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kibasnowpaw wrote:
I've been using ProtonVPN because it's one of the few VPN providers that has consistently demonstrated its commitment to not sharing user data. ProtonVPN is known for its strong privacy and security features, making it an ideal choice for those looking to safeguard their online activities.
Interesting to see on youtube these videos by the author: mental outlaw, entitled:
ProtonMail Sends User IP and Device Info to Swiss Authorities.
Is Proton Mail Really Private, Secure, and Anonymous?
 
kibasnowpaw wrote:

Interesting to see on youtube these videos by the author: mental outlaw, entitled:
ProtonMail Sends User IP and Device Info to Swiss Authorities.
Is Proton Mail Really Private, Secure, and Anonymous?
Every online activity, including the post you just made, logs your IP address, even if it's not visible to you. That's why using a VPN is crucial, as it masks your actual IP address with the one provided by the VPN service. This applies to all online activities, making it essential for us to be mindful of our actions while browsing the internet. Additionally, ProtonMail offers the option to create aliases, which can further enhance your online privacy and security.

For more information on ProtonMail's aliases feature, you can visit their support page:
https://proton.me/support/addresses-and-aliases
 
the post you just made, logs your IP address, even if it's not visible to you.
I've just reviewed the privacy policy of this forum to understand the information it collects and logs about its users.

What information we hold about you​

The type of data that we collect and process includes:
  • Your name or username.
  • Your email address.
  • Your IP address.
Further data may be collected if you choose to share it, such as if you fill out fields on your profile.
We collect some or all of this information in the following cases:
  • You register as a member on this site.
  • You fill out our contact form.
  • You browse this site. See "Cookie policy" below.
  • You fill out fields on your profile.

 
For those that live outside of the USA a VPN is also used for viewing content that might not be available in your particular country.
 
For those that live outside of the USA a VPN is also used for viewing content that might not be available in your particular country.
Yes, but it's somewhat of a gray area because accessing content through a VPN might be considered illegal, at least for the streaming site. The site usually has a license to show content only to specific regions, such as the United States. If you use a VPN to watch a movie that isn't available in your region, you could be violating the site's licensing agreement. As a result, the site might face penalties, such as having its license revoked, being unable to show the movie, or even facing fines. It's essential to be aware of these potential consequences when using VPNs to access restricted content.
 
Yes, but it's somewhat of a gray area because accessing content through a VPN might be considered illegal, at least for the streaming site. The site usually has a license to show content only to specific regions, such as the United States. If you use a VPN to watch a movie that isn't available in your region, you could be violating the site's licensing agreement. As a result, the site might face penalties, such as having its license revoked, being unable to show the movie, or even facing fines. It's essential to be aware of these potential consequences when using VPNs to access restricted content.
You assume that the motive for using VPNs is to bypass content access restrictions or licenses, but that is not always the case. There are many valid reasons for using VPNs, including a desire to bypass censorship or scrutiny from oppressive governments, a requirement for personal safety from prying eyes, and much more.
 
You assume that the motive for using VPNs is to bypass content access restrictions or licenses, but that is not always the case. There are many valid reasons for using VPNs, including a desire to bypass censorship or scrutiny from oppressive governments, a requirement for personal safety from prying eyes, and much more.
People in countries like China and similar nations often use VPNs to play games that have been banned by their governments. VPNs provide access to various types of restricted content, allowing users to bypass censorship and enjoy a wider range of entertainment and information.
 
Yes, but it's somewhat of a gray area because accessing content through a VPN might be considered illegal, at least for the streaming site. The site usually has a license to show content only to specific regions, such as the United States. If you use a VPN to watch a movie that isn't available in your region, you could be violating the site's licensing agreement. As a result, the site might face penalties, such as having its license revoked, being unable to show the movie, or even facing fines. It's essential to be aware of these potential consequences when using VPNs to access restricted content.
I have never used a VPN on a streaming site as most of them apparently have strict rules in place to just stop this practice.

I find the most I use it for is just as an extra layer to block my actual IP on some sites. I also find some great news items when the site sees me as being in that country. A lot that would not show up in my normal news feeds.
 
I have never used a VPN on a streaming site as most of them apparently have strict rules in place to just stop this practice.

I find the most I use it for is just as an extra layer to block my actual IP on some sites. I also find some great news items when The site sees me as being it that country. A lot that would not show up in my normal news feeds.
then you should try torbrower too as that is and extra layer more
 
then you should try torbrower too as that is and extra layer more
.........albeit that some sites (quite e few actually) are not very fond of the TOR network.

But that is general knowledge of course ;)
 
.........albeit that some sites (quite e few actually) are not very fond of the TOR network.

But that is general knowledge of course ;)
That's not really the main issue. The problem arises because there are numerous script been block, causing some websites that rely on those scripts to malfunction. For example, websites like Facebook might not run smoothly because of these script been block. However, on the bright side, users will experience an ad-free browsing experience on platforms such as Facebook due to the script been block.
 
I have a lifetime subscription for Windscribe, it would have been nice if ProtonVPN had that as an option.
Looks like my lifetime subscription for Windscribe still works and it shows I have unlimited data.
The following data is NOT stored:

  • Historical record of VPN sessions
  • Source IP
  • Sites you visited
We are firm believer that one's browsing history should be taken to one's grave.
So I will be just be sticking with Windscribe since after doing some reading around they seem like a good option.
 
As I mentioned I installed ClamTk and I see it is coming back with the following results after doing a scan?

/home/dave/snap/firefox/common/.cache/mozilla/firefox/45as46a8.default/cache2/entries/2EB0B2D115098EF85E9AE391DFA3A15AE5C9FED2: PUA.Win.Trojan.Xored-1 FOUND
/home/dave/snap/firefox/common/.cache/mozilla/firefox/45as46a8.default/cache2/entries/E4675E03E710249451F6F42FF5FD0F84AA7EBF3F: PUA.Win.Exploit.CVE_2012_1461-1 FOUND
/home/dave/snap/firefox/common/.cache/mozilla/firefox/45as46a8.default/cache2/entries/45D5F0BDA71124C3149F248B69EF034B68443CF8: PUA.Win.Exploit.CVE_2012_1461-1 FOUND
/home/dave/snap/firefox/common/.cache/mozilla/firefox/45as46a8.default/cache2/entries/009EBC7AC27DBC28158F35B66A2356604D43ECAC: PUA.Win.Trojan.Xored-1 FOUND
/home/dave/snap/firefox/common/.cache/mozilla/firefox/45as46a8.default/cache2/entries/C765078C3112E31B324ADB5191E7ECBD11EE31F9: PUA.Win.Trojan.Xored-1 FOUND
/home/dave/.config/libreoffice/4/user/basic/Standard/Module1.xba: PUA.Doc.Tool.LibreOfficeMacro-2 FOUND
 
As I mentioned I installed ClamTk and I see it is coming back with the following results after doing a scan?

/home/dave/snap/firefox/common/.cache/mozilla/firefox/45as46a8.default/cache2/entries/2EB0B2D115098EF85E9AE391DFA3A15AE5C9FED2: PUA.Win.Trojan.Xored-1 FOUND
/home/dave/snap/firefox/common/.cache/mozilla/firefox/45as46a8.default/cache2/entries/E4675E03E710249451F6F42FF5FD0F84AA7EBF3F: PUA.Win.Exploit.CVE_2012_1461-1 FOUND
/home/dave/snap/firefox/common/.cache/mozilla/firefox/45as46a8.default/cache2/entries/45D5F0BDA71124C3149F248B69EF034B68443CF8: PUA.Win.Exploit.CVE_2012_1461-1 FOUND
/home/dave/snap/firefox/common/.cache/mozilla/firefox/45as46a8.default/cache2/entries/009EBC7AC27DBC28158F35B66A2356604D43ECAC: PUA.Win.Trojan.Xored-1 FOUND
/home/dave/snap/firefox/common/.cache/mozilla/firefox/45as46a8.default/cache2/entries/C765078C3112E31B324ADB5191E7ECBD11EE31F9: PUA.Win.Trojan.Xored-1 FOUND
/home/dave/.config/libreoffice/4/user/basic/Standard/Module1.xba: PUA.Doc.Tool.LibreOfficeMacro-2 FOUND
The following potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) and security threats were found on your system:
  1. /home/dave/snap/firefox/common/.cache/mozilla/firefox/45as46a8.default/cache2/entries/2EB0B2D115098EF85E9AE391DFA3A15AE5C9FED2: PUA.Win.Trojan.Xored-1 FOUND
  2. /home/dave/snap/firefox/common/.cache/mozilla/firefox/45as46a8.default/cache2/entries/E4675E03E710249451F6F42FF5FD0F84AA7EBF3F: PUA.Win.Exploit.CVE_2012_1461-1 FOUND
  3. /home/dave/snap/firefox/common/.cache/mozilla/firefox/45as46a8.default/cache2/entries/45D5F0BDA71124C3149F248B69EF034B68443CF8: PUA.Win.Exploit.CVE_2012_1461-1 FOUND
  4. /home/dave/snap/firefox/common/.cache/mozilla/firefox/45as46a8.default/cache2/entries/009EBC7AC27DBC28158F35B66A2356604D43ECAC: PUA.Win.Trojan.Xored-1 FOUND
  5. /home/dave/snap/firefox/common/.cache/mozilla/firefox/45as46a8.default/cache2/entries/C765078C3112E31B324ADB5191E7ECBD11EE31F9: PUA.Win.Trojan.Xored-1 FOUND
  6. /home/dave/.config/libreoffice/4/user/basic/Standard/Module1.xba: PUA.Doc.Tool.LibreOfficeMacro-2 FOUND
It is recommended to take appropriate actions to clean or remove these files to ensure your system's security.
 
The following potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) and security threats were found on your system:
  1. /home/dave/snap/firefox/common/.cache/mozilla/firefox/45as46a8.default/cache2/entries/2EB0B2D115098EF85E9AE391DFA3A15AE5C9FED2: PUA.Win.Trojan.Xored-1 FOUND
  2. /home/dave/snap/firefox/common/.cache/mozilla/firefox/45as46a8.default/cache2/entries/E4675E03E710249451F6F42FF5FD0F84AA7EBF3F: PUA.Win.Exploit.CVE_2012_1461-1 FOUND
  3. /home/dave/snap/firefox/common/.cache/mozilla/firefox/45as46a8.default/cache2/entries/45D5F0BDA71124C3149F248B69EF034B68443CF8: PUA.Win.Exploit.CVE_2012_1461-1 FOUND
  4. /home/dave/snap/firefox/common/.cache/mozilla/firefox/45as46a8.default/cache2/entries/009EBC7AC27DBC28158F35B66A2356604D43ECAC: PUA.Win.Trojan.Xored-1 FOUND
  5. /home/dave/snap/firefox/common/.cache/mozilla/firefox/45as46a8.default/cache2/entries/C765078C3112E31B324ADB5191E7ECBD11EE31F9: PUA.Win.Trojan.Xored-1 FOUND
  6. /home/dave/.config/libreoffice/4/user/basic/Standard/Module1.xba: PUA.Doc.Tool.LibreOfficeMacro-2 FOUND
It is recommended to take appropriate actions to clean or remove these files to ensure your system's security.
It does not seem to give me any option to do anything as this is what I am seeing in the report itself.
 
its cache fom firefox just clear it in the brower
 

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