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[–] msmc101@lemmy.blahaj.zone 20 points 8 months ago (3 children)

I'm using Private Internet Access. It's fast and pretty lightweight compared to the other choices. Snagged a 2 year plan on sale for like 50 bucks.

[–] DemBoSain@midwest.social 38 points 8 months ago (3 children)

I was on PIA, but they were bought by Kape a few years ago. Kape, previously known as Crossrider. Crossrider, known primarily for developing adware and PUPs.

[–] phoneymouse@lemmy.world 15 points 8 months ago

I also dropped them after the acquisition

[–] dandelion@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 8 months ago

thanks for this info, I was wondering why PIA isn't recommended anymore

[–] msmc101@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 4 months ago

well shit, guess the recommendation I saw was outdated. that sucks

[–] redcalcium@lemmy.institute 12 points 8 months ago

In addition to getting acquired by a shady group, Mark Karpeles also works at PIA. I'm all for edemption arc, but that doesn't mean I'm ok with him in charge of some security product. I dropped them for mullvad.

[–] Cypher@lemmy.world 5 points 8 months ago

I use PIA as well but I have never seen good upload speeds through them, which is a shame.