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Chrome VPN Extension With 100k Installs Screenshots All Sites Users Visit (koi-security.webflow.io)
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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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[-] kryptonianCodeMonkey@lemmy.world 18 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

There are things on the internet that are free and fine to use. VPNs are not one of them. They have ongoing hosting and bandwidth costs. They are not eating those costs without recouping them somehow.

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