Is this popular new «VPN Browser» the real deal? I’ll dig into XNXubd to see if it’s worth downloading (or a risk to your privacy).
When I first came across XNXubd, I was immediately intrigued—the product name is pretty obscure, after all, and a long list of odd Google search results only adds to the mystery. The product website claims that XNXubd is a «VPN Browser» so, as you’d expect, I just had to check it out for myself.
Is it a mobile VPN app? A web browser with a built-in VPN? More importantly, can XNXubd be trusted to keep your browsing sessions safe by encrypting your personal data? This is the standard that the TechRadar team holds the best VPNs to, after all, and there’s no middle ground when it comes to your digital privacy.
So, with that in mind, let’s take a look at XNXubd and get to the bottom of whether it’s a reliable VPN—or a risk that you’re better off not taking.What is XNXubd VPN?
I put the XNXubd website under the microscope in my search for answers, and found that it defines itself as:
«an app that combines the power of a VPN (Virtual Private Network) and a web browser to offer a safer and more private browsing experience.»
Web browsers with built-in VPNs aren’t totally unheard of. The likes of Opera offer a solid VPN-browser combo, for example, but these services are typically proxies and not full-fledged VPNs. As a result, you’re not getting the same level of overall security as you would if you were using a secure VPN that employs top-notch encryption methods.
In terms of compatibility, there’s a little confusion—and that’s because there are two XBXUBD websites. The newer website suggests that the VPN is available for Android, iOS, and desktop computers, but the older website only lists Android and iOS as available options.
Does that mean that XNXubd is positioning itself as primarily a mobile VPN? It certainly seems that way. All of the product screenshots, setup steps, and even a video tutorial are centered around a mobile experience. There’s a distinct lack of information about the service, what it is, what it does, and how, however—and the deeper I dug, the worse it got.What are the issues with XNXubd VPN?
Okay, so is XNXubd the real deal? A legitimate VPN? Here are the biggest red flags I uncovered during my investigation:Which website
Searching for «XNXubd» points you to a typical VPN landing page—but there’s a hitch. As I mentioned earlier, two, XNXubd websites exist. One of them is older, with a copyright in 2023, and one appears more recent, with a somewhat improved layout and more of the marketing materials you’d expect from a VPN landing page. Think video tutorials, screenshots, product spec tables, etc.
If you’re wondering which one is real, I’d suggest, instead, wondering if it matters. I wouldn’t trust either website.(No) attention to detail
Take a look at any other VPN website and you’ll see a well-manicured page jam-packed with information, feature lists, and more. These VPNs want you to be dazzled by the buffet of functionality (and make a purchase), sure but it’s also important for a service to be upfront and transparent about what the product does and how.
Savvy shoppers will want to know which protocols a VPN offers, the strength of its encryption, how many servers it has, where they are, and whether they’re virtual or not.
