Category: VPNs

  • ZoogVPN

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    ZoogVPN, based in Greece, began as just a mere idea in 2010 after it’s creators were dealing with censorship and barriers themselves.1 The service formally launched in 2013 and since then has acquired mixed reviews. Unfortunately, while my speed tests were fast and had low latency, that’s where to good news ends. The Windows version…

  • DuckDuckGo

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    DuckDuckGo, renowned for its stance on user privacy, has recently unveiled a new service bundle dubbed “Privacy Pro.” This package integrates a VPN with personal information removal services and identity theft protection into DuckDuckGo’s browser app. However, this expansion into the already saturated VPN and browser market brings to light concerns about the company’s strategic…

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  • Betternet

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    Betternet is a freemium VPN service that comes from the family of Pango services, alongside Hotspot Shield, VPN360 and Ultra VPN. This is an important detail that users must understand when putting faith into a VPN service to not just conceal, but protect their true identity. Further, Pango has a questionable track record and should…

  • GooseVPN

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    GOOSE VPN is a VPN (Virtual Private Network) provider founded in 2016 in the Netherlands. The company’s mission is to make online privacy accessible and affordable for everyone. It is recognized for its features such as unlimited device connectivity and robust customer support available in multiple languages, including English, Dutch, French, German, Portuguese, Turkish, and…

  • vpnify

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    vpnify is a cross platform VPN service provided by Neonetworks solution ltd. According to an investigative report by top10vpn.com, the company’s director is a Chinese citizen with an address in China’s Anhui Province. Looking at their website, they openly admit to collecting identifiable data: When you access the Service by or through a mobile device,…

  • PureVPN

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  • SkyVPN

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    SkyVPN is a freemium and ad-supported VPN service provided by Hong Kong based SkyVPN, Inc. They are part of an ever growing list of free VPNs owned and operated by pop up corporations with strong links to China which is a huge privacy and security concern. The app features numerous outbound connections to third party…

  • Norton

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    Speed Test Speed is a pivotal attribute when evaluating VPN services, yet it’s vital to recognize its inherent subjectivity, largely influenced by factors such as user hardware, geographic location, local infrastructure, and the quality of the servers employed by the VPN provider. In our testing, when connected randomly to a server in Oregon via Amazon…

  • OstrichVPN

    OstrichVPN

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    Ostrich VPN is a freemium VPN app developed by GeWare Technology Limited. VPN Protocols The absence of WireGuard as an option in the “auto” function of a VPN service could be a significant drawback for users who prioritize both speed and security. WireGuard is often considered the industry standard for modern VPN protocols due to…