Researcher claims that Swing VPN is a DDoS botnet that uses people’s devices to launch debilitating attacks on websites and online services.

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    1 year ago

    Reminder to never use a free VPN. If you need one, research a reputable one. If a VPN is free, you are the product being sold (or exploited)!

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        1 year ago

        I’m still waiting for a subscription to Nord to time out, but I’ve been hearing nothing but Proton since joining the Fediverse. I’m seriously considering moving to that. They also offer an alternative to Google drive that looks like it might have potential as well.