What is VeePN?
In this report, we are discussing the VeePN Chrome extension that the users of this browser can acquire from the popular Chrome web store at chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/veepn-unlimited-free-fast/majdfhpaihoncoakbjgbdhglocklcgno. The extension is free, and so it is no surprise that over 11,300 Chrome users have downloaded it already. The program also has a shinning 4.5/5 star rating (from 49 users), but it has a mixed bag of reviews. Some of them make the extension sound amazing, while others might create doubts and make you question its versatility and usefulness. According to Anti-Spyware-101.com research team, the extension works, and although it has a limited number of free VPN servers (at the time, we had six to choose from), it offers more for those willing to pay for the Premium service. Despite this, some Chrome users choose to remove VeePN from their browsers. Are there specific reasons for that, or do these users find better tools? Continue reading to find out, and note that a guide showing how to delete the potentially unwanted program (PUP) from Chrome is available below.
How does VeePN work?
VeePN is not a fake VPN service, and it is likely that some people will continue using it even after they read this article and learn about the risks associated with it. So, let’s start from the beginning. How did you acquire the suspicious extension? At the time of research, Chrome users could only use the Chrome web store to do so, but it is always possible that third-party bundled downloaders could be employed to promote the PUP. If you remember downloading the extension along with unfamiliar programs or even other extensions, we strongly recommend installing a legitimate malware scanner. Note that reliable scanners can find PUPs too, even though, of course, they are not considered to be as dangerous as Trojans, ransomware, and other kinds of malware. Once the extension is installed, an icon of a shield is shown at the top of the browser. If it is grey, the service is not active, and if it is green, the service is active. You can click the icon to turn the service on/off as well as choose the preferred server location. At the bottom of the list, you can see an ad for the Premium version of VeePN. A one-month subscription costs $10.99, but if you sign up for a one-year service, the price goes down to $5.83 and then $1.67 if you choose a five-year subscription. You are introduced to different plans at veepn.com.
Even though the service does work, and some people might find the pricing to be quite reasonable, there are things that might frighten or concern some users. Despite the fact that the service is meant to offer more than 2500 servers, automatic configuration, encryption, and no-logs policy, it can read and change the data on the websites that are visited, manage other extensions, communicate with other apps, change privacy settings, and even display notifications. The Privacy Policy – which users can review at veepn.com/privacy-policy/ – informs that the service might promote links to third-party services and sites, which means that it can display ads. This is common for services that are free, but that is something that might put some users off. Also, VeePN can collect user data, which is not something everyone will be happy about either. At the end of the day, if there is any hesitation on your part, you do not need to postpone the removal of the program. Follow the tips below to have VeePN deleted in no time.
How to remove VeePN
In conclusion, VeePN is identified as a PUP because its free version offers limited services, it can show ads, and it can also record information about users. If you are worried about this, you might decide to delete this extension from your Google Chrome browser. If you were introduced to it via a redirect link, or if it came bundled with something else you wanted to install, we strongly recommend that you scan your operating system first. Employ a trusted malware scanner, and it will let you know if you need to delete VeePN-related threats. Eliminating the extension should not be hard to do, and we are sure that most people will be able to do it manually, using the guide below. Perhaps, you already know how to eliminate the PUP yourself. It’s that simple. Of course, if other threats are discovered, we encourage you to employ legitimate anti-malware software, and remember that you can always leave a comment below.
Removal Guide
- Open Google Chrome and then tap Alt and F keys on the keyboard together.
- In the Chrome menu, click More tools to expand the list and then click Extensions.
- Identify the undesirable extension, click the Remove button, and then restart the browser.
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