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Windscribe mocks Mullvad's political donation with parody 'scandal'

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechRadar ·

Mullvad co-founder donated $500,000 to a populist party, sparking backlash. Rival Windscribe responded with a parody statement revealing its CEO's donations to animal rescues. The incident highlights VPN industry tensions over political involvement and transparency.

Meridian48 take
A clever PR stunt, but it underscores how even privacy-focused VPNs can't escape the scrutiny of their founders' personal politics.
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