Tag: VPN privacy
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Warning: Free VPN Apps May Harvest the Data They Promise to Hide
A recent report flagged that free VPN apps — promoted as shields for browsing — can collect the same user data they claim to conceal. The story frames a clash: proponents stress encryption and access benefits, while critics point to data harvesting and privacy risks.
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Report Finds Over 700 Fake VPN Extensions on Chrome Web Store — Concerning Security Risk
A gHacks report summarizes a finding that more than 700 fake VPN extensions were listed on the Chrome Web Store and had about 75,000 installs. This article explains what happened, who is affected, what changes may follow, and the uncertain timing of any fixes.
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Important: Concern Over Free VPNs: Ratopati Headline Prompts Calls for Reaction
An RSS entry shows Ratopati published a piece headlined that free VPNs are not truly free. The feed item contains only the headline; no article text or stakeholder reactions are included in the provided source.
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Warning: HackerNoon Urges Caution With Free VPNs and Recommends ApexGuard
HackerNoon published a piece advising readers to avoid free VPNs and consider ApexGuard. This article summarizes that recommendation, explains why the topic matters, and notes verification limits.
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Swiss VPN Deploys RAM-Only Servers in Important Privacy Move
A Swiss-based VPN has deployed RAM-only servers and reaffirmed a zero-logs policy, according to a press services report carried by the Chinook Observer. The source provides limited detail and no direct participant quotes.