I got the idea for this thread from a post I made in "The Internet is dead, long live the Internet" thread by EndtheMadnessNow here on R-N. I've been posting it all over including ATS.
If you participate in a private secure local area network or mesh network, Nord VPN wants you to use their app instead.
People trust Nord VPN to keep their internet activities secure and anonymous, so why not let them direct and control your LAN or decentralized mesh network? Well, because it will no longer be local or decentralized will it? If one device in your already established LAN or mesh-net is using the Nord VPN Meshnet app, the entire network has potentially been compromised. It could be infiltrated and under central control. Diabolical and insidious, it's evil genius. In fact, if you do a search with the keyword "mesh net" to understand mesh networking, Nord VPN comes up first and dominates the first page.
https://nordvpn.com/meshnet/
Notice how they use the words "simple", "safe", "convenient", "secure" and "private" when a real mesh network is that already if it is set up properly. In fact, a mesh net, or even a private LAN, does everything the Nord VPN app does, but they sell it like it was all their idea.
Nord VPN offers the app for free, but their Meshnet network only works with other people in your network that have the app. I wonder why?
I think that Nord VPN is going well beyond security with this app. If my suspicions are correct, then they have other agendas besides the privacy and security front they are using to draw in the paranoids and privacy seekers. Don't let a big corporation convince you that they can set up your LAN or mesh network more securely or with more features than you could, esp. for free. In my opinion, they are lying and want control of all networks public and private. Corporate central control versus private decentralized control and their encryption and VPN vs yours. I say if you go with their app, you just gave them full access to your network from anywhere on the planet. IMO the government is trying to tie up the loose ends of private networks via an NGO proxy.
If you participate in a private secure local area network or mesh network, Nord VPN wants you to use their app instead.
People trust Nord VPN to keep their internet activities secure and anonymous, so why not let them direct and control your LAN or decentralized mesh network? Well, because it will no longer be local or decentralized will it? If one device in your already established LAN or mesh-net is using the Nord VPN Meshnet app, the entire network has potentially been compromised. It could be infiltrated and under central control. Diabolical and insidious, it's evil genius. In fact, if you do a search with the keyword "mesh net" to understand mesh networking, Nord VPN comes up first and dominates the first page.
Quote:What is Meshnet?
Meshnet is a way to safely access other devices, no matter where in the world they are. Once set up, Meshnet functions just like a secure local area network (LAN) — it connects devices directly. This makes Meshnet a great fit for activities that require high speed, low latency, and advanced security — activities like file sharing, active work collaborations, and intense multiplayer gaming.
. . . Meshnet: simply convenient Here are just some great things that Meshnet offers for your online life. Link up to 60 devices Create secure private networks from up to 10 devices you own and up to 50 external devices. No configuration needed Simply switch Meshnet on and invite your friends to your network using their unique Meshnet name. Traffic routing Let your friends access the internet using your device’s IP address — just like if you were a VPN server.
https://nordvpn.com/meshnet/
Notice how they use the words "simple", "safe", "convenient", "secure" and "private" when a real mesh network is that already if it is set up properly. In fact, a mesh net, or even a private LAN, does everything the Nord VPN app does, but they sell it like it was all their idea.
Nord VPN offers the app for free, but their Meshnet network only works with other people in your network that have the app. I wonder why?
Quote:Is Meshnet free?
Yes, Meshnet comes free — simply download and start using it! Meshnet was created by NordVPN, so all NordVPN users can find Meshnet in their NordVPN apps for every major platform.
Can I share files with someone who doesn’t have Meshnet?
No, but anyone can download and use Meshnet for free. Sharing files costs nothing with Meshnet.
I think that Nord VPN is going well beyond security with this app. If my suspicions are correct, then they have other agendas besides the privacy and security front they are using to draw in the paranoids and privacy seekers. Don't let a big corporation convince you that they can set up your LAN or mesh network more securely or with more features than you could, esp. for free. In my opinion, they are lying and want control of all networks public and private. Corporate central control versus private decentralized control and their encryption and VPN vs yours. I say if you go with their app, you just gave them full access to your network from anywhere on the planet. IMO the government is trying to tie up the loose ends of private networks via an NGO proxy.
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