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Wireguard vs OpenVPN+Shadowsocks (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 year ago by unclad8226@lemmy.ml to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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I use Mullvad VPN, is it better to use Wireguard with the quantum secure tunnels, or to use Openvpn with bridges? I am not too concerned about the speed or latency of the connection. Is using the Wireguard obfuscation and good enough alternative to shadowsocks? I don't live in a country where I need to avoid censorship, just wondering what is most private out of the options.

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[–] Melody@lemmy.one 2 points 1 year ago

Vpns are not anonymous

This is blatantly overreacting to the base question the OP provided. Stop spreading FUD.

VPNs can, will, and do provide protection in civilized countries where privacy is an enumerated legal right.

While they don't compare to the Anonymity provided by Tor; for most basic things you will be doing within the boundaries of the Law; a VPN will protect you a bit better from nuisance intrusions into your privacy and secure your connections better overall.