Review by our expert
Ariel Hochstadt
Ex-Google, International tech speaker
Avira’s Phantom VPN comes from one of the more famous antivirus companies around. But making a high-quality VPN is a very different game.
Phantom VPN offers a modest network of 50 servers in 36 countries. With AES-256 encryption, OpenVPN support, and essential features like a kill switch, this service looks compact and secure.
However, looks can be deceiving. There’s much more you need t
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No issues
I have no issues with this VPN (although I admit that it is from my favorite security company). Those who write about garbled text, for example, probably have their own operating system issues with which they should be concerned; I do not experience this or any other issue—not even after a clean install of Windows 10.
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The lowest rated vpn i have come across.
Not any particular "Pros" to this vpn.
CONS
1: Install and initial run errors. Ended up with four "page script" errors even before the software loaded
2: Once somewhat functional phantom would not connect to any server.
3: Random task bar popup where all the text and graphics were scrambled and ctrl-alt-del was necessary to disable.
4: Numerous re-installs.
5: It's clear that this vpn needs additional program libraries and to stop using windows features like Aero.
To be honest this vpn deserves a negative star rating.
Review by our expert
Kate Veale
Cybersecurity Researcher
CyberGhost (with its top-secret hidden discount page) calls itself a "truly complete VPN solution". I put the service to the test and examined CyberGhost and the rumors surrounding it.
I'm based in Australia, so my local internet is both slower and subject to more censorship than countries like the US. I've tested lots of services to find a VPN that will give me unrestricted internet access without
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Denis
The best
Never had a single problem! Every update who was made, did everything automated. Never a connectivity problem, all around the Globe. Great value for your money! It expands(more servers) further and further..Keep going, you are making a fabulous work :)
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Anonymously
The lowest rated vpn i have come across.
Not any particular "Pros" to this vpn.
CONS
1: Install and initial run errors. Ended up with four "page script" errors even before the software loaded
2: Once somewhat functional phantom would not connect to any server.
3: Random task bar popup where all the text and graphics were scrambled and ctrl-alt-del was necessary to disable.
4: Numerous re-installs.
5: It's clear that this vpn needs additional program libraries and to stop using windows features like Aero.
To be honest this vpn deserves a negative star rating.
Review by our expert
Ariel Hochstadt
Ex-Google, International tech speaker
Avira’s Phantom VPN comes from one of the more famous antivirus companies around. But making a high-quality VPN is a very different game.
Phantom VPN offers a modest network of 50 servers in 36 countries. With AES-256 encryption, OpenVPN support, and essential features like a kill switch, this service looks compact and secure.
However, looks can be deceiving. There’s much more you need t
Read all
Kate Veale
Cybersecurity Researcher
CyberGhost (with its top-secret hidden discount page) calls itself a "truly complete VPN solution". I put the service to the test and examined CyberGhost and the rumors surrounding it.
I'm based in Australia, so my local internet is both slower and subject to more censorship than countries like the US. I've tested lots of services to find a VPN that will give me unrestricted internet access without
Read all
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Anonymously
No issues
I have no issues with this VPN (although I admit that it is from my favorite security company). Those who write about garbled text, for example, probably have their own operating system issues with which they should be concerned; I do not experience this or any other issue—not even after a clean install of Windows 10.
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Denis
The best
Never had a single problem! Every update who was made, did everything automated. Never a connectivity problem, all around the Globe. Great value for your money! It expands(more servers) further and further..Keep going, you are making a fabulous work :)
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Anonymously
The lowest rated vpn i have come across.
Not any particular "Pros" to this vpn.
CONS
1: Install and initial run errors. Ended up with four "page script" errors even before the software loaded
2: Once somewhat functional phantom would not connect to any server.
3: Random task bar popup where all the text and graphics were scrambled and ctrl-alt-del was necessary to disable.
4: Numerous re-installs.
5: It's clear that this vpn needs additional program libraries and to stop using windows features like Aero.
To be honest this vpn deserves a negative star rating.
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Murat
Cyberghost can't pass government bans
I bought a 18mnth subscription in Turkey it worked 10 months then the Turkish government blocked access to Cyberghost Servers since then it is not working in Turkey. I cant connect to their login servers since they are not using a separate Obfuscated server for logins. I complained about it and they said they are working on it after one month nothing changed so i requested refund which they denied.
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