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To analyze the scope of this entire reaction, it is important to know that PIA isn’t any common VPN company that it is being questioned over the potential implications this brings. Teddy Sagi, one of the company’s investors was mentioned in the Panama Papers which were leaked in 2016. The very first CEO of Crossrider, Koby Menachemi, happened to be once a part of Unit 8200 which is an Israeli Intelligence Unit in their military and has also been dubbed as “ Israel’s NSA “.
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However, their software was treated as malware by companies such as Malwarebytes and Symantec begging one to ask, how can such a company despite rebranding itself change the shoddy culture that it had? The screenshot shows Malwarebyte’s security program detecting Crossrider’s software as malware.īut the connections don’t end there. To further elaborate, Kape Technologies was originally found under the name of Crossrider in 2011 developing advertising apps until they changed their name in 2018. Users took to different forums expressing their disappointment and how they were “ready to jump ship.” The reason? Kape happens to have a not-so-bright past shedding doubt on the ability of PIA to protect the privacy of its customers under their control.
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However, this update isn’t all roses for either side seeing the reaction of their customers.
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On the other hand, it helps Kape further solidify its position in the VPN industry removing another competitor from the picture.
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Moreover, it is reported that PIA’s debts of $32.1 million will also be paid off through this acquisition allowing them to progress further in terms of product development and innovation. Reportedly, $95 million was paid as a part of the deal and this happens to be the third one on the part of Kape who has also acquired CyberGhost and ZenMate in the past. Private Internet Access VPN users don’t look happy with the development.Ī couple of weeks ago, one of the industry’s most famous VPN providers, Private Internet Access (PIA) was acquired by Kape Technologies, an Israeli based firm as a result of its parent company, LTMI Holdings agreeing to a merger.