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Re: Ask HN: What VPN service are you currently using?

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Post by mirimir »

My favorite is IVPN. It's true that I've written stuff for them. But that's in part because I've known the CEO, Nick Pestel, for several years. And to the extent that I trust anyone, I trust him. But also, they're one of the older VPN services, and one of the first to accept Bitcoin. And their apps are well designed.

I also like AirVPN, Mullvad and PIA a lot. I don't know anyone there personally, but they're all strong privacy advocates.

I'm concerned about relationships between Tesonet and NordVPN and ProtonVPN. So I wouldn't use them.

Re: Ask HN: What VPN service are you currently using?

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Post by doorbellguy »

woodruffw wrote: post #19
doorbellguy wrote: post #10

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Can you please elaborate a bit more why OpenVPN is risky per se? I'd love to know more about this.

The FAQ I linked has the full details, but in short: * OpenVPN's user experience isn't as good as IPSec's or (more recently) Wireguard's. * OpenVPN uses TLS and specifically OpenSSL, meaning that it inherits substantial design and implementation flaws. * OpenVPN's security track record is poor, both on the client and server sides.

I really appreciate it. I'm gonna read about Algo and give it a try for sure.

Re: Ask HN: What VPN service are you currently using?

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Post by zigzaggy »

jorgesborges wrote: post #14
woodruffw wrote: post #4

I use Algo[1] on a variety of VPS providers. It supports IPSec, but I only use Wireguard through it. Supporting OpenVPN is an explicit anti-goal for Algo[2]. I generally strongly recommend against using VPN providers on false advertisement grounds -- VPNs fundamentally cannot provide strong anonymity properties, but that doesn't stop many providers from listing anonymity as a selling point. In terms of the property V…

Another option via this route is Streisand. https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand

I use streisand on a VPS. Its always fast and reliable. Highly recommend.

Edited to add link: https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand

Re: Ask HN: What VPN service are you currently using?

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Post by kdmedev »

mirimir wrote: post #21

My favorite is IVPN. It's true that I've written stuff for them. But that's in part because I've known the CEO, Nick Pestel, for several years. And to the extent that I trust anyone, I trust him. But also, they're one of the older VPN services, and one of the first to accept Bitcoin. And their apps are well designed. I also like AirVPN, Mullvad and PIA a lot. I don't know anyone there personally, but they're all stro…

Thanks for introducing me to IVPN. Seems like a good VPN, uses WireGuard.

Can you elaborate on the problem with the relationship between Tesonet, NordVPN and ProtonVPN. Also does your problem with ProtonVPN extend to protonmail? Should I be considering switching to a new email?

Re: Ask HN: What VPN service are you currently using?

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Post by wenc »

I create one on AWS with CloudFormation as needed. It's not the cheapest option overall but for intermittent use, it's far cheaper than paying a monthly subscription.

Also, if you pay your AWS bills using an Amazon Prime credit card, you get 5% back. (just checked on my cc)

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