Why should this tool be removed? ProtonVPN should be removed from recommendations as its kill switch for MacOs is known to not work: When switching to another ProtonVPN server On computer boot up → In both of these instances, the user’s real IP becomes exposed to any online service it is connect…

[image] jonah: [killswitches] generally not OS-provided or OS-assisted on major desktop platforms Windows (1.5bn install base) does provide more than one way. I don’t use Windows but others may confirm. As for “major OSes” with over 4bn active installs (iOS + Android), not true at all. […

[image] jonah: killswitches are generally not OS-provided or OS-assisted on major desktop platforms. [image] ignoramous: If it can’t, then that warrants a larger discussion on what else needs to be amended, including PG’s suggestion that folks should “almost certainly” use public VPNs. …

[image] jonah: but whether you need a killswitch, and how robust that killswitch needs to be, is more dependent on your specific threat model The reason PG recommends always using a VPN, as I understand it, is largely to hide your traffic from your ISP and hide your IP from services/websites.…

[image] Anvil: If simply switching VPN servers causes your IP address to leak to all the websites and services you were using and your traffic to your ISP, then what exactly is the point of having the VPN at all? :100: it’s a bit obtuse to promote using a VPN in every day life while ignoring…

As I understand it, information leaks in certain specific situations, such as when switching servers or connecting to a different network. But if the connection is stable and for a normal, everyday threat model, it doesn’t seem like a huge problem. I mean, all the pages you’ve visited in the last 20…

[image] anon51983832: If anyone can contradict me and argue that more information does leak, go ahead Yes, there could be bugs in the implementation and there could be intentional leaks, too; all of which, a VPN app that is subject to & compatible with “killswitch” will prevent. [image] a…

[image] ignoramous: Why? All PG recommended public VPN providers are subject to similar data collection regime as the ISPs. I don’t fear any court order, but rather my ISP selling my data to third parties (which it does). That’s why I trust Mullvad. It’s not far-fetched, right? Edit: I’m res…

[image] anon51983832: information leaks in certain specific situations, such as when switching servers or connecting to a different network. But if the connection is stable and for a normal, everyday threat model, it doesn’t seem like a huge problem This seems like you are establishing a new …

[image] anonymous549: The seems like you are establishing a new criteria. I’m not stating anything. The comment above said: [image] Anvil: If simply switching VPN servers causes your IP address to leak to all the websites and services you were using and your traffic to your ISP, then wha…

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Alvah.Lind64 March 6, 2026, 1:10pm 181

I’m in favour of removing ProtonVPN because PrivacyGuides is a respected authority in the privacy community, so removing the recommendation might actually give Proton the motivation to finally address this issue. If we’re not using our influence to promote more private software then what’s the point of it all?

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