SpyVPN: The Google-Featured VPN That Secretly Captures Your Screen | Koi Blog
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FreeVPN.One, a Chrome-verified extension with over 100K installs, claimed to offer privacy but instead captured users’ screens. Our research exposes how it operated.

cross-posted from: https://programming.dev/post/35967051

Most people turn to a VPN for one reason: privacy. And with its verified badge, featured placement, and 100k+ installs, FreeVPN.One looked like a safe choice. But once it’s in your browser, it’s not working to keep you safe, it’s continuously watching you.

  • ඞmir@lemmy.mlEnglish
    4·
    22 hours ago

    Free trial with limitations is a classic method that has worked well

    • TheMinister@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      51·
      20 hours ago

      I’m saying it’s literally a free VPN. But they’re q company. If they’re offering you free shit, you’re the product.