Mullvad to China: Block This. We Dare You
5 hours ago
- #Internet Censorship
- #Digital Privacy
- #VPN
- Mullvad VPN uses QUIC obfuscation to mimic HTTPS traffic, bypassing China's Great Firewall by leveraging China's own digital infrastructure.
- This method forces China into a dilemma: blocking Mullvad would require shutting down HTTP/3, crippling its banking, e-commerce, and state systems.
- Despite its effectiveness, using Mullvad in China involves challenges like frequent connection drops, manual server switches, and significantly reduced internet speeds.
- Mullvad, a privacy-focused Swedish VPN, charges €5/month and operates without requiring personal data, even accepting cash payments via mail.
- The strategy represents a technical resistance against state surveillance, turning standard internet protocols into tools for privacy protection.