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Kill Switch

Network

It’s like an emergency brake that stops your internet so your real identity doesn’t leak out.

Définition

A feature in VPN software that disconnects all internet traffic if the VPN connection drops unexpectedly.

En termes simples It’s like an emergency brake that stops your internet so your real identity doesn’t leak out.

Pourquoi c’est important

Without a kill switch, a dropped VPN could expose your IP address and activity.

Exemple

Mullvad VPN includes a built-in kill switch for better leak protection.