

proxies, proxies offer no real security and slow down your connection, to boot. As we explain in more detail in our article comparing VPNs vs. This is an important distinction, as proxies, to put it bluntly, leak like a sieve.

In its FAQ, Hola claims that it uses IKEv2 or a proxy protocol, but we have a suspicion that IKEv2-which is fast but has a history of security issues-is only used when connecting to premium servers, and free users are stuck using the proxy protocol. A VPN uses VPN protocols to secure its connections, special programs that determine how the VPN interacts with sites and servers.

If they're cracking Netflix, that's fine, of course, but if they're doing something criminal or downloading torrents, it could mean you end up being on the hook for their behavior. Another issue is that somebody you don't know is using your IP address to do things you don't know about.
