V3 reports that 11 out of 14 virtual private network (VPN) providers are exposing personal information through a vulnerability linked to IPv6, according to a study by the UK’s Queen Mary University in London. Since the Snowden revelations, VPN providers have seen an increase in users, the report states, with those users often seeking to avoid mass surveillance or to circumvent censorship. "There are a variety of reasons why someone might want to hide their identity online, and it's worrying that they might be vulnerable despite using a service that is specifically designed to protect them," said Gareth Tyson, co-author of the study.
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