other supposedly safe VPN, you ABSOLUTELY cannot
     connect using a standard protocol

   You might want to revise your information, or lack thereof.
     * Nord allows you to connect however you want (OpenVPN, IPSec, IKEv2,
       etc...), you don't need their software.

     they've never had a truly independent audit. Parent companies often
     own auditors or pay them for a good score.

     * So you're telling me that PricewaterhouseCoopers is owned by Nord,
       and that they were paid off to make them pass? Man, if that
       exclusive information ever got out, that would be bad news for PWC.

   Next time look into things before spewing falsities. Sure, you might
   not like certain companies, but there's no need to lie about them.

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   [80]LokiFawkes commented [81]Dec 29, 2022

   [82]@madgoat Assuming their instructions even WORK (last I had even
   touched their site, such instructions didn't even exist because the app
   was REQUIRED so they could pass your traffic to their GoogleAnalytics
   account), there's still the fact that they lie about data handling.
   There's also the fact that not entirely having to use their app does
   not mean they don't collect data, only that the proprietary app
   GUARANTEES maximum data collection. Even a company that does allow
   connection over open protocols can be collecting data, just likely less
   data than when you use their proprietary app.
   As mentioned, owning an auditor is not the only way to have a conflict
   of interest. Money can change hands behind closed doors, and the
   dissonance between reality and the score given makes that clear that
   PWC is either dumb or paid for. Pick your poison.
   For privacy, data collection, and data collection disclosure, Nord is
   among the worst rated for a reason. It's run by, say it again, a data
   broker.

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   [84]aptblog commented [85]Jan 3, 2023

   Using a virtual private network (VPN) improves the security of your
   social media accounts by encrypting your internet connection and
   masking your IP address and location. This can make it more difficult
   for hackers to access your sensitive information and can protect your
   privacy when using social media. However, you should not relay on VPNs
   alone are for [86]social media security, you need to be aware of many
   other security tips for securing your social media accounts.

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   [88]LupusMichaelis commented [89]Jan 3, 2023

   No. Pretend VPN do not improve security in any way. Please read the
   article you're commenting about that explains why they are not security
   tools at all, and stop puking marketing dump from those snakeoil
   vendors.

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   [91]LokiFawkes commented [92]Jan 3, 2023

   [93]@aptblog Ad bot spotted. VPN services (glorified proxies) do not
   improve your security. In the age of HTTPS and DoT/DoH, your attack
   surface is on the client end and the server end. The attack surface is
   nowhere in the middle. At best, a man in the middle might get the
   hostname of a service you're connecting to at the handshake in the
   beginning of a TLS connection, a connection that could last from
   seconds to years, and that's if a method of encrypting the SNI (ESNI,
   ECH, etc) is not being implemented. Since the Web2 era, in which most
   sites are hosted on just a few servers, IP addresses are kinda useless
   for spying on users.

   Things you can do to protect your browsing habits at home from being
   discovered by a MITM such as a hacker or your ISP:
   Use DoT or DoH. DoT is superior for security and more lightweight, but
   browsers typically require DoH to implement ECH, the current encrypted
   SNI standard. Though currently they also hide this feature behind a
   config flag, too.
   Enable ECH in your flags, even if you won't be able to use it due to
   your DNS configuration.
   Set up a recursive resolver in your LAN, configure it to connect to
   other DNS servers via DoT. This server will cache your queries for a
   predefined length of time known as a Time To Live (TTL), either the TTL
   of the DNS record or the TTL the resolver has set globally, whichever
   is shorter. Hard mode: Use reverse-proxy software to implement DoH with
   this server as the DNS server, enabling you to use ECH on your favorite
   browser (they really should enable this for using DoT as well)

   By encrypting your DNS queries and minimizing the amount of queries
   that reach WAN, all people see is you connecting to servers that
   usually host multiple domain names. By encrypting the Server Name
   Indicator, even the TLS handshake between you and a site will contain
   no usable data. At that point, only you and the site you connect to
   have any idea what's going on. From there, browser extensions that
   block ads and analytics further protect you. You can also blackhole
   certain hostnames on your resolver to minimize tracking where browser
   extensions aren't an option (mobile, for example) though that can come
   with its own set of functionality penalties.

   Without the hostname, if a server hosts multiple sites, nobody knows
   what you're actually connecting to. They might be able to guess that
   yl-in-f101.1e100.net is probably an edge server for google.com, but
   they wouldn't be certain that the site is google.com and not, for
   example, just a site using Google's cloud services as a CDN.

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   [95]arkbg1 commented [96]Jan 3, 2023

   [97]@LokiFawkes Agreed. At least I hope. His primary arguement is
   directly addressed by OP.

   [98]@aptblog "(VPN) improves the security of your social media accounts
   by encrypting your internet connection and masking your IP address and
   location."

   vs

   [99]@joepie91 " VPNs can't magically encrypt your traffic" & "Your IP
   address is a largely irrelevant metric in modern tracking systems."

   also,

   [100]@joepie91 "claims that have already been addressed in the
   article... doesn't belong here."

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   [102]aptblog commented [103]Jan 4, 2023

   Defense in depth approach for security and VPN & Social Media Account
   Security.

   Defense in depth is a security strategy that involves implementing
   multiple layers of defense at different points within a system or
   network. The goal of defense in depth is to make it more difficult for
   attackers to compromise the security of the system or network by
   requiring them to bypass multiple layers of defense.

   Defense in depth is needed now more than ever as more employees work
   from home and as organizations increasingly rely on cloud-based
   services and [104]social media is a weak human link in security.

   Some examples of different layers of defense that might be included in
   a defense in depth strategy include:

   Physical security measures, such as locks and security guards, to
   protect against physical attacks.
   Network security measures, such as firewalls and intrusion detection
   systems, to protect against network-based attacks.
   Application security measures, such as input validation and
   authentication controls, to protect against attacks targeting specific
   applications or services.
   Data security measures, such as encryption and access controls, to
   protect against unauthorized access to sensitive data.

   A virtual private network (VPN) is a network technology that creates a
   secure, encrypted connection between a device and a VPN server.

   This can provide several benefits, including:

   Privacy: By routing traffic through the VPN server, a VPN can hide the
   device's IP address and make it more difficult for third parties to
   track the device's online activity.
   Security: The encrypted connection provided by a VPN can help protect
   against various types of cyber threats, such as man-in-the-middle
   attacks and data leaks.
   Geo-blocking: Some websites and services are only available in certain
   countries. By connecting to a VPN server in a different country, a user
   can "trick" these websites into thinking they are located in the
   allowed country, allowing them to access restricted content.

   VPN is only one component of a defense in depth strategy, and it should
   be used in combination with other security measures to provide the
   greatest level of protection.

   Defense in depth for a social media account:

   Choose strong and unique passwords: Use a password manager to create
   strong, unique passwords for your social media accounts, and enable
   two-factor authentication (2FA) if it is available. This will help
   protect against password-based attacks, such as brute-force attacks or
   credential stuffing.

   Be cautious with links and attachments: Be cautious when clicking on
   links or downloading attachments from unknown sources, as these can
   potentially be used to deliver malware or phishing attacks.

   Use privacy settings: Use the privacy settings provided by the social
   media platform to control who can see your posts and personal
   information.

   Be aware of scammers and impersonators: Be aware of scammers and
   impersonators who may try to trick you into giving away personal
   information or money.

   Use antivirus software: Install antivirus software on your devices and
   keep it up to date to help protect against malware.

   Avoid sharing sensitive information: Be mindful of what personal
   information you share on social media, as this information could
   potentially be used to target you with attacks.

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   [108]@aptblog The application of VPN technology in a defense-in-depth
   strategy involves using an actual VPN, not a "VPN" service. VPNs are
   used in a defense in depth strategy to connect employees to a private
   network, not to serve as a proxy for their WAN traffic. When it does
   function as a proxy, this is to keep custody of that traffic until it
   goes to the WAN, not to dance around the globe via an untrustworthy
   third party. This way, if something leaks to WAN, it leaks through the
   company's private network, and is either stopped by the firewall or
   cannot be sniffed by the employee's home ISP.

   If you are using a VPN service rather than a company VPN for your
   defense in depth strategy, you've defeated your whole security model.

   The doctrine of defense in depth is also outdated.
   For example, "strong" passwords are often short but use a wide
   character range instead of being long. They're not memorable, they're
   easy for machines to bruteforce, and they're plagued by the need to
   write down passwords or save them in a password manager. Passphrases
   are king.
   For another example, antivirus software as we know it is ineffective.
   The most effective antivirus for Windows is Defender, with many
   commercial offerings actually spying on you, bypassing Defender (it
   disables itself if you have another AV installed) and leaving doors
   open for malware whose developer has bribed them for whitelisting to
   get through. The most effective antivirus for macOS is in fact is the
   Gatekeeper/Notarization/XProtect stack built in to macOS. As for Linux,
   there is no real AV offering (just about every offering you see for
   Linux is either a scam or a Windows AV scanning on Linux) and the
   method of defense is to patch out vulnerabilities and never give anyone
   but designated administrators administrative privileges. Just like
   macOS, a password is needed when escalating to admin power, and you
   must be in the admin wheel to escalate.

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   [110]aptblog commented [111]Jan 5, 2023 •
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   [112]@LokiFawkes actual VPN and VPN as service discussion is similar to
   choosing "Private Cloud" vs "Public Cloud".

   Windows Defender a built-in antivirus software for Windows operating
   systems is generally effective at detecting and protecting against
   viruses and other malware. However keeping your OS up to date with the
   latest security patches and updates, enabling virtualization-based
   security, and using cloud storage service to store your important files
   and documents adds extra layer to security.

   The doctrine of defense in depth is a military strategy that involves
   positioning defensive forces at various levels or depths in an area in
   order to create multiple layers of defense. While the specific tactics
   and technologies used in defense in depth may change over time, the
   fundamental principles behind this strategy remains relevant.

   The doctrine of "Defense in depth" can be applied in a variety of
   contexts, including military, cybersecurity, and critical
   infrastructure protection.

   Doctrine of defense in depth can also be applied to emotional security
   or personal security.

   Here are some ideas for how to build a defense in depth for emotional
   security:

   Identify and address sources of stress: Identify the things that cause
   you stress, such as work, relationships, or financial issues, and take
   steps to address them. This might involve seeking support from friends
   and family, seeking therapy, counseling, finding ways to manage your
   workload more effectively.

   Practice self-care: Take care of yourself physically and emotionally by
   getting enough sleep, eating well, [113]exercising, and engaging in
   activities that bring you joy.

   Build a support network: Surround yourself with people who are
   supportive and who you can turn to for help when you're feeling
   overwhelmed or distressed.

   Develop coping skills: Learn techniques for managing your emotions and
   coping with stress, such as deep breathing, meditation, or journaling.

   Seek professional help if needed: If you're struggling to cope with
   stress or negative emotions on your own, consider seeking help from a
   mental health professional or a health coach.

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   [115]LokiFawkes commented [116]Jan 5, 2023

   [117]@aptblog No, actual VPN vs VPN service is similar to choosing self
   hosted vs public cloud.

   Audits of antivirus software showed the best to be Defender, which also
   happens to be the one that comes with Windows. Currently, as OS
   developers put their money into providing an antivirus, they've proven
   to be the best to turn to when protecting the OS they develop.
   Virtualization-based security is typically not needed unless you're
   downloading shit from Softonic, and even then, most malware you'll be
   worrying about can break the hypervisor or simply get sufficient
   permissions from the user for the hypervisor not to be a threat to its
   goal.

   Cloud storage is not a form of security. You're thinking of backup, but
   also, it's not a form of backup either. It's not an archival service,
   it's a centralized sync service. Centralizing your files to Muh Cloud
   can actually make it easier for malware to destroy your data thoroughly
   enough that without a real backup you'll be unable to retrieve it.

   If the doctrine of defense in depth hasn't embraced long passwords,
   it's outdated. End of.

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   [118]@MandiYang
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   [119]MandiYang commented [120]Jan 8, 2023

   Is protonvpn trustworthy? There is no way to confirm it to be
   trustworthy but they seem so legit :(
   [121]https://protonvpn.com/blog/is-protonvpn-trustworthy/

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   [122]@arkbg1
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   [123]arkbg1 commented [124]Jan 8, 2023

     Is protonvpn trustworthy? There is no way to confirm it to be
     trustworthy but they seem so legit :(
     [125]https://protonvpn.com/blog/is-protonvpn-trustworthy/

   I would be curious to know if OP read anything especially convincing in
   their lists of reasons to trust them.

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   [126]@carmellopezhere
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   [127]carmellopezhere commented [128]Mar 8, 2023

   I vote for my all-time favourite VPN. [129]StreamVPN is an excellent
   virtual private network (VPN) service that offers its users a fast,
   secure, and private internet browsing experience. The service is easy
   to use and has a user-friendly interface that makes it easy for even
   those new to VPNs to navigate.

   One of the standout features of StreamVPN is its ability to bypass
   internet censorship and geo-restrictions. With servers in multiple
   locations, users can easily connect to a server in a different country
   and access content that may be restricted in their region. This makes
   it an ideal VPN for users who want to stream content from other
   countries or access websites that may be blocked.

   Another great feature of StreamVPN is its strict no-logs policy, which
   ensures that user activity and connection logs are not stored. This
   means that users can enjoy a high level of privacy and security while
   browsing the internet.

   StreamVPN also offers fast connection speeds, which is essential for
   users who want to stream high-quality content or engage in online
   gaming. Additionally, the service offers excellent customer support and
   has a dedicated support team available 24/7 to assist users with any
   issues they may encounter.

   Overall, StreamVPN is an excellent VPN service that offers its users a
   great mix of privacy, security, and functionality. It is a reliable and
   efficient VPN that is well worth considering for anyone looking for a
   top-quality VPN service.

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   [131]GASOLINE commented [132]Mar 8, 2023

     I vote for my all-time favourite VPN. [133]StreamVPN is an excellent
     virtual private network (VPN) service that offers its users a fast,
     secure, and private internet browsing experience. The service is
     easy to use and has a user-friendly interface that makes it easy for
     even those new to VPNs to navigate.

     One of the standout features of StreamVPN is its ability to bypass
     internet censorship and geo-restrictions. With servers in multiple
     locations, users can easily connect to a server in a different
     country and access content that may be restricted in their region.
     This makes it an ideal VPN for users who want to stream content from
     other countries or access websites that may be blocked.

     Another great feature of StreamVPN is its strict no-logs policy,
     which ensures that user activity and connection logs are not stored.
     This means that users can enjoy a high level of privacy and security
     while browsing the internet.

     StreamVPN also offers fast connection speeds, which is essential for
     users who want to stream high-quality content or engage in online
     gaming. Additionally, the service offers excellent customer support
     and has a dedicated support team available 24/7 to assist users with
     any issues they may encounter.

     Overall, StreamVPN is an excellent VPN service that offers its users
     a great mix of privacy, security, and functionality. It is a
     reliable and efficient VPN that is well worth considering for anyone
     looking for a top-quality VPN service.

   Says someone that just subscribed to Github. It seems more an
   advert/affiliate link.

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   [135]Kyr4l commented [136]Mar 9, 2023

     I vote for my all-time favourite VPN. [137]StreamVPN is an excellent
     virtual private network (VPN) service that offers its users a fast,
     secure, and private internet browsing experience. The service is
     easy to use and has a user-friendly interface that makes it easy for
     even those new to VPNs to navigate.

     One of the standout features of StreamVPN is its ability to bypass
     internet censorship and geo-restrictions. With servers in multiple
     locations, users can easily connect to a server in a different
     country and access content that may be restricted in their region.
     This makes it an ideal VPN for users who want to stream content from
     other countries or access websites that may be blocked.

     Another great feature of StreamVPN is its strict no-logs policy,
     which ensures that user activity and connection logs are not stored.
     This means that users can enjoy a high level of privacy and security
     while browsing the internet.

     StreamVPN also offers fast connection speeds, which is essential for
     users who want to stream high-quality content or engage in online
     gaming. Additionally, the service offers excellent customer support
     and has a dedicated support team available 24/7 to assist users with
     any issues they may encounter.

     Overall, StreamVPN is an excellent VPN service that offers its users
     a great mix of privacy, security, and functionality. It is a
     reliable and efficient VPN that is well worth considering for anyone
     looking for a top-quality VPN service.

   Bot detected 1000000%

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   [138]@ElTioRata
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   [139]ElTioRata commented [140]Mar 17, 2023

   So, Mullvad isn't trustworthy?

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   [141]@LokiFawkes
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   [142]LokiFawkes commented [143]Mar 18, 2023

   Trust Mullvad as far as you can throw it. Don't expect it to keep your
   network traffic a secret any more than any other service, though it
   does have less data-broker baggage than many others.

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   [145]CostcoFanboy commented [146]Mar 28, 2023 •
   edited

   You can somewhat trust some rare VPNs as some of them made their canary
   tactics public and you can observe how the VPN/company interacted with
   other court orders in the past.

   e.g. Mullvad and Proton

   Basically, if they have logs, they just hand them encrypted jargon, if
   they have no logs, then nothing can be given.
   This gist is somewhat right but too pessimistic.

   99% of people use VPNs for geolocation bypass (Netflix or living in an
   authoritarian regime) or p2p torrenting, which are fairly valid use
   cases.

   I'd say Mullvad, Proton and iVPN are trustworthy considering what I've
   seen from their responses and what happened during equipment seizures.

   List of garbage VPNs that are to be avoided 100%:
     * GhostVPN: Owned by ex-malware company
     * PIA: Now owned by ex-malware company
     * Tunnelbear: Owned by McAfee
     * PureVPN: Lied about not keeping logs
     * Windscribe VPN: Lied about encryption
     * HideMyAss: Lied about not keeping logs
     * DoubleVPN: Lied about not keeping logs
     * EarthVPN: Lied about not keeping logs
     * ProtonVPN: Garbage apps.
     * Hola: Malware

   Of course, never trust VPNs that are mass-peddled on YouTube channels.

   It's all very circumstantial and somewhat "no brainer". Kind of like
   how you'd trust pCloud to harbor sensitive data but never Google Drive.
   But you can circumvent the whole thing by running Cryptomator on your
   Gdrive folder contents locally.

   You just have to be smart about it.

   As far as the best one, it definitely goes to Mullvad. You don't even
   need an identity tied to your payment method.

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   [148]Moizsohail commented [149]Apr 3, 2023 •
   edited

   What if we use openvpn and connect to free vpn providers like
   [150]https://www.freeopenvpn.org/index.php?lang=en. is that safe?

   I mean i am just looking to watch anime on pirated sites like
   gogoanime. and i don't need a letter knocking on my door.

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   [152]isaackielma commented [153]May 4, 2023

   [154]@ranazain0009 Looks like all these vpn indicated in the website
   are logging all consumer traffic and personal data that's stored in
   their DB. Is that true or am I paranoid? Just because you pay them,
   doesn't mean that they will be ethical. Still giving them all the power
   to sell or use your info for nefarious purposes...

   Just a thought, please correct me if I am mistaken.

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   [156]aedicted commented [157]May 4, 2023

   They most certainly won't log "all consumer traffic" as it would be way
   too much to store. Not even the NSA does that or would be capable of
   holding all that stuff.

   If at all, it will be the meta-data about the connection itself.

   Paranoia? Depends on your use case. I'd claim that for a little P2P,
   etc. ANY will do it as "investigations" in that regard will stop at the
   first visible IP-address and as long as it is not your easily
   accessible ISP, I'm yet to hear of any case where they took the effort
   to follow up the chain. If you plan "more" or your safety is a stake
   like being a Snowden, then cascade several up to your personal level of
   paranoia. ;)

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   [159]Viral commented [160]May 24, 2023

   literally shit for brains

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