▲ 308 ▼ Reddit: IP Address Disclosure Puts User Anonymity At Risk * TorrentFreak (torrentfreak.com) submitted 2 years ago by TheOneWithTheHair@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world 40 comments fedilink hide all child comments
[–] Plopp@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) Shady? I only use VPNs from known companies, like Sony. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Nighed@sffa.community -2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) 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. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Nighed@sffa.community -2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) 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. permalink fedilink source parent