---
title: "i tried to warn you."
url: https://daily.dev/posts/i-tried-to-warn-you--zqe8czcfe
source_url: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugaLp6BIkgo
type: video:youtube
source: "Low Level Learning"
published: 2024-12-29T20:12:05.070Z
updated: 2024-12-29T20:12:16.959Z
tags: ["tech-news", "security", "cyber", "privacy", "vpn"]
reading_time: 9
upvotes: 40
comments: 6
language: en
---

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# i tried to warn you.

**[Low Level Learning](https://daily.dev/sources/lowlevellearning)** · 9 min read · 40 upvotes · 6 comments

## Summary

A VPN service called Big Mama VPN has been found to misuse its users' IP addresses and network connections for potentially malicious activities. The service, which caters to users trying to gain advantages in VR games, routes traffic through users' home networks, allowing commercial clients to hide their online activities. Despite its seemingly legitimate appearance, this VPN poses serious security and privacy risks. Researchers from Cisco Talos and Trend Micro have highlighted vulnerabilities and unauthorized access issues associated with the service. Users are warned against trusting free or cheap VPNs due to potential compromises in privacy and security.

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## Community discussion

Top comments from developers on daily.dev.

**@kpro666** · 5 upvotes

> If you're not paying for the product, you are the product.

**@thecookingsenpai** · 2 upvotes

> Summary made by YouLama:
>
> **The Big Mama VPN Debacle: A Cautionary Tale About Free Services**
>
> Introduction
> The world of virtual private networks (VPNs) has always been a mixed bag, with users often looking for ways to enhance their online privacy and security. However, the recent revelations about Big Mama VPN serve as a stark reminder that free services can come at a significant cost. This summary explores the issues surrounding Big Mama VPN, highlighting the risks associated with trusting seemingly innocent services with our sensitive data.
>
> **The Controversy Unfolds**
> Red Flags and...

**@andradei** · 1 upvotes

> What a mess. I wonder if this is enough to wipe this company out. There no reason nor guarantees that paid VPNs don't do the same thing to some extent, except for the fact they will lose money. Worse case scenario is you pay for the service and still have your data secretly sold and your network opened.

**@pcouy** · 0 upvotes

> In my opinion, commercial VPNs (paid or free) are worthless unless you are specifically trying to hide your IP.
>
> For most other use-cases, such as "privacy" or preventing eavesdropping on public WiFi, a simple Wireguard setup (or even Tailscale for people who are not too comfortable with networking) will offer a lot more privacy and control for a fraction of the cost

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Tags: [#tech-news](https://daily.dev/tags/tech-news), [#security](https://daily.dev/tags/security), [#cyber](https://daily.dev/tags/cyber), [#privacy](https://daily.dev/tags/privacy), [#vpn](https://daily.dev/tags/vpn)

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