Re:UFO VPN claims zero-logs policy, leaks 20M user logs
by mindslight on Friday July 17, 2020 @06:34PM
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Your proposed alternative does not address the threat model that most people have when looking for a "VPN".
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Re:UFO VPN claims zero-logs policy, leaks 20M user logs
by nullc on Friday July 17, 2020 @06:44PM
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The threat model you're referring to is, I assume, mostly DMCA warnings. (As in: You want your service to not get disconnected in response to them)
It does address it, when you factor in an appropriate choice of non-US VPS provider.
Re:UFO VPN claims zero-logs policy, leaks 20M user logs
by mindslight on Friday July 17, 2020 @06:51PM
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Not just DMCA warnings, but full extortionary lawsuits. From what I can tell, these exist in most countries. Jurisdiction hopping won't protect you from a determined attacker.
Most VPS providers generally insist on recording your identity, probably with government ID, to limit abuse that would otherwise fall onto them. Whereas VPN providers have already made the choice to weather mild abuse complaints.
I have looked into bulletproof VPS providers. They're drastic overkill, expensive, and getting in bed with the wrong sorts of people.