Mullvad VPN discloses fingerprinting flaw that could track users across servers – you may need to act now
Mullvad VPN has revealed a fingerprinting vulnerability that could allow tracking of users across different servers. This flaw enables third parties to link a user's activity when they switch servers, undermining the privacy expectations of those who aim to separate their online sessions. A fix is currently in testing and will be rolled out in the coming weeks.
- ▪Mullvad VPN disclosed a fingerprinting vulnerability that could link user activity across servers.
- ▪The flaw does not expose real identities but undermines privacy for users switching servers to separate sessions.
- ▪A fix is in testing and will be rolled out server-side without requiring an app update.
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Computing Internet VPNs Mullvad VPN discloses fingerprinting flaw that could track users across servers – you may need to act now News By Aleksandar Stevanović published 21 May 2026 The VPN has confirmed a fix is in progress When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Kenneth Cheung / Getty Images) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Mullvad VPN has disclosed a fingerprinting vulnerability that could allow websites to link a user's activity across different VPN servers.When a user switches servers, their exit IP address lands in a predictable position within the new server's IP range,…
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