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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.

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[–] RiQuY@lemmy.zip 9 points 3 days ago

So Microsoft Recall but by a third party?

[–] pHr34kY@lemmy.world 9 points 3 days ago (1 children)

People won't plug their phone into a USB socket in an airport lounge, but they will install software that sends 100% of their web traffic to a third party and has unfettered device permissions.

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[–] HeyJoe@lemmy.world 9 points 3 days ago

What about Firefox? Looks like it exists for more than just chrome. I know because I literally used it this week for the first time ever due to being on vacation in a state that wants my photo to view porn... I couldn't believe this shit actually exists now.

[–] medem@lemmy.wtf 2 points 2 days ago

This is the reason I've always been skeptical of all those Video Download Non Plus Ultra Pro 9000 extensions, also in Firefox. I'm like yea right. Next thing I know I'll be getting copyright infringement and piracy notices plus cease-and-desist letters.

[–] goatinspace@feddit.org 6 points 3 days ago

Not unexpected

Yup. You gotta read the fine print folks. You can all got to stack social and pick up 5 years of adguard vpn with no log policy. Its not the best out there, but its not horrible either. And at around 26 quid for 5 years, it aint bad.

[–] Nurse_Robot@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago
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