It was revealed that privacy-focused browser Brave downloaded its own VPN application without users’ consent. In the statement from the company, it was stated that the situation seen only in Windows will be resolved with a future update.
Brave, the privacy-focused browser that is very popular because it prevents websites from tracking you and offers an ad-free experience, came to the fore with a development that users complained about. It turned out that the browser installed VPN without permission from users.
Windows users who download Brave will be exposed to the company’s own VPN service, Brave, whether they want to or not. Firewall + VPN too downloading. It is also among the information received that this has been happening since 2022.
It was announced that the problem, which is only seen in Windows, will be solved with a future update.
It should be noted that this situation only affects Windows users. There is no such situation in other operating systems. User’s VPN service downloaded without consent and available with a paid subscription, Unless it is subscribed, it sits on the device without being activated. We know that Brave is a browser that cares about privacy and transparency. However, installing a VPN without permission is not a very transparent act.
An administrator from Brave made a statement on the issue on Github. In the post, it is stated that this behavior of the browser with a future update It is said that it will change. It is also added that after this change, the service will only be downloaded after the user purchases it.
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In the statement, no information was given about whether the VPNs installed on those who already downloaded Brave would be removed. Users on the VPN device can manually uninstall the service if they wish. Of course, it is not known whether they will be reinstalled when the update is made. You can find out whether VPN has been added to you via the “Services” application in Windows.