{"id":83201,"date":"2026-04-24T05:34:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T05:34:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/mullvad-vpn-creates-ios-master-switch-to-protect-users-from-data-leaks\/"},"modified":"2026-04-24T05:34:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T05:34:19","slug":"mullvad-vpn-creates-ios-master-switch-to-protect-users-from-data-leaks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/mullvad-vpn-creates-ios-master-switch-to-protect-users-from-data-leaks\/","title":{"rendered":"Mullvad VPN Creates iOS Master Switch to Protect Users From Data Leaks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p class=\"u-speakableText-p1\">Apple iOS presents unique problems for <span section=\"shortcodeLink\"><span>VPNs<\/span><\/span>, including potential data leaks from certain kinds of traffic. Mullvad VPN, <span section=\"shortcodeLink\"><span>CNET&#8217;s top VPN pick<\/span><\/span> for privacy, announced on Tuesday that it is implementing a new fix for this issue but leaving the decision in users&#8217; hands, since it would mean more work managing iOS updates.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!----><\/p>\n<p class=\"u-speakableText-p2\">iOS is vulnerable to leaks and\u00a0LocalNet attacks, where cybercriminals mimic nearby friendly Wi-Fi networks, such as a common cafe <span section=\"shortcodeLink\"><span>Wi-Fi hotspot<\/span><\/span>. There are ways to fix this issue with VPNs, but it requires using methods to specifically force all iOS app data through the VPN, in Mullvad&#8217;s case, with an includeAllNetworks configuration.<\/p>\n<p>Mullvad has known about this but has been hesitant to use it because Apple&#8217;s iOS updates really don&#8217;t like it. This could create a loop where Apple attempts to update <span section=\"shortcodeLink\"><span>Mullvad&#8217;s VPN app<\/span><\/span>, bricks the iPhone, forces a reboot, tries to update again, and so on.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Now, Mullvad has chosen to implement a setting that ensures includeAllNetworks is true, eliminating the leak issue. But the company has made it optional and added a safeguard to stop the bricking loop. When an update arrives, it should now display a Mullvad notification warning users to either turn off\u00a0the VPN\u00a0during the update or disable the new includeAllNetworks setting to avoid problems.<\/p>\n<p>A representative from Mullvad didn&#8217;t immediately respond to a request for comment.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We aren&#8217;t entirely sure how this new iOS feature is rolling out, but Mullvad says that it&#8217;s coming soon. Mullvad also warns users that its workaround isn&#8217;t perfect and encourages people on iOS to report the issue to Apple if they encounter updates that cause devices to freeze or brick.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re interested in a new VPN, you should know that <span section=\"shortcodeLink\"><span>Mullvad does a particularly good job<\/span><\/span> of staying on top of the latest privacy practices, such as implementing post-quantum encryption\u00a0to future-proof its VPN against ultra-fast quantum hacking. The company has also adopted protocols to protect against AI-guided traffic analysis. 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