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Well, just that. Wich is stronger against trackers, hackers and doxxing threats? Proton VPN (I'm using this one actually), or Mullvad VPN?

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[–] toastmeister@lemmy.ca 2 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago)

There'd thundermail coming out soon, which will probably have mullvad included. This also funds firefox too which is nice.

[–] freshOffTheBoat@lemmy.ml 2 points 4 weeks ago

Maybe try both!! I love both VPNs

[–] land@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 4 weeks ago (4 children)

Has anyone used Mullvad vpn with a media server? I’m currently using AirVPN, but it’s not that good speed-wise. I’ve been looking at Mullvad for a while, but they’ve abandoned port forwarding, which I’m not sure how big of an impact that is.

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[–] Kobo@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 weeks ago

Doxxing is a low skill level threat its very easy, google your target's username and find information about them, yeah its that simple. All your user data is linked to your user name and profile picture. What i suggest doing is using the same tools doxxers use (sherlock) to find your long forgotten accounts and then delete them, remember to never use the same username and profile picture.

When a database leaks it will most likely contain your username, email and ip address, this information will be findable by username, email or ip address. If you ever use an account without a vpn using a vpn wont anonymize you from the service. Disable webrtc in your browser it often leaks ip addresses while using vpns also watch out for ip grabbers.

Tldr: dont use same usernames and profile pictures, vpn is 100% secure if used wrong.

[–] Kobo@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 weeks ago

Trackers are browser problem, get ublock origin. You can block trackers by changing your dns resolver i recommend Quad9 or adguard.

You don't really get hacked unless you download and open files or your accounts get recovered by someone sending all your information to customer support pretending to be you.

[–] sunzu2@thebrainbin.org 0 points 4 weeks ago

They still see source of email and meta data.

I am not sure why they would ban account for getting links tho

[–] bndkt@lemm.ee -4 points 4 weeks ago (2 children)

What about NordVPN? I use it and I’m pretty happy.

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[–] Libra@lemmy.ml -5 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

A VPN is a VPN, having a different IP address is equally effective against those things no matter which IP it is. The issue is whether or not anyone can associate that IP with yours, and what that comes down to is how willing they are to give up their records when the government asks nicely (or, even more importantly: not so nicely.) I'm not familiar enough with either service to be able to speak to that, but everyone else seems to be talking about features, prices, politics, etc when none of those directly address your questions.

[–] uawarebrah@sh.itjust.works 1 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

False and fake information.

[–] Libra@lemmy.ml -1 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago) (6 children)

lol, k, I definitely respect the opinion of someone who drops a half-assed comment like that without bothering to offer what they believe to be the correct information.

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[–] kami@lemmy.dbzer0.com -5 points 4 weeks ago

I love that Proton bots/fanboys always get pretty nervous when someone just points out the facts 🤣

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