Hurdy gurdy Swedish privacy VPN swallowed, bork, bork!
Insecurity outfit Malwarebytes has acquired Sweden-based AzireVPN, a privacy-focused VPN provider known for its stringent security measures and commitment to user anonymity.
The company said that the move will bolster Malwarebytes’ VPN capabilities, enhancing privacy features for its users and advancing the company’s mission to provide comprehensive, user-centric cybersecurity solutions.
Malwarebytes representative Mark Beare described the acquisition as a “milestone” for the company: “We’re leaning even more on our mission to reimagine consumer cybersecurity to protect devices and data, no matter where users are located, how they work and play, or the size of their wallet.”
The move brings AzireVPN’s infrastructure and privacy technologies under the Malwarebytes umbrella, promising additional security layers for users.
One key feature, known as “Blind Operator,” ensures that AzireVPN’s diskless servers—physically owned and controlled by AzireVPN—are inaccessible for remote and local modifications.
This setup makes it virtually impossible for any party to intercept or alter user traffic, solidifying the privacy-first stance Malwarebytes is committed to maintaining.
Malwarebytes’ promised that AzireVPN’s privacy protocols will be upheld under its ownership. AzireVPN customers can expect no changes to the no-logs policy, data collection practices, or user anonymity requirements.
Likewise, current users of Malwarebytes Privacy VPN, which already adheres to a strict no-logs policy, will experience no disruptions. The two companies will continue to operate their VPN services independently in the short term, providing seamless privacy protection without altering existing user experiences, Malwarebytes said.
For Malwarebytes, the acquisition will give it a stronger position in the VPN market and adds to its existing privacy tools, such as the Malwarebytes Browser Guard extension.
Looking ahead, the company plans to introduce more advanced VPN features, offering users greater flexibility and protection. More details on these expanded offerings are expected soon.
