VPN suggestions?

[Herr der Verboten]

I see my Expessvpn renewal is due in few months at 116.95 usd for one year.

Basic usage includes 5 devices, some torrents, hbo, vevo, youtube.

Previously had NordVPN and AirVPN before that. So far ExpressVPN has been the most stable and unblocky.

 

[backstreetboy]

Windscribe https://stacksocial.com/sales/windscribe-pro-3-year-subscription

 

[OnlyOneKenobi]

Surfshark

 

[Herr der Verboten]

I'll probably try both surfshark and winscribe.

 

[backstreetboy]

Surfshark

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Sh*tshark lol.

New research reveals Surfshark, TurboVPN, VyprVPN are installing risky root certificates

Security design flaw paves the way for surveillance or man-in-the-middle attacks

www.techradar.com

Several well-known VPN providers - including Surfshark, TurboVPN and VyprVPN - are among six brands called out for a risky practice that potentially undermines user security.

As part of its Deceptor programme, security research firm AppEsteem found that providers’ apps install a trusted root certificate authority (CA) cert on users’ devices and some providers even fail to obtain users’ consent for doing so.

 

[Herr der Verboten]

Sh*tshark lol.

New research reveals Surfshark, TurboVPN, VyprVPN are installing risky root certificates

Security design flaw paves the way for surveillance or man-in-the-middle attacks

www.techradar.com

Who's online review to "trust". Most if not all of them say ExpressVPN, PIA, Ghost or UltraVPN is the best. Always.

 

[Brian_G]

Been a user of Windscribe for about 5 years, they're great. Plenty of features, even for small time users their free 10 GB per month option is the best I could see.

 

[OnlyOneKenobi]

We can play tit-for-tat for just about every recommendation that comes up - every service has it's pros and cons and for the most part Surfshark is "ok" for my purposes which is why I recommended it. Is it the best service ever? No, but it's cost effective enough and does what it's meant to do.

I don't anticipate that I will be targeted in a cyber attack in my private capacity any time soon, but if I do, I doubt it will be because of Surfshark's certificate administration.



Somehow Surfshark is still rated quite high in most online comparisons and apprently the cert issue has been addressed last year already.

 

[backstreetboy]

Who's online review to "trust". Most if not all of them say ExpressVPN, PIA, Ghost or UltraVPN is the best. Always.

Yeah they're the ones that pay the most.

We can play tit-for-tat for just about every recommendation that comes up - every service has it's pros and cons and for the most part Surfshark is "ok" for my purposes which is why I recommended it. Is it the best service ever? No, but it's cost effective enough and does what it's meant to do.

I don't anticipate that I will be targeted in a cyber attack in my private capacity any time soon, but if I do, I doubt it will be because of Surfshark's certificate administration.

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Somehow Surfshark is still rated quite high in most online comparisons and apprently the cert issue has been addressed last year already.

They fixed that within 4 weeks whereas Sh*tshark still has the flaw.

Ukrainian server seizure — a commentary and state of the industry

This article is a follow up to the OpenVPN CA sunset article, which outlined a double server seizure incident that occurred in Ukraine…

blog.windscribe.com

A seizure of a single server will result in the attacker’s ability to impersonate any other server Surfshark operates. They too claim that the VPN servers are now all RAM based. Can this be proven to be implemented correctly, or at all? Nope. Can it be proven that their OpenVPN implementation is insecure? Yup.

 

[elf_lord_ZC5]

Use ControlD and Windscribe Free VPN, happy with both.

 

[ghostRgg]

Why has nobody mentioned Proton yet?

 

[elf_lord_ZC5]

Why has nobody mentioned Proton yet?

Because we do not use it, and therefore cannot in all fairness recommend it.

 

[ghostRgg]

Because we do not use it, and therefore cannot in all fairness recommend it.

Very.... fair.

Well I would recommend it. Have tried others but kept coming back to Proton at the end of the day for most of my needs.

 

[10:10]

Psiphon. Access the entire internet.

 

[shadow_man]

VPN unlimited aka KeepSolid for the best lifetime VPN I've had (I have 2x 5 user accounts and I've had them for 5+ years at this point).

In the middle we've got Ivacy for some cool features like NAT, portfwarding.

Then last, cheap and cheerful = fastestVPN.

All grabbed as Lifetime deals off stack social - all have lasted for years.

Ivacy VPN: Lifetime Subscription (10 Devices) | StackSocial

Protect Up to 10 Devices with Unlimited Streaming, Private Browsing & Blazing Fast Internet Speed

stacksocial.com

Get Lifetime Privacy for Up to 10 Devices & 800+ Global Servers With a One-Time Payment

<p>This feature-rich FastestVPN deal lets you change IP addresses, download files fast, and browse freely on ten different devices. Don't miss this sale.</p>

stacksocial.com

Another lifetime I'm currently considering:

GOOSE VPN - Plus exclusive - Stream anything and protect your data | AppSumo

Browse the web anonymously and protect your data with a secure VPN service

appsumo.com

 

[elf_lord_ZC5]

Very.... fair.

Well I would recommend it. Have tried others but kept coming back to Proton at the end of the day for most of my needs.

Had a look at it, and free version did not have any exit points that where useful, so skipped it.

 

[backstreetboy]

VPN unlimited aka KeepSolid for the best lifetime VPN I've had (I have 2x 5 user accounts and I've had them for 5+ years at this point).

In the middle we've got Ivacy for some cool features like NAT, portfwarding.

Then last, cheap and cheerful = fastestVPN.

All grabbed as Lifetime deals off stack social - all have lasted for years.

Ivacy VPN: Lifetime Subscription (10 Devices) | StackSocial

Protect Up to 10 Devices with Unlimited Streaming, Private Browsing & Blazing Fast Internet Speed

stacksocial.com

Get Lifetime Privacy for Up to 10 Devices & 800+ Global Servers With a One-Time Payment

<p>This feature-rich FastestVPN deal lets you change IP addresses, download files fast, and browse freely on ten different devices. Don't miss this sale.</p>

stacksocial.com

Another lifetime I'm currently considering:

GOOSE VPN - Plus exclusive - Stream anything and protect your data | AppSumo

Browse the web anonymously and protect your data with a secure VPN service

appsumo.com

Just a heads up on Ivacy.

Hackers use VPN provider's code certificate to sign malware

The China-aligned APT (advanced persistent threat) group known as 'Bronze Starlight' was seen targeting the Southeast Asian gambling industry with malware signed using a valid certificate used by the Ivacy VPN provider.

www.bleepingcomputer.com

The China-aligned APT (advanced persistent threat) group known as 'Bronze Starlight' was seen targeting the Southeast Asian gambling industry with malware signed using a valid certificate used by the Ivacy VPN provider.

 

[Brian_G]

Might as well mention the Opera browser's built-in free VPN as a backup - fair when needed but too slow unless it's weekday mornings. and doubt secure enough.

 

[Herr der Verboten]

Might as well mention the Opera browser's built-in free VPN as a backup - fair when needed but too slow unless it's weekday mornings. and doubt secure enough.

How is this going to work with the requirements mentioned in the op?

 

[Brian_G]

How is this going to work with the requirements mentioned in the op?

Sure, but thread title...