Search Results: VPNPrivacy

Even when using VPNs or Tor, DNS leaks can expose your browsing activity to ISPs and adversaries by bypassing encrypted tunnels. Modern browsers' default encrypted DNS settings might introduce new privacy risks depending on the provider. This invisible vulnerability represents a fundamental flaw in how operating systems handle domain resolution during secure sessions.

A deep dive by Comparitech reveals that popular free VPN apps on Apple and Android app stores contain embedded SDKs and network connections to Chinese and Russian entities, posing significant privacy risks. Despite removals of some apps by Apple, many remain active, potentially exposing users to surveillance under repressive government laws.

As demand surges amid new UK age verification laws, we dissect legitimate free VPN options that protect privacy without selling user data. Our technical analysis reveals which services offer enterprise-grade encryption and trustworthy no-logs policies versus those with hidden costs and limitations.