After reading mixed reviews on the internet, I’m feeling unsure whether Betternet is really as safe as it makes itself out to be.
I’m illiterate when it comes to internet privacy - I just downloaded it when it was recommended to me, and I’ve been using this app for over a year now.
I’d very much appreciate any clarifications on this provider
Not Bullshit. Internet privacy and free VPN are two opposing ideas. Generally anything providing a free service on the internet is selling your data. More specific to Betternet, a 2017 study on VPNs about whether injecting malware, adware, are just not providing the security that they advertised found that Betternet is the fourth worst VPN in regards to all that. It has an AV-rank of thirteen according to VirusTotal. An AV-Rank of two is considered to be a likely indication of malware presence.
Lo use para cambiar de sitio para ver videos que no permite mi país y desde que lo active me an estado queriendo hackear mis cuentas ya le cambie la contraseña a todas mis cuentas.
Yeah that study is what really got me worrying. Would you say that it’s still usable if I don’t plan on doing anything shady? Or avoid at all costs?
With an AV-Rank that high, I would just avoid it.
got it. thanks for the explanations