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Private Internet Access ~ Bought by Isreali Firm - NullCyph3r - 12-09-2019
It looks like PIA has been bought by a company which was being run by an ex-Isreali spy, the previous company name was Crossrider but after a management overhaul they changed it to Kape, Crossrider/Kape has been known for questionable business ethics, some of you may remember the CrossRider adware which popped back into the news in August for causing unwanted behaviour on Mac's.
Sources:
https://www.hackread.com/private-internet-access-pia-vpn-sold-israel-privacy-concerns/
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=21679682
I do however like how the top post on the ycombinator post is from the Co Founder of PIA ... seems a little suspect. PIA's debts of $32.1 million will also be paid off through this acquisition, stay safe out there brothers & sisters. Kape also acquired CyberGhost (Year before last) & Zenmate (Last year)
RE: Private Internet Access ~ Bought by Isreali Firm - mothered - 12-09-2019
It'll be Interesting to see If any changes will be made and If so, how they'll effect the service as a whole.
RE: Private Internet Access ~ Bought by Isreali Firm - zorrophreak - 12-17-2019
Never had much preference towards PIA, but I am familiar with Kape Technologies as a parent and their role in Crossrider.
I was not however aware of the fact that Kape also owned Cyberghost and Zenmate. So I suppose you can use their operation principles to judge the future of PIA.