Mullvad to patch VPN fingerprinting issue to stop your activity from being tracked across servers
Mullvad is addressing a networking flaw that could allow websites to link user sessions across different VPN servers. The company has begun testing a fix for the IP fingerprinting issue, which is expected to be deployed in the coming weeks. This patch aims to enhance user anonymity by preventing the linking of sessions when switching servers.
- ▪Mullvad has identified a flaw that allows websites to track user sessions across different VPN servers.
- ▪The company confirmed that the bug does not expose users' true identities.
- ▪A permanent fix is being tested and will be rolled out gradually over the coming weeks.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
VPN VPN Services Mullvad to patch VPN fingerprinting issue to stop your activity from being tracked across servers News By Rene Millman published 21 May 2026 The privacy-focused provider has started addressing a networking flaw that could allow websites to link user sessions across different VPN servers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Mullvad has begun testing a fix for newly found IP fingerprinting issuesThe company confirmed the bug does not reveal a user's true identityThe patch is expected to begin to be deployed in…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at TechRadar.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from TechRadar
