Avira Phantom VPN
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Who owns this
Parent company
Gen Digital
Brands in the same group
- Avira Phantom VPN this entry
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- AVG Secure VPN
- HMA (HideMyAss)
- Norton VPN
Further brands according to the source: Norton VPN, Avast SecureLine, AVG Secure VPN, HMA
This group also owns review and comparison sites
none
If the same group tests its own service, that review is not independent. That is noted here as ownership only.
Audits and incidents
Sourced facts with dates only, no judgements. Ongoing proceedings are marked as such.
Tested in court or by authorities
trust.court_tested
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Security incidents and data leaks
trust.breach_history
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
No-logs audit details
trust.nolog_audit_details
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
App and client audits
trust.app_audits
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Infrastructure and server audits
trust.infra_audit
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Transparency report
trust.transparency_report
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Warrant canary
trust.warrant_canary
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Acquisition history / former name
company.acquisition_history
- Wikipedia Avira acquisitionOtherretrieved 08/04/2026
Documented misleading advertising claims
company.misleading_claims
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
User base migrated to
company.user_base_migrated_to
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Marketing claims contradicting the provider's own terms
site.claims_vs_reality
- Avira Phantom VPN Pro, Abschnitt 'No logs'Vendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
- Avira Privacy Policy - Product, Abschnitt Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
- Avira Terms of Sale (EMEA)Terms of serviceretrieved 08/17/2026
All criteria
Empty cells mean we lack the source.
Company and ownership
20/21 sourcedLegal company name
company.legal_name
- Avira Privacy Policy | HomepageVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Trademark holder, if different
company.brand_owner
- Avira Privacy Policy | HomepageVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Year founded
company.founded
- Wikipedia Avira Phantom VPNOtherretrieved 08/04/2026
Headquarters (country)
company.hq_country
- Avira Privacy Policy | HomepageVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Other relevant jurisdictions
company.jurisdictions
- Avira PrivacyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Intelligence alliance of the home country
company.eyes_alliance
- Wikipedia: Five EyesOtherretrieved 08/04/2026
Parent group / holding
company.parent
- Avira Privacy Policy | HomepageVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Beneficial owners publicly known
company.ubo_public
- Gen IRVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Ownership structure
company.ownership_type
- Who We Are | Gen™Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Leadership team publicly named
company.team_public
- Gen LeadershipVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Verifiable postal address for legal service
company.address_verifiable
- Avira Privacy Policy | HomepageVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Sister VPN brands in the group
company.sister_vpn_brands
- Who We Are | Gen™Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Group owns VPN review and comparison sites
company.owns_review_sites
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Runs an affiliate programme
company.affiliate_program
- Avira PartnersVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Typical commission rate
company.affiliate_commission
- Avira PartnersVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
YouTube and influencer sponsoring
company.influencer_sponsoring
- Avira Phantom VPN marketingVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Documented misleading advertising claims
company.misleading_claims
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Acquisition history / former name
company.acquisition_history
- Wikipedia Avira acquisitionOtherretrieved 08/04/2026
Operating status
company.status
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Discontinuation date
company.discontinued_date
We have no source for this criterion.
User base migrated to
company.user_base_migrated_to
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Logging and data collection
16/16 sourcedCore statement of the logging policy
logging.policy_summary
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Activity and traffic logs
logging.activity_logs
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Connection logs
logging.connection_logs
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Storage of the real IP address
logging.source_ip_stored
- Avira Product PrivacyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Storage of the assigned VPN IP
logging.assigned_ip_stored
- Avira Phantom no-log claimsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Precision of stored timestamps
logging.timestamps_stored
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Recording of transferred data volume
logging.bandwidth_logged
- Avira Phantom free tier 500MB/month capVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Enforcement of the device limit
logging.concurrent_conn_enforcement
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Minimum account data required
logging.account_data_minimum
- Avira Privacy Policy | Account and productsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Telemetry in the apps
logging.app_telemetry
- Avira Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Trackers and SDKs in the Android app
logging.thirdparty_sdks_android
- Avira Phantom AndroidVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Trackers in the iOS app
logging.thirdparty_sdks_ios
- Avira Phantom iOSVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Trackers and cookies on the website
logging.website_trackers
- Avira PrivacyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Retention periods stated in the policy
logging.retention_period
- Avira Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
EU representative named under GDPR
logging.gdpr_representative
- Avira Privacy Policy | HomepageVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Evidence, audits and track record
15/17 sourcedIndependent no-logs audit
trust.nolog_audit
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
No-logs audit details
trust.nolog_audit_details
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Audit report published
trust.audit_report_public
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
App and client audits
trust.app_audits
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Infrastructure and server audits
trust.infra_audit
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Audit frequency
trust.audit_cadence
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Tested in court or by authorities
trust.court_tested
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Transparency report
trust.transparency_report
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Warrant canary
trust.warrant_canary
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Security incidents and data leaks
trust.breach_history
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Bug bounty programme
trust.bug_bounty
- Avira Vulnerability SupportVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Handling of reported vulnerabilities
trust.cve_handling
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Open source clients
trust.opensource_clients
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Open source server side
trust.opensource_server
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Reproducible builds
trust.reproducible_builds
We have no source for this criterion.
Available on F-Droid
trust.fdroid_available
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Listings by independent bodies
trust.independent_recommendations
We have no source for this criterion.
Protocols and cryptography
14/17 sourcedWireGuard
crypto.wireguard
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
OpenVPN over UDP
crypto.openvpn_udp
- Avira Phantom OpenVPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
OpenVPN over TCP
crypto.openvpn_tcp
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
IKEv2/IPsec
crypto.ikev2
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Proprietary protocol
crypto.proprietary_protocol
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Legacy protocols still offered
crypto.legacy_protocols
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Default data cipher
crypto.data_cipher_default
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Weakest accepted cipher
crypto.data_cipher_weakest
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Key exchange and authentication
crypto.handshake
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Perfect forward secrecy
crypto.pfs
- Avira Phantom AES-256Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Post-quantum key exchange
crypto.post_quantum
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Own DNS resolvers
crypto.own_dns
We have no source for this criterion.
DNS leak protection
crypto.dns_leak_protection
- Avira Phantom VPN Pro, Abschnitt 'DNS leak prevention'Vendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
IPv6 handling
crypto.ipv6_handling
- Avira Phantom VPN Pro, Abschnitt 'DNS leak prevention'Vendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
WebRTC protection or guidance
crypto.webrtc_guidance
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Obfuscation methods
crypto.obfuscation
We have no source for this criterion.
Usability behind the Great Firewall
crypto.works_in_china
We have no source for this criterion.
Features
16/20 sourcedKill switch
features.killswitch
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Permanent lockdown
features.killswitch_permanent
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Split tunneling
features.split_tunneling
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Multihop
features.multihop
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Tor integration (Onion over VPN)
features.tor_integration
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Port forwarding
features.port_forwarding
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Surcharge for a dedicated IP
features.dedicated_ip
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
SOCKS5 proxy
features.socks5
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
HTTP proxy
features.http_proxy
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Smart DNS
features.smart_dns
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Ad and tracker filtering in DNS
features.adblock_dns
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Malware and phishing filter
features.malware_filter
- Avira Phantom — separate antivirusVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Custom DNS servers allowed
features.custom_dns_allowed
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Local network access toggle
features.lan_access_toggle
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Auto connect rules
features.autoconnect_rules
We have no source for this criterion.
Private device network (mesh)
features.mesh_private_net
We have no source for this criterion.
GPS location override (Android)
features.gps_spoofing
We have no source for this criterion.
Traffic analysis defence
features.traffic_analysis_defense
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
IPv6 inside the tunnel
features.ipv6_tunnel
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Obfuscation without configuration
features.stealth_default
We have no source for this criterion.
Servers and network
12/12 sourcedNumber of servers
network.server_count
- Avira Phantom 1500 servers marketingVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Number of countries
network.country_count
- Avira Phantom 37 countriesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Number of cities
network.city_count
- Avira Phantom country-levelVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Virtual locations
network.virtual_locations
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
RAM-only servers (diskless)
network.ram_only
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Hardware ownership
network.ownership
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Own AS (autonomous system)
network.own_asn
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
10 Gbps ports
network.10g_servers
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
P2P and file sharing
network.p2p_servers
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Public server list
network.server_list_public
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Public status page
network.status_page
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Known upstream hosting providers
network.hosting_providers
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Apps and platforms
16/16 sourcedWindows app
apps.windows
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
macOS app
apps.macos
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Linux app with GUI
apps.linux_gui
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Linux command line
apps.linux_cli
- Avira Phantom platformsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Android app
apps.android
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
iOS app
apps.ios
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Android TV app
apps.androidtv
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Apple TV app
apps.appletv
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Fire TV app
apps.firetv
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Browser extension
apps.browser_ext
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Type of browser extension
apps.browser_ext_type
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Router support
apps.router_support
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Native build for Apple Silicon
apps.macos_arm_native
- Avira Phantom macOSVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Command line documented
apps.cli_documented
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Simultaneous devices
apps.simultaneous_devices
- Avira Phantom Pro unlimited devicesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Usable without an account
apps.no_account_needed
- Avira account requiredVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Account, pricing and payment
17/17 sourcedData required at signup
pricing.signup_email_required
- Avira Phantom signupVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Account model
pricing.account_model
- Avira PrivacyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Cash by mail
pricing.cash_by_mail
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Monero
pricing.monero
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Bitcoin
pricing.bitcoin
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Lightning
pricing.lightning
- Avira Phantom billingVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Retail gift cards
pricing.retail_giftcards
- Avira PartnersVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
PayPal
pricing.paypal
- Avira Phantom paymentVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Credit and debit card
pricing.credit_card
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
SEPA payment
pricing.sepa
- Avira PhantomVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Monthly price
pricing.monthly_price
- Avira Phantom free 500MB tierVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Effective price on the longest term
pricing.effective_price_longest
- Avira Phantom Pro annual pricingVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Price change at renewal
pricing.renewal_price_hike
- Avira Phantom promotional pricingVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Flat pricing without permanent discounts
pricing.flat_pricing
- Avira Phantom free vs ProVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Free tier and its limits
pricing.free_tier
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Money-back window
pricing.moneyback_days
- Avira Terms of Sale (EMEA), Abschnitt Cancellation & RefundTerms of serviceretrieved 08/17/2026
Cancellation path
pricing.cancellation_ease
- Avira Terms of Sale (EMEA), Abschnitt Automatic RenewalTerms of serviceretrieved 08/17/2026
Usage and performance
6/10 sourcedP2P policy in the terms of service
usage.p2p_policy
- Avira Phantom VPN Pro, Abschnitt 'P2P file sharing'Vendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
Streaming unblocking officially advertised
usage.streaming_officially
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Netflix regions reported
usage.netflix_regions_reported
We have no source for this criterion.
Other streaming services
usage.other_streaming_services
We have no source for this criterion.
Bandwidth cap
usage.bandwidth_cap
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Data cap
usage.data_cap
- Avira Free VPN for WindowsVendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
- Avira Phantom VPN Pro, Abschnitt 'Unlimited data'Vendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
Speed measurement references
usage.speed_references
We have no source for this criterion.
Latency and gaming suitability
usage.latency_gaming
We have no source for this criterion.
SMTP and port 25 handling
usage.smtp_policy
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Official support in restrictive countries
usage.restrictive_countries_support
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Support and documentation
3/7 sourced24/7 live chat
support.livechat_247
We have no source for this criterion.
Email or ticket support
support.email
- Avira PrivacyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Telephone support
support.phone
- Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
German-language support
support.german_language
- Avira Phantom VPN Pro, SprachumschalterVendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
Documentation assessment
support.docs_quality
We have no source for this criterion.
Self-hosted chat widget
support.selfhosted_chat
We have no source for this criterion.
Self-service account deletion
support.account_deletion_easy
We have no source for this criterion.
Provider website hygiene
3/5 sourcedSSL Labs grade of the website
site.ssl_grade
- SSL Labs grade for www.avira.comMeasurementretrieved 08/04/2026
URL of the warrant canary
site.canary_page
We have no source for this criterion.
Length and readability of the legal documents
site.tos_readability
- Avira Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Marketing claims contradicting the provider's own terms
site.claims_vs_reality
- Avira Phantom VPN Pro, Abschnitt 'No logs'Vendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
- Avira Privacy Policy - Product, Abschnitt Avira Phantom VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
- Avira Terms of Sale (EMEA)Terms of serviceretrieved 08/17/2026
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