Obscura VPN
@obscura.net
The first VPN that CAN'T log your activity and outsmarts internet censorship.
Because an open and private internet is worth fighting for.
Now available: https://obscura.net
Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/xsP2Fp7s6r
Because an open and private internet is worth fighting for.
Now available: https://obscura.net
Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/xsP2Fp7s6r
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Update on our Android development.
Some things we still need to clean up, but the core functionality is working!
Some things we still need to clean up, but the core functionality is working!
November 15, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Update on our Android development.
Some things we still need to clean up, but the core functionality is working!
Some things we still need to clean up, but the core functionality is working!
So Denmark wants to introduce "voluntary" chat control, but it isn't exactly voluntary.
November 11, 2025 at 1:45 PM
So Denmark wants to introduce "voluntary" chat control, but it isn't exactly voluntary.
When you find out just how much data big tech is collecting.
November 11, 2025 at 10:01 AM
When you find out just how much data big tech is collecting.
When installing browser extensions, check the permissions they request and the data they collect.
You don’t want your extensions taking screenshots of what you’re doing, sending them to a remote server, and selling that data.
You don’t want your extensions taking screenshots of what you’re doing, sending them to a remote server, and selling that data.
November 10, 2025 at 9:45 AM
When installing browser extensions, check the permissions they request and the data they collect.
You don’t want your extensions taking screenshots of what you’re doing, sending them to a remote server, and selling that data.
You don’t want your extensions taking screenshots of what you’re doing, sending them to a remote server, and selling that data.
Tor + Monero payment + no information about you to create an account.
November 9, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Tor + Monero payment + no information about you to create an account.
Hi all, on iOS there is a bug with the new experimental On-Demand feature that may forcibly log you out if you don't unlock your phone quick enough after a reboot, the team is urgently working on a fix right now.
TL;DR: Don't enable the experimental On-Demand feature for now!
TL;DR: Don't enable the experimental On-Demand feature for now!
November 5, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Hi all, on iOS there is a bug with the new experimental On-Demand feature that may forcibly log you out if you don't unlock your phone quick enough after a reboot, the team is urgently working on a fix right now.
TL;DR: Don't enable the experimental On-Demand feature for now!
TL;DR: Don't enable the experimental On-Demand feature for now!
I can only imagine the data they have on users who use their browser.
October 29, 2025 at 8:23 PM
I can only imagine the data they have on users who use their browser.
When you live in a censorship heavy area but you are using Obscura:
October 6, 2025 at 8:46 AM
When you live in a censorship heavy area but you are using Obscura:
UK is back at it again.
I think it is pretty obvious what the UK governments wants at this point, they simply do not care about safety.
If they did, they wouldn't be doing any of this.
I think it is pretty obvious what the UK governments wants at this point, they simply do not care about safety.
If they did, they wouldn't be doing any of this.
October 1, 2025 at 9:00 PM
UK is back at it again.
I think it is pretty obvious what the UK governments wants at this point, they simply do not care about safety.
If they did, they wouldn't be doing any of this.
I think it is pretty obvious what the UK governments wants at this point, they simply do not care about safety.
If they did, they wouldn't be doing any of this.
VPN companies often buy websites to influence rankings and promote their services.
For example Kape technologies:
For example Kape technologies:
September 23, 2025 at 7:39 PM
VPN companies often buy websites to influence rankings and promote their services.
For example Kape technologies:
For example Kape technologies:
Major server deployment!
New US locations:
- Seattle
- Denver
- Chicago
- Ashburn
- Atlanta
- Miami
New US locations:
- Seattle
- Denver
- Chicago
- Ashburn
- Atlanta
- Miami
September 22, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Major server deployment!
New US locations:
- Seattle
- Denver
- Chicago
- Ashburn
- Atlanta
- Miami
New US locations:
- Seattle
- Denver
- Chicago
- Ashburn
- Atlanta
- Miami
If you are in a censorship-heavy area, it is much harder for them to block you if you are using Obscura VPN.
September 20, 2025 at 5:20 PM
If you are in a censorship-heavy area, it is much harder for them to block you if you are using Obscura VPN.
Encryption is really cool. It's sad to see that people in power want to break it.
I think everyone should be using an E2EE messaging app.
I think everyone should be using an E2EE messaging app.
September 18, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Encryption is really cool. It's sad to see that people in power want to break it.
I think everyone should be using an E2EE messaging app.
I think everyone should be using an E2EE messaging app.
We all knew this was a TERRIBLE idea.
September 8, 2025 at 7:50 PM
We all knew this was a TERRIBLE idea.
Do you Design + Code? Do you like advancing digital privacy UX?
Are you looking for a j*b?
We're hiring a Design Engineer at Obscura!
jobs.ashbyhq.com/sovereign-e...
Are you looking for a j*b?
We're hiring a Design Engineer at Obscura!
jobs.ashbyhq.com/sovereign-e...
Design Engineer
At Obscura we are building the next generation of VPN services – ones that are actually private and seamless. We fight to make the Internet open and private by default. We obsessively design and build delightful products that help our customers secure and free their internet access.
We’re seeking a Design Engineer passionate about crafting/building exceptional experiences and shaping the future of privacy-tech products. You'll collaborate with the founder and our top-tier engineers to code up (re)imagined product experiences, realize marketing efforts, and shape our product strategy.
Your goal: make Obscura's products intuitive, accessible, and distinguished – simplifying open and private Internet access for our users.
Obscura is growing quickly and is funded by prominent Angels and investors.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Designing new features and experiences for Obscura VPN
- Writing robust and maintainable frontend code
- Driving product initiatives from ideation to design an
jobs.ashbyhq.com
September 8, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Do you Design + Code? Do you like advancing digital privacy UX?
Are you looking for a j*b?
We're hiring a Design Engineer at Obscura!
jobs.ashbyhq.com/sovereign-e...
Are you looking for a j*b?
We're hiring a Design Engineer at Obscura!
jobs.ashbyhq.com/sovereign-e...
I don't understand why everything needs to be "smart," like what happened to fridges that don't connect to the internet?
Why does my toaster need an app?
Why does my toaster need an app?
September 8, 2025 at 7:04 PM
I don't understand why everything needs to be "smart," like what happened to fridges that don't connect to the internet?
Why does my toaster need an app?
Why does my toaster need an app?
The internet should be private and fun!
September 2, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The internet should be private and fun!
I don't know how caught up everyone here is about the censorship that is going on around the world. I mean, now some governments want their citizens to KYC? Which is ridiculous.
August 27, 2025 at 1:15 PM
I don't know how caught up everyone here is about the censorship that is going on around the world. I mean, now some governments want their citizens to KYC? Which is ridiculous.
Hi all! We had an outage around 10:15 AM ET to 11:15 AM ET, roughly 4 to 3 hours ago.
The issue has been fixed since 3 hours ago and you should be able to connect again ✅
Let us know if you run into any trouble!
The issue has been fixed since 3 hours ago and you should be able to connect again ✅
Let us know if you run into any trouble!
August 24, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Hi all! We had an outage around 10:15 AM ET to 11:15 AM ET, roughly 4 to 3 hours ago.
The issue has been fixed since 3 hours ago and you should be able to connect again ✅
Let us know if you run into any trouble!
The issue has been fixed since 3 hours ago and you should be able to connect again ✅
Let us know if you run into any trouble!
Imagine downloading a VPN extension only for it to start taking screenshots of every page you visit in your browser.
August 21, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Imagine downloading a VPN extension only for it to start taking screenshots of every page you visit in your browser.
HUGE RELEASE: Obscura VPN is now on iOS 🥳
📱 Now you can use the VPN that can't log, won't lag, and works anywhere ON THE GO!
🔗 Our website: obscura.net
📱 iOS App Store: apps.apple.com/app/obscura...
📱 Now you can use the VPN that can't log, won't lag, and works anywhere ON THE GO!
🔗 Our website: obscura.net
📱 iOS App Store: apps.apple.com/app/obscura...
August 19, 2025 at 6:19 PM
HUGE RELEASE: Obscura VPN is now on iOS 🥳
📱 Now you can use the VPN that can't log, won't lag, and works anywhere ON THE GO!
🔗 Our website: obscura.net
📱 iOS App Store: apps.apple.com/app/obscura...
📱 Now you can use the VPN that can't log, won't lag, and works anywhere ON THE GO!
🔗 Our website: obscura.net
📱 iOS App Store: apps.apple.com/app/obscura...
They frame it as "safety," yet they put everyone at risk by wanting to scan our messages and demand our IDs.
This creates a massive dataset that will eventually get leaked.
It isn’t about safety; it’s about control and censorship.
This creates a massive dataset that will eventually get leaked.
It isn’t about safety; it’s about control and censorship.
August 18, 2025 at 2:03 AM
They frame it as "safety," yet they put everyone at risk by wanting to scan our messages and demand our IDs.
This creates a massive dataset that will eventually get leaked.
It isn’t about safety; it’s about control and censorship.
This creates a massive dataset that will eventually get leaked.
It isn’t about safety; it’s about control and censorship.
When you browse the internet, your internet service provider can typically see the websites you visit, know your IP address, and record this information, often keeping it for a while.
It often ranges from 90 days to 3 years, depending on local data retention laws.
It often ranges from 90 days to 3 years, depending on local data retention laws.
August 16, 2025 at 3:03 PM
When you browse the internet, your internet service provider can typically see the websites you visit, know your IP address, and record this information, often keeping it for a while.
It often ranges from 90 days to 3 years, depending on local data retention laws.
It often ranges from 90 days to 3 years, depending on local data retention laws.
We have a bunch of cool privacy-respecting software out there today.
It's never been easier to de-G**gle your life!
It's never been easier to de-G**gle your life!
August 16, 2025 at 1:25 PM
We have a bunch of cool privacy-respecting software out there today.
It's never been easier to de-G**gle your life!
It's never been easier to de-G**gle your life!