Did you read the Terms of Service?
If you’re going to use a VPN app, it is important to know what the app maker does with your data that flows through the VPN tunnel.
Using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) can help protect your Network traffic from being intercepted while using insecure WiFi connections, such as coffee shops or hotels. If someone is going to use a VPN app, it is important to read the Terms of Service to familiarize yourself with what the app maker does with the data that flows through the VPN tunnel.
Facebook recently removed their promoted VPN app, Onavo Protect, from the Apple App Store after they were found to be in violation of Apple’s data-collection policies. Onavo Protect compiled user data into a database and then subsequently sold that info to third-parties. Additionally, Onavo Protect monitors the apps that are in use on users’ devices and sends that data back to Facebook servers. On the surface this data collection/sharing may seem insignificant, but it is counterintuitive when you consider that a VPN is supposed to protect your privacy.
Rubica not only provides all of the benefits of using a traditional VPN, but also adds extra layers of protection against known phishing links, ransomware, and malicious redirects. Additionally, our team of 24/7 Cyber Analysts look for undiscovered threats and attack vectors in an effort to keep users safe. Rubica does not, and will not ever, sell any type of user data to third-parties. Any user data that is collected is anonymized, protected, and restricted on isolated systems. Additional information about our Data Security Policy can be found at: https://rubica.com/data-security-policy/
Contact us if you have any questions about VPN data security or any other cyber security matters.
