> feel free to describe to HN how Mulvad protects users against ad networks.

A VPN is not enough for privacy. But in combination with a privacy-focused browser, you make sure to block third-party cookies and other tracking technologies used by the data collectors.

That's why we partnered with the Tor Project to develop Mullvad Browser – a browser designed to minimize tracking and fingerprints.

Please also note that this information is clearly displayed on our landing page. We don't want people using our service for things it's not designed for.

In combination?

The browser piece is doing almost all of the work against ad networks, isn’t it?

Which part of defense against ad networks does a VPN contribute to?

  To claim that you stop online ad networks is a downright falsehood and you know it.

can you link to these remarks? i can't see kfreds making any reference to ad networks anywhere.

I’m going to make sure to photograph the NYC subway ads next time I see them

ah, now i understand. your earlier comment very much read like you were accusing kfreds personally of making such a statement about ad networks. but you meant to say one (or more) of the ads you've seen yourself appears to makes such a claim. thanks for clarifying.

Follow up: I just took this photo: https://ibb.co/v3rdHcm

They do offer DNS-level ads filtering when you enable the VPN.

> Sorry, not buying it. To claim that you stop online ad networks is a downright falsehood and you know it.

Where do they claim their VPN stops online ad networks?

The NYC subway ads

Can you point me at the one you're talking about, please?

I literally just took this photo right now (2024-05-08) https://ibb.co/v3rdHcm