'Some aspects are as we intended and some are not' — Mullvad addresses WireGuard exit-IP fingerprinting concern after researcher flags privacy risk
Mullvad VPN is addressing concerns raised by a researcher regarding its WireGuard exit IP assignment method, which may allow for user fingerprinting. The company's co-founder acknowledged that while some aspects of the IP assignment were intended, others were not. A fix is being deployed, and Mullvad will reassess whether the intended behaviors are acceptable.
- ▪A security researcher discovered that Mullvad's WireGuard exit IP assignments follow a predictable pattern.
- ▪Mullvad's co-founder confirmed that a fix is actively being deployed for unintended behaviors.
- ▪The researcher found that the IP assignment method could potentially link a user's connections back to the same device.
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VPN VPN Services 'Some aspects are as we intended and some are not' — Mullvad addresses WireGuard exit-IP fingerprinting concern after researcher flags privacy risk News By Rene Millman published 19 May 2026 A security researcher discovered that Mullvad’s WireGuard exit IP assignments follow a predictable pattern, but the privacy-focused provider is already rolling out a fix. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Getty Images) 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 A researcher found Mullvad's WireGuard exit IP may enable fingerprintingMullvad's…
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