SpyVPN: The Google-Featured VPN That Secretly Captures Your Screen | Koi Blog
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FreeVPN.One, a Chrome-verified extension with over 100K installs, claimed to offer privacy but instead captured users’ screens. Our research exposes how it operated.

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.

  • RedPandaRaider@feddit.orgEnglish
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    1 day ago

    For some games and websites I have to turn it off yeah. Or at least switch the server to one that isn’t blocked.

    It’s a shame that websites are allowed to track and block VPNs.