![]() ![]() Zenmate – 1 IP leak through Chrome extension Plus, they’re located within the 5 Eyes alliance jurisdiction. It’s slow, logs your information, doesn’t work with torrenting or Netflix. But its porous browser extension means it’s still overpriced.įree was the only positive thing we found to say about this VPN. TouchVPN – 1 IP leak through Chrome extension The presence of a kill switch helps, but not enough. This is another one that passed our WebRTC test but failed when we examined their Chrome extension. Leaks, limited torrenting, and no Netflix derail what looked on paper to be a decent VPN. Ivacy – 1 IP leak through Chrome extension Not shocking, since 70% of Chrome extensions leak your IP. Betternet’s Chrome browser extension was the main culprit this time. Security is a huge concern thanks to the company’s policy of data logging.īut all of that pales in comparison to the leaks we found when investigating this service. If that’s not bad enough, the company sells ads based on your own activity. … and proof of the old adage that you get what you pay for.įor starters, it’s the slowest app we’ve ever reviewed. ![]() Betternet – 1 IP leak through Chrome extension No logging and five simultaneous connections are some of the positives, but they don’t outweigh the danger posed by these leaks. A kill switch will automatically disconnect you from the VPN service if the signal becomes compromised. We found DNS leaks on this VPN, but the presence of a kill switch feature helps somewhat. Yet still under China’s “government approval.” That means they’re free of the overbearing 5, 9, and 14 Eyes Surveillance alliances that pool government espionage information together. What they ARE is a slow (but affordable) VPN based out of Hong Kong. This company claims that they are “a better way to VPN.” But those leaks were just too much to overlook. Fast speeds coupled with Netflix functionality and torrenting capabilities made it a strong streaming product. It’s a shame too because there was really a lot to love about this VPN. But we found IP leaks that completely undermine this claim. This VPN claims to hold “the key to online privacy” on their official website. We found IP leaks, but Spoiler Alert: this isn’t the last time you’ll be seeing this product on the list. This winning combination always eases my security fears a bit. They don’t log any information and they exist outside of the established surveillance alliances. Aside from the leaks, it was a pretty good VPN. VPN.ht uses a series of adorable aliens to let you know that with their service, you can be completely anonymous.īut apparently, they don’t run leak tests on whatever planet these little guys are from. It’s another ‘double trouble’ VPN that managed to fail both our and WebRTC tests. It might be one of the least secure VPNs we’ve ever seen. This free VPN logs your information and uses a sketchy peer to peer connection in lieu of traditional VPN servers. Coupled with its outdated VPN protocols and encryption standards, you’re better off just not using a VPN like this one. They log your information and expose your IP, through both standard WebRTC leaks and Chrome extension leaks. WebRTC leaks were just one of the multitude of issues we faced with this problematic system. This was a VPN that failed just about every test that we put it through, including half of our leaks tests. Hoxx VPN – DNS, WebRTC, and Chrome extension leaks found So which ones are they? Find out in this list of VPNs that threaten your internet security with different leaks.īelow is a list of both free and paid VPNs where we found DNS, WebRTC, IP, or Chrome extensions leaks: 1. Those 15 leakers also occupy bottom 15 ranking spots in our best VPN list. That’s a whopping 21.62% of the ‘best’ VPNs in the marketplace. We found leaks in as many as 15 of the 74 VPNs we’ve reviewed. Unfortunately, this problem isn’t as far-fetched as it sounds. We used the following sites (in addition to our own Chrome extensions test): If they don’t match the VPN’s stated server location, it means they are leaking… Different VPN Leaks + How We Tested We establish a connection with their servers and then use six different third-party tools to reveal our IP address. It’s like buying a vacuum cleaner and having it blow dirt out all over your house.Įvery VPN that we review goes through an extensive leak-detection process. ![]() Leaks completely undermine this vital service, exposing your true location and activities right before the prying eyes of your ISP, government agencies, and cybercriminals. You purchase VPN service for one very simple reason: Hide your IP and protect your data while browsing the Internet or using public Wi-Fi. There are multiple reasons why VPNs leak.
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