Mullvad exit IPs are surprisingly identifying

4 hours ago

Mullvad VPN assigns static exit IPs based on WireGuard keys, not randomly per connection.
Exit IPs are determined by a seed-based RNG algorithm, leading to predictable IP combinations across servers.
This creates a fingerprinting risk, as users can be uniquely identified by their exit IP patterns.
A tool estimates float values from IP combinations, showing high accuracy in correlating user identities.
To mitigate risks, avoid frequent server switches and regularly rotate WireGuard pubkeys.

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