VPN Gate is a free, open source, volunteer-run VPN (Virtual Private Network) service that allows users to route their Internet traffic through a secure and encrypted tunnel. It is designed to help protect users’ privacy and security while browsing the Internet. The application uses a decentralized network of servers to mask a user's IP address and encrypt the data they send and receive. This makes it difficult for third-parties to track the user's online activities or access their personal data. Furthermore, the VPN Gate service is anonymous, meaning that no logs of the user's activities are kept. This makes it suitable for people who want to remain anonymous while browsing the web.
Bundleware The software displays ads and was bundled with browser hijackers in the past.
Warning This application is suspected of malicious behavior, although these allegations are in dispute. The software allegedly connects to financial institution and government websites, and uses the PC for attacks against them. It disables SSL certificate checks and allows man-in-the-middle attacks to steal authentication credentials. It hooks into the browser and uses suspicious compression to hide parts of the program.
It is only a client of the operating system and does not provide server services.