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minus-squarePlopp@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up2·10 months agoShady? I only use VPNs from known companies, like Sony.
minus-squareNighed@sffa.communitylinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up2arrow-down4·edit-210 months agoA VPN either: Logs access/usage so it can be given to authorities. (And/or sold/stolen etc) doesn’t log usage data and willingly accepts that some disgusting stuff will be done using their service. 1 might have to give browsing data if sued by a media company, 2 is ethnically bankrupt and shouldn’t be trusted at all. Doesn’t mean their not useful, just be aware of who you are giving your money to and the limitations of their protection.
Shady? I only use VPNs from known companies, like Sony.
A VPN either:
Logs access/usage so it can be given to authorities. (And/or sold/stolen etc)
doesn’t log usage data and willingly accepts that some disgusting stuff will be done using their service.
1 might have to give browsing data if sued by a media company, 2 is ethnically bankrupt and shouldn’t be trusted at all.
Doesn’t mean their not useful, just be aware of who you are giving your money to and the limitations of their protection.