The Good Tech Companies - Why VPN Isn’t Enough—X-VPN’s New PC Update Shows Why

Starting point is 00:00:00 This audio is presented by Hacker Noon, where anyone can learn anything about any technology. YVPN isn't enough. XVPN's new PC update shows Y, by John Stoy and journalist. San Francisco, August 19th, 2025, as credential theft surges 160% globally, with big names like Aliens' life hit via third-party CRM breaches, it's clear that encryption alone is no longer enough. Attacks are now resurfacing where the connection ends, not just in transit. Emerging threats like eye-powered fishing and deepfake impersonation are eroding the boundary

Starting point is 00:00:34 between your network and your device. While most people turn to VPNs for Wi-Fi privacy or to bypass geo-blocks, today's threats often sneak in through casual browsing or old credentials. That's why XPN's latest desktop update evolves the VPN into a full-featured security hub, real-time browser shields, dark web alerts, and cleanup tools that protect what traditional VPNs can't. We realized users needed more than basic VPN protection, said Sandra Mitchell from the ex-VPN edit team. This update helps them quietly stay ahead of threats that often go unnoticed until it's too late.

Starting point is 00:01:11 Why this update hits at the right time, credential theft rose 160% in the first half of 2025, often driven by info-stealer malware, AI generated fishing kits, and leaked credentials from third-party vendors. One of the year's largest breaches, targeting Alienslife, compromised the data of over one. Four million users, including social security numbers and financial details, after a CRM vendor was infiltrated. This incident underscores a larger truth, even trusted platforms can become threat vectors. Users increasingly face invisible risks, from password reuse to backdoor software installs, none of which are addressed by tunnel encryption alone. That's why ex-vpian's new release focuses

Starting point is 00:01:55 on layered, quiet protections that operate behind the scenes. What you gain from XVPN's new PC update, users today expect more than tunnel encryption. This new release combines multiple tools into a single app, browser protection, for safer everyday browsing dark web monitoring, to catch leaked credentials device optimization, for a cleaner, faster machine all are built directly into the MacOS and Windows apps, reducing friction and set up time. Here's how they work in real life. For For example, imagine you're a freelancer using shared Wi-Fi at a co-working space. You're researching client tools, clicking through what look like legit links, but one could easily lead to a fishing trap.

Starting point is 00:02:36 XVPN's browser protection would step in here, flagging suspicious sites before they open, letting you focus on work, not cybersecurity. Or say you've reused a password across several accounts, as 60% of people do. If that password shows up in a dark web dump, X-VPN alerts you early, so you can change it before someone else does. Here's how each feature translates to real-world protection. Brow smoothly and securely, browser protection silently works. Avoid ads, trackers, and bad links before the LOADA growing portion of fishing payloads now hide in ads and manipulated search results.

Starting point is 00:03:13 Just Googling a software tool or a cooking tutorial can expose users' tofake installers or malware-injected sites. XVPN's browser layer helps users. Block hidden trackers following browsing behavior remove pop-ups and autoplay ads that slow down the page warned before visiting flagged malicious domains it turns passive browsing into something smarter, with less noise, fewer surprises, and cleaner speed. Run lean, run smart, clean-up and startup manager empowers performance. Speed up boot times and free up space without guess work over time, background processes pile up, auto-launching apps, and auto-launching apps, outdated cache, and residual files from uninstalled software. XVPN's optimization tools help users. Spot apps that auto launch and selectively disable the McLeanup logs and junk files

Starting point is 00:04:01 to recover storage schedule cleanups so devices stay fast without manual tuning. It's a built-in way to extend your machine's lifespan. No extra software are techno-how required. Stay one step ahead. Dark web monitoring alerts you to leaks. Know when your email OR password gets exposed with major breaches happening every month. It's common for user data to leak and circulate for weeks before anyone notices. By then, stolen logins may already be exploited. XVPN lets users. Monitor up to five emails

Starting point is 00:04:31 for breach exposure get early alerts when those addresses show up in dark web dumps act before credentials are misused. You don't need to wait for your bank to send a breach notice. By then, someone might have already tried to log in. Built in protection, even on the free tier. The three features above, browser protection, device cleanup, and dark web monitoring, offer a strong foundation for paying users. Together, they create a local defense layer that complements traditional encryption. But not everyone is ready to pay for cybersecurity tools. That doesn't mean they should go unprotected. This update also introduces major improvements to XVPN's free PC plan, making it more viable for everyday users. No more data limits, unlimited free

Starting point is 00:05:14 bandwidth on PC forget the old 500 megabytes per day cap. Free users now enjoy full speed access with no bandwidth restrictions. Pick your route 50 plus global servers. Free users can now choose from over 50 free server locations worldwide, supporting a wider range of use cases like video calls, research access, or public Wii Fit protection. Emergency break included, free Kill Switch. Even free users can now enable Kill Switch to automatically block internet traffic if the VPN connection drops, protecting you from sudden exposure during network disruptions. These additions aren't trial gimmicks. They're part of XVPN's commitment tommacking basic digital safety more accessible.

Starting point is 00:05:56 Everyday protection in action. Quiet moments that prevent big problems a user browsing from a co-working space nearly downloaded a driver tool. XVPN flagged the site as malicious. Another got a password reset attempt on an old account, but thanks to a previous alert, they'd already changed it. Even non-technical users have noticed their devices boot faster after using the clean UP tools, without knowing what startup apps were holding them back.

Starting point is 00:06:22 These aren't dramatic headlines. They're the quiet winds that digital safety should deliver. About XPN, trusted by over 50 million users in more than 200 countries, XVPN provides digital privacy tools designed to prevent online threats without slowing you down. This latest update strengthens its role on desktop as a lightweight privacy and security hub. combining encryption with real-world safeguards that work in the background. Download XPN for Windows or Mac Media Contact. Source.

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The Good Tech Companies - Why VPN Isn’t Enough—X-VPN’s New PC Update Shows Why

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