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SurfShark, why is it a bad VPN? (lemmy.ml)
submitted 1 week ago by AnAnonymousApe@lemmy.ml to c/privacy@lemmy.world
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I hope this question is OK to ask?

I've seen SurfShark get a lot of hate from privacy communities both on here an Reddit, and I'm wondering what makes it so bad in people's eyes. I'm asking as I currnet user of the service who is weighing up his options as my sub will be up soon.

Thanks.

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[-] Ulrich@feddit.org 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

I can't speak to SurfShark specifically but you can read more about what makes a "good" private VPN here:

https://www.privacyguides.org/en/vpn/#criteria

[-] irmadlad@lemmy.world 0 points 1 week ago

I always wonder why PIA never makes it on those lists? Privacy Guides is a great resource btw, I'm not throwing shade. Feature for feature tho, PIA is a top contender, it would seem to me. Battle tested, audited, and proven in court. So, like OP, I get to wondering, do they know something I do not? I've been using them for numerous years without any issue.

I do not receive any kind or manner of compensation or quid pro quo for mentioning PIA. I don't even get a little ass play which i think is a gyp.

[-] Ulrich@feddit.org 1 points 1 week ago

PIA was acquired by a very sketchy company called Kape technologies. You should avoid them.

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