When you add an extension to your web browser, usually this is not to let someone else take control of your computer and your emails. But for users of Hola , one of the virtual private network (VPN) Free Popular online and often used for viewing video blocked, that's exactly what happens. Specifically, users using free Hola plan will see their computers become part of a botnet.
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Hola, which has 46 million users worldwide, works by linking the Internet connections of its users. For example, a user in France can watch programs blocked by using idle bandwidth a user Hola as a proxy in the United States (to appear as a US viewers). But there is a catch. By using the free version of Hola, you authorize the site to sell your bandwidth "inactive" under a brand called Luminati.
This was revealed for all to see when Frederick Brennan, owner of 8Chan, said in a message posted on its website that the computers of users Hola - through Luminati - unconsciously attacked and temporarily closed its website. "An attacker Luminati used the network to send thousands of legitimate requests in 30 seconds, which is an increase of 100x on peak traffic" , he said in his note.
All was said
The site's founder, Ofer Vilenski says that Hola has "always made it clear" that the "idle resources" or bandwidth for free Hola users are prone to be sold. And, since the scheme seems well oiled, this message is clearly written in the FAQ Hola. However, it is interesting to note that these explanations regarding Luminati have recently been added, reports TorrentFreak.
Regarding Brennan charges of 8chan, Vilenski precise TorrentFreak that the "hacker used Luminati the VPN network to hack 8chan. He could have used another VPN, but chose to do it with ours ".
However, the result of 8chan conclusions is that the Hola company's strategy became public. I imagine the millions of users of Hola, who probably used the service to access the offers of Netflix in the US, for example, probably are not too happy with this announcement. If Hola was your favorite for some VPN time, it is probably not the best VPN option at present.
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Hola, which has 46 million users worldwide, works by linking the Internet connections of its users. For example, a user in France can watch programs blocked by using idle bandwidth a user Hola as a proxy in the United States (to appear as a US viewers). But there is a catch. By using the free version of Hola, you authorize the site to sell your bandwidth "inactive" under a brand called Luminati.
All was said
The site's founder, Ofer Vilenski says that Hola has "always made it clear" that the "idle resources" or bandwidth for free Hola users are prone to be sold. And, since the scheme seems well oiled, this message is clearly written in the FAQ Hola. However, it is interesting to note that these explanations regarding Luminati have recently been added, reports TorrentFreak.
Regarding Brennan charges of 8chan, Vilenski precise TorrentFreak that the "hacker used Luminati the VPN network to hack 8chan. He could have used another VPN, but chose to do it with ours ".
However, the result of 8chan conclusions is that the Hola company's strategy became public. I imagine the millions of users of Hola, who probably used the service to access the offers of Netflix in the US, for example, probably are not too happy with this announcement. If Hola was your favorite for some VPN time, it is probably not the best VPN option at present.
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