Security News > 2020 > April > Malwarebytes Unveils New Privacy VPN Service
Endpoint security firm Malwarebytes has launched a new VPN offering targeting work from home and consumer markets, featuring AES 256 encryption, WireGuard VPN protocol, no logging, and virtual servers in more than 30 different countries.
Santa Clara, CA-based Malwarebytes has introduced Malwarebytes Privacy, a VPN it promises will be the first of an emerging suite of privacy products.
"With a single click, Malwarebytes Privacy gives you the power to protect your online privacy by masking your IP address and online activity. As more and more people are utilizing home networks today, it's increasingly imperative that we extend security to each and every person - no matter where they are or what network they are using - so that they can protect themselves and exert control over who gets their data, and for what purpose."
The speed comes from its use of the open-source VPN protocol called WireGuard which, says Malwarebytes, "Is more efficient and streamlined than traditional VPNs." Malwarebytes is not alone in this assertion: an August 2018 review by Ars Technica includes, "An OpenVPN connection from my Xeon E3 workstation to Linode's cheapest VM offering takes more than eight seconds. Connecting the two via WireGuard takes barely over 100 milliseconds."
The privacy element comes from Malwarebytes' decision not to log any VPN traffic.