SafePaper Exposes Hidden VPN Ties Behind “Best VPN” Rankings

Written by alexcole | Published 2025/08/28
Tech Story Tags: best-vpn-rankings | vpn-affiliate-deals | vpn-ownership-ties | nordvpn-expressvpn-surfshark | kape-technologies-vpn | ziff-davis-vpn-reviews | independent-vpns-mullvad | good-company

TLDRSafePaper’s report by Paige West shows many “best VPN” lists are influenced by hidden ownership and affiliate marketing, not product quality. Major VPNs like NordVPN, ExpressVPN, and Surfshark dominate rankings due to shared parent companies and media control, while independents like Mullvad are ignored. Consumers should scrutinize VPN ownership before trusting review sites.via the TL;DR App
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Written by alexcole | Protects your data from cyber threats. Loves turning tech talk into plain English.
Published by HackerNoon on 2025/08/28
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