Viktor Vescei from IVPN gives us a brutally honest VPN interview. He admits you can't truly verify no-logs claims, explains why most audits are "snapshots in time," and reveals why IVPN shut down their affiliate program due to industry-wide misinformation. This is an insider's perspective on what's really broken in the VPN industry and how to actually evaluate providers. Techlore empowers individuals with practical digital privacy knowledge, security tools, and advocacy resources. Discover how to protect your online data and regain control of your digital identity.
📱 RESOURCES IN VIDEO:
• https://www.ivpn.net/
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:54 - Viktor's background & journey to IVPN
00:04:47 - IVPN's 15-year history
00:07:33 - VPN company ownership & acquisition attempts
00:11:24 - IVPN's brutally honest blog
00:12:56 - White labeling in the VPN industry
00:15:55 - VPN use cases beyond privacy
00:19:04 - Using a VPN for streaming?
00:20:17 - Compartmentalization techniques
00:21:32 - Normalizing VPN usage
00:22:27 - Privacy vs. streaming compatibility
00:25:32 - Websites blocking VPN users
00:29:04 - VPN technology deep dive
00:30:11 - Are VPN comparison charts useful?
00:34:29 - VPN jurisdiction & the "eyes" debate
00:42:09 - Multi-hop VPN connections
00:44:38 - Threat modeling for VPNs
00:45:30 - Picking a VPN server location
00:48:44 - Transparency reports & warrant canaries
00:52:04 - VPN logging: the uncomfortable truth
00:54:42 - Why VPN audits are "snapshots in time"
00:55:28 - Diskless servers explained
00:57:17 - System transparency project
01:00:09 - Being an open source VPN
01:01:54 - VPN payment methods (cash & Monero)
01:06:09 - Simultaneous device limits
01:09:58 - WireGuard history & privacy issues
01:14:34 - First-party vs. rented servers
01:19:35 - Sponsors & affiliate program problems
01:32:15 - VPN provider relationships behind the scenes
01:35:04 - Acquiring Safing (Portmaster)
01:37:08 - DNS filtering plans
01:38:39 - Firewalls (Safing Portmaster integration)
01:40:50 - Safing SPN network
01:42:05 - IVPN's 2025 roadmap
01:44:33 - Outro
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