cross-posted from: https://programming.dev/post/35967051

Most people turn to a VPN for one reason: privacy. And with its verified badge, featured placement, and 100k+ installs, FreeVPN.One looked like a safe choice. But once it’s in your browser, it’s not working to keep you safe, it’s continuously watching you.

  • cmnybo@discuss.tchncs.de
    link
    fedilink
    English
    arrow-up
    18
    arrow-down
    7
    ·
    2 days ago

    Most people don’t need to run everything though a VPN. That just slows everything down. You would normally only use them to access resources on a private LAN such as when working from home or accessing your self hosted services when away from home.

    • exu@feditown.com
      link
      fedilink
      English
      arrow-up
      18
      ·
      1 day ago

      That’s a completely different VPN than what the rest the comments are talking about