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Mullvad controversy
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this post was submitted on 24 Jul 2026
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Condemning the funding could (I’m not an expert or lawyer) open the company up to a different type of law intended for “terrorism” or “extremism”. I do not know what actually drove the publishing of such a fence riding post on their part but that’s a possible explanation that takes into account the conditions and foresight the company has exercised in the past.
Also as an airvpn user do not use it for security or privacy. It’s a really good piracy vpn just use it for that. If you’re concerned for your safety please consider carefully the consequences of your choices when you register for proton (don’t make a services account, don’t use a recovery email that can be tied to you or at all, pay cash). A lot of the services people hold up as alternatives have ways for the unaware user to accidentally screw it up and end up in a bad situation.
Ooo! I didn't know Proton accepted cash payments. But you are right. They do.
My proton is tied to me, b/c I didn't really care and it wasn't important to my threat model. But it's good to know they offer this. I was paying for Mullvad with cash. Since the whole thing has happened with Mullvad, maybe I'll open a cash paid Proton just for the VPN option.
I really wish Proton offered Wireguard tho. It's so much nicer than OpenVPN.
I’m pretty sure you can do wg with proton: https://protonvpn.com/support/wireguard-configurations
Oh, thank you! Bookmarked it.
Are you talking about Proton or AirVPN in your second paragraph?
Both. The first couple of sentences are about air and the rest is about how you gotta keep your head on a swivel when you sign up for proton.