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Beyond traditional VPNs, there are alternative tools like [https://developers.cloudflare.com/cloudflare-one/connections/connect-networks/ '''Cloudflare Tunnels'''], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZeroTier '''ZeroTier'''], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tailscale '''Tailscale'''], and proprietary solutions like [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ICloud#Private_Relay '''Apple Private Relay'''] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1.1.1.1#WARP '''Cloudflare WARP''']. These tools offer unique features and integrations that can complement or replace VPNs depending on the use case. | Beyond traditional VPNs, there are alternative tools like [https://developers.cloudflare.com/cloudflare-one/connections/connect-networks/ '''Cloudflare Tunnels'''], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZeroTier '''ZeroTier'''], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tailscale '''Tailscale'''], and proprietary solutions like [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ICloud#Private_Relay '''Apple Private Relay'''] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1.1.1.1#WARP '''Cloudflare WARP''']. These tools offer unique features and integrations that can complement or replace VPNs depending on the use case. | ||
<span id="vpn-and-alternatives"></span> | <blockquote>.. consider VPNs for what they are, a middleman. They have benefits. They also absolutely have associated risks. They are a tool in the box but not an end-all-be-all-be-all solution. They are far from it. We need to understand their use case when compared to various threat models.</blockquote><span id="vpn-and-alternatives"></span> | ||
== VPNs and Alternatives == | == VPNs and Alternatives == | ||
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== Privacy Policy Comparison == | == Privacy Policy Comparison == | ||
{| class="wikitable" | See a much more robust and updated [https://www.techlore.tech/vpn vpn comparison chart here (Techlore)] | ||
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* They are a Free VPN. | * They are a Free VPN. | ||
* History of selling user data. | * History of selling user data. | ||
* Search terms like "no logs" or "zero logs" in terms of service or privacy policies. | * Search terms like "no logs" or "zero logs" in terms of service or privacy policies. [https://google.com/] | ||
* Research the VPN provider's reputation | * Research the VPN provider's reputation [e.g., "provider name scam" ( fraud OR ripoff)] [https://search.irregularchat.com/search?q=%22KAPE%22%20%28%20fraud%20OR%20ripoff%29&language=en&time_range=&safesearch=1&categories=general Search URL]. | ||
=== VPN Provider Risks === | === VPN Provider Risks === | ||
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* ExpressVPN was acquired for $936 million in 2021.<ref name="expressvpn-acquisition">[https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-09-13/kape-technologies-agrees-to-buy-expressvpn-for-936-million KAPE Technologies Agrees to Buy ExpressVPN for $936 Million]</ref> | * ExpressVPN was acquired for $936 million in 2021.<ref name="expressvpn-acquisition">[https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-09-13/kape-technologies-agrees-to-buy-expressvpn-for-936-million KAPE Technologies Agrees to Buy ExpressVPN for $936 Million]</ref> | ||
[https://embed.kumu.io/9ced55e897e74fd807be51990b26b415#vpn-company-relationships/kape-vpns Kape VPN relationships] | |||
Users should carefully evaluate VPN providers' transparency and privacy policies before choosing a service. | Users should carefully evaluate VPN providers' transparency and privacy policies before choosing a service. | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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