Serious Problem: How reliable are VPN extensions like MullVad VPN for Firefox?

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I appreciate your reply!

I’m currently trying to find the best VPN that only works within the browser and leaves the rest of the apps on the device like messaging apps, bit torrent, other browsers etc untouched.

I’ve done so much research and I believe Vivaldi with builtin ProtonVPN is the best I can find… :sleepy_face::sleepy_face::sleepy_face:

There are a few others in contention but Vivaldi with Proton seems to be the most trustworthy.

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I don’t think that this setup with Vivaldi differs from the Proton VPN extension, and only saves the need for a user to install the extension. Vivaldi also isn’t recommended by Privacy Guides. So, instead of going this route, I would choose either Brave or Firefox and just install the Proton VPN extension unless you have other reasons for choosing Vivaldi.

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I remember to have read on Kicksecure/Whonix Wiki that proxies like HTTP/S, SOCKS4/5 aren’t encrypting internet traffic, but I can’t find that Wiki page at the moment. Also, if you haven’t come across it yet, you might want to read this. Browser extension limitations | Proton VPN

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I appreciate your replies!

I just assumed Vivaldi’s built-in Proton VPN would be the most integrated because it seems like Vivaldi and Proton have a strong partnership together? Compared to the Chrome/Firefox extensions that appear to be more generic and don’t receive as much support from Proton?

I’m looking at your link now: Browser extension limitations | Proton VPN

I just hope I can find a VPN that exclusively works in a browser because this has been a severe limitation on what I can and can’t do with my laptop… :sob::sob::sob:

Is Proton's VPN extension fingerprintable?
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I appreciate your replies!

I know Vivaldi isn’t the prefered option here but I thought the addition of ProtonVPN would make it at least worth trying and secure it up a bit.

I’ve done a 100% refresh install of Vivaldi so I’m going in head first!

I just hope I don’t run into any serious problems!

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I appreciate your reply!

I definitely understand you:

The reason I want to use a VPN extension is so that only my web browser’s IP is changed. I can’t afford to have my other apps like my banking apps, work apps, password apps etc all having their IP changed…

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MullVad VPN is one of the best in my opinion.

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I appreciate your reply!

Does the Mullvad VPN extension have a kill switch so that my real ip address remains hidden??

From all the research I’ve done it seems like the Proton VPN is rated as number 1?

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Proton is definitely not number 1 due to recent events. MullVad better opsec wise and in case someone wants your logs. Don’t use vpns for long anymore, cannot comment more.

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I appreciate your reply but what “recent events” are you referring to??

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Data breaches leaks and so on

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What? I completely missed that and can’t find a source. Could you link please?

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Are you referring to this: Proton Claims 300 Million Records Compromised So Far This Year - Infosecurity Magazine

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The leaks from this article are not from Proton.

Proton as some faults (mostly in their marketing lying), but I don’t believe there has been any leaks.

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When you use the Mullvad VPN extension, it only works when you are already connected to a Mullvad server outside of the browser. If your VPN connection outside of the browsers dies, so does the connection for the extension.

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I appreciate your reply!

I’ll try testing it out as soon as I can!

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