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VyprVPN Service in China Restored After Another Blocking Attempt

The Chinese government began blocking some VyprVPN connections on the morning of June 20th around 5am CST. Because our dedicated team of engineers works in-house, they located the source of the block and made the necessary adjustments to restore service quickly.
This is the second blocking attempt from China this month, and the second time our engineers rapidly implemented their resolution. The first block this month came on June 1st, which we believe was a response to the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square protests. The connection activity chart below illustrates the impact of China’s latest attempts to block VyprVPN and our success in working around these efforts in an efficient manner.

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If you have any questions or residual issues accessing VyprVPN from China (or any other location), contact our customer support team. You can also view the following page for ongoing status updates on VyprVPN in China.
Press Inquiries: If you’re a reporter or news outlet seeking additional details about the situation in China and/or VyprVPN’s current status, please send an email to [email protected].

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Homeland Security Asked; “No-Logs” IPVanish Delivered, then Sold to StackPath

IPVanish was busted earlier this week for providing logs and customer information to the United States Department of Homeland Security even though they advertised a “zero-log” VPN service. IPVanish’s response seems to largely blame IPVanish’s prior management for logging and they continue to claim that they run a “zero-log” VPN Service.

Our research indicates that StackPath now owns or provides wholesale VPN service to several other brands: they acquired Highwinds (Owners of IPVanish at the time) seven months after the incident leading to disclosure of an IPVanish customer’s data. Our research further indicates that StackPath now owns or provides wholesale VPN service to several other VPN brands:

StackPath acquired Encrypt.me (formerly Cloak) back in 2016.
StackPath CEO Lance Crosby also publicly acknowledged on Reddit that StackPath owns IPVanish. Based on similarities in VPN network IP addresses and common web code between their websites and IPVanish, it appears StackPath may also own VPN providers StrongVPN and Overplay.
Based on VPN server IP addresses and striking similarities to the StrongVPN application, StackPath appears to provide wholesale VPN service to the recently launched VPNHub.
Highwinds is a known entity to us as a competitor to our sister company Giganews in the Usenet market so we know they operate (or formerly operated) Newshosting, Easynews and Usenetserver. All of those Usenet brands also bundle VPN services with their Usenet accounts. We didn’t take the time to check IP addresses, but does StackPath provide VPN service to those customers, too?

StackPath’s stealth consolidation of several VPN providers raises many questions about their commitment to transparency and to the stated logging policies of the VPN brands they now service and control. To his credit, StackPath CEO Lance Crosby directly addressed the IPVanish logging issue on Reddit, but he didn’t talk about StachPath’s other involvement in VPN services and any potential privacy implications for those customers. It raised the following questions for me:

All of the StackPath VPN providers listed above (except Encrypt.me) advertise a “zero-log” VPN service, so should users be concerned about their privacy with these providers, too?
Why does it take an event like this for IPVanish to acknowledge who they are?
Do the acquiring owners of VPN providers care about user privacy or do they reserve the bulk of their efforts for the bottom line?

Big companies acquiring VPN brands is another big trend we are seeing in the VPN space. From StachPath to Facebook to AVG, companies whose core business is not user privacy buy VPN brands and raise questions about how they will protect their users’ private data. These rolled-up VPN brands do not acknowledge their true owners, because doing so could presumably damage their credibility. The VPN community should demand more transparency from StackPath, because VPN users ought to know who really controls their privacy.

Thanks Golden Frog staff — Yogi, Jordan, Kayleigh, Justin and Derek — for the great memes. Enjoy!

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Like China, Russian Censorship Reinforces VyprVPN Pledge for Online Freedom

A digital Iron Curtain has been steadily rising into position around the cyber borders of Russia for years now, all in an effort to block contact and content from the rest of the online world. In their latest move, Russian lawmakers adopted legislation to impose steep penalties on citizens caught utilizing ‘anonymizing’ privacy tools to circumvent government-sanctioned censorship.
Under this new legislation, individuals who post information or links related to privacy services face fines as high as 5,000 rubles (USD $80). Search engines which fail to align themselves with the Federal State Information System blacklist may result in fines as high as 700,000 rubles (USD $11,300).
Once Roskomnadzora, the media and communications warden for Russia, receives word of a website hosting illegal content, the agency will demand the unsanctioned information be removed. Should the information still be freely available two days after the request, Russian ISPs will block access to the site.
Any VPN services which want to remain active must compromise their morals by forking over user logs and credentials, rendering their service ineffective.
We expect this deterrent will be about as effective as Putin’s ban on Telegram and VPN services in general — that is, not very. Netizens and Internet freedom fighters around the world are accustomed to evasion games, most notably due to the perpetual gauntlet of atrocious Chinese VPN restrictions. Like China, the Russian government is notoriously draconian about personal freedoms.
But VyprVPN has successfully tackled government aggression in China. In fact, we are the most revered VPN service in the region as a result — and we intend to fight the Kremlin’s assault on Internet freedom with the same ferocity for our Russian users. VyprVPN remains accessible from Russia, though Putin seems insistent on captaining Russia down the similar authoritarian waterways online as his Chinese neighbors.
View our Privacy Guides to learn how you can pull aside the curtain of censorship in Russia and gain access to an unrestricted Internet experience: How To Bypass Censorship in Russia
Learn more about Golden Frog’s mission for a free and open Internet.

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We Aren’t Surprised – Another “No-Log” VPN Provider Busted for Logging

IPVanish is under fire after a Reddit user blew the whistle on the reality of the VPN provider’s logging policies.  
Back in 2014, IPVanish released a blog post in which they stated they would, “no longer record the connection data we used for limited server troubleshooting.” This was their first claim of being a logless VPN service. However, recently published court documents revealed the so-called “zero-logs” VPN service provided customer details to the United States Department of Homeland Security in 2016 in cooperation with a legal case. 
We aren’t surprised at all at this recent news. We have been very vocal about the dubious claims of “no-log” and “zero-log” VPN providers and the false promise of anonymity that is so pervasive in the VPN industry. We detailed our concerns in our “I Am Anonymous When I Use a VPN – 10 Myths Debunked” article back in 2015.  
Unfortunately, since 2015 there has been land rush of VPN Providers claiming to be the “most, super, non-loggingest, absolute zero-logging VPN Provider in the World” while providing no independent verification that this is the truth. Users want privacy and they want the most private VPN service possible. I do too. But, VPN companies are taking advantage of the market’s desire for privacy and are cutting corners to attempt to fill that market while ignoring the practical realities of running global Internet services. We continue to see evidence that their marketing messages are a lie.

Thoughts on data privacy, what makes a #VPN “an ISP you can trust”, and more in this interview with @vpnmentor. https://t.co/o9Shx8ISu4 pic.twitter.com/eXV06BTb0Q
— IPVanish (@IPVanish) May 30, 2018

Internet users already face serious threats from government, Facebook, and hackers that seek to surveil, sell or steal their data. Now Internet users can’t trust the companies that are supposed to protect them? How can we continue to ask VPN users to trust VPN providers in the face of ever-increasing evidence that you shouldn’t trust their marketing? VPN providers that don’t care about privacy and only care about making money are slowly eroding the trust of VPN users. My concern is that users will slowly lose trust in VPNs. The erosion of faith in VPNs and other encryption services is something all Internet users should care about.

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VyprVPN Service in China Restored After Latest Round of Blocking

The Chinese government began blocking VyprVPN connections at 7am CST on June 1st. This blocking attempt was likely due to the impending anniversary of the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989 on June 4th. As with previous blocking attempts, our engineers rapidly implemented procedures which have resolved these blocks and fully restored VPN service to our users in mainland China by 8:30am CST.
Because we own and operate our network, we are able to make swift adjustments to our servers and IPs when blocks like this occur. The connection activity chart below illustrates the impact of China’s latest attempts to block VyprVPN and our success in working around these efforts in an efficient manner.

Stay Updated
If you have any questions or residual issues accessing VyprVPN from China (or any other location), contact our customer support team. You can also view the following page for ongoing status updates on VyprVPN in China.
Press Inquiries: If you’re a reporter or news outlet seeking additional details about the situation in China and/or VyprVPN’s current status, please send an email to [email protected].

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How to Improve Your 2018 World Cup Viewing Experience

Streaming the 2018 World Cup with a VPN

For avid sports fans, streaming events online with a VPN is absolutely essential. VPN technology enables you to bypass geo-restrictions in order to view live sporting events and sites from anywhere in the world. A VPN allows you to watch sports regardless of local blocks or Internet censorship. Not only that, when you encrypt your connection with a VPN, you’re also securing your connection, keeping you safe from hackers and snoops or throttling performed by your ISP.
Easily stream sporting events using a VPN with these five simple steps:

Sign up with a trusted VPN service. VyprVPN offers top speeds and access to a free and open Internet. And as a bonus, we are giving World Cup viewers access to a 40% Off Annual Special!
Download your VPN and launch the application on your preferred device(s).
Select a server to connect to. VyprVPN lets you choose from over 70 server locations around the world.
Visit the website you’d like to stream your sporting event from.
Watch your favorite team without restrictions and at top speeds by using a VPN!

World Cup 2018 Viewing Guide
The 2018 World Cup in Russia kicks off on June 14th and will spread across 11 different cities throughout Russia before ending in Moscow on July 15th in the historic Luzhniki Stadium. In the 21st edition of FIFA’s most watched tournament in the world, Germany will attempt to make the record books and be the next team since Brazil back in 1958 & 1962 to win back-to-back World Cup titles. With an estimated 3+ billion viewers there are a number of broadcasting options to use to catch all 64-matches live in action. Here are a few streaming sites recommended by VyprVPN, with limited coverage also flagged for convenience.
Top Pick:
BBC iPlayer* (Only 33 of 64 Matches)
By connecting to a UK server, you are able to instantly obtain live access to over 30 key matches in the 2018 World Cup on BBC iPlayer for FREE (No Subscription Required). With the application available on all major platforms, and VyprVPN supporting multiple devices under a single subscription, you can get access to quality coverage no matter your location. For access to other UK broadcasts for the Tournament check out our extensive US Coverage tips!
US Coverage:
Fox Sports Go
With Fox owning the rights to US coverage for the FIFA World Cup, they will be streaming all 64 matches live. Be aware that options will be limited unless you also have access to a US cable provider. If you are in this category, access via Hulu and SlingTV which are both supported by VyprVPN are also available for access to all the action.
Other Live Streaming Services:
A number of popular streaming services that offer “Live” options will also permit you access to US coverage of the FIFA World Cup including:

Hulu Live
YouTube Live
PlayStation Vue
Directv Now

Games to Watch in Group Stage
۱٫ Russia vs Saudi Arabia, June 14th at 9 AM CST
With Russia kicking things off in the first match of the World Cup, this is a no-brainer. With the home country behind them, the opening games are always a thrill to watch as they work towards a chance at victory.
۲٫ Portugal vs Spain, June 20th at 12 PM CST
Spain is looking to rebound from a disappointing outing in the 2014 cup, and a high-caliber match-up against Portugal is a must watch in the group stage. It will be interesting to see if Spain can get past the defending European champions headlined by Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal.
۳٫ England vs Belgium June 28th at 12 PM CST
With Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling leading England into a star-studded showdown against Belgium and both teams expected to advance, a lot is at stake between these two countries. Being the last game of the group stage, it could very well decide the outcome of takes the crown in Group G.
Improve Privacy, Speed and Access with a VPN for Sports
A VPN is essential for anyone who wants to watch the 2018 World Cup, as a VPN improves your privacy, speed and access. VyprVPN is the leading VPN for sports streaming, and keeps your connection secure and your privacy intact while you view sporting events online. A VPN also enables you to watch your favorite games and matches even when you travel around the world, as it allows you to bypass any local blocks or restrictions in place. VyprVPN offers 700+ servers to choose from, located in over 70 global locations.
Apps to Stream the 2018 World Cup on All Your Devices
VyprVPN includes apps for Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, TV and Router, so you can enjoy streaming sporting events online both at home and on the go. With apps for all of your devices, you can now enjoy unrestricted and secure access to sporting events on your desktop, mobile or TV at all times.

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