Proton VPN needs to fix this.
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ProtonVPN's kill switch is leaking your IP address on macOS. Despite Proton's false claim that the regular kill switch protects you when switching servers, it's trivial to see this isn't the case. ...
  • Ludicrous0251@piefed.zipEnglish
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    1 month ago

    Because I had to open the video just to find out WTF this vague title is talking about - Proton VPN kill switch not working when jumping servers on MacOS.

    Agree Proton should fix, but also fuck clickbaity titles.

  • devtoolkit_api@discuss.tchncs.deBannedEnglish
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    25 days ago

    The bigger issue with VPNs in general is that people assume they are invisible when using one. In reality:

    1. WebRTC leaks can expose your real IP even with a VPN active
    2. DNS leaks mean your ISP can still see which sites you visit
    3. Browser fingerprinting makes you identifiable regardless of IP

    A VPN is one layer of privacy, not a complete solution. You also need to worry about your browser configuration, extensions, and fingerprint uniqueness.

    If you are curious what your browser is currently leaking, there are tools that will show you exactly what is exposed — canvas fingerprint, WebGL info, fonts, screen resolution, battery level, etc. Pretty eye-opening stuff.