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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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[–] moseschrute@lemmy.ml 6 points 17 hours ago* (last edited 17 hours ago) (15 children)

Ubiquiti router with all traffic (excluding streaming sites and video games) encrypted via Mulvad. Checkmate atheists.

Also PS, if you’re not paying for the product you’re the product. Checks notes: I’m not paying for Lemmy?

PPS reminder to donate to Lemmy/PieFed

[–] just_an_average_joe@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 16 hours ago* (last edited 16 hours ago) (2 children)

Whats more is that, anyone who creates a server can scrape all the data on fediverse. It's every AI company's wet dream.

And any comment you delete will still be visible to server admin.

Lemmy currently does have these privacy issues

[–] HubertManne@piefed.social 1 points 12 hours ago

OMG! They will know all of Hue Manne's secrets!!!

[–] moseschrute@lemmy.ml 1 points 16 hours ago

Meh you’re not wrong, but I just wanna browse content and not see ads. Capitalism is gonna capitalism, but I just want it to leave me alone. There’s a good chance I’m gonna regret this later lol.

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