cryptostorm
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Audits and incidents
Sourced facts with dates only, no judgements. Ongoing proceedings are marked as such.
Warrant canary
trust.warrant_canary
- cryptostorm privacyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Acquisition history / former name
company.acquisition_history
- cryptostorm independent collectiveVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Documented misleading advertising claims
company.misleading_claims
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
User base migrated to
company.user_base_migrated_to
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
All criteria
Empty cells mean we lack the source.
Company and ownership
20/21 sourcedLegal company name
company.legal_name
- cryptostorm anonymous operatorsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Trademark holder, if different
company.brand_owner
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Year founded
company.founded
- cryptostorm launched 2013Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Headquarters (country)
company.hq_country
- roots in Iceland, entities worldwideVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Other relevant jurisdictions
company.jurisdictions
- HomepageVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Intelligence alliance of the home country
company.eyes_alliance
- Iceland rootsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Parent group / holding
company.parent
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Beneficial owners publicly known
company.ubo_public
- cryptostorm homepageVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Ownership structure
company.ownership_type
- Privacy/GDPR updateVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- HomepageVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Leadership team publicly named
company.team_public
- cryptostorm anonymous teamVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Verifiable postal address for legal service
company.address_verifiable
- cryptostorm homepageVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Sister VPN brands in the group
company.sister_vpn_brands
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Group owns VPN review and comparison sites
company.owns_review_sites
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Runs an affiliate programme
company.affiliate_program
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Typical commission rate
company.affiliate_commission
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
YouTube and influencer sponsoring
company.influencer_sponsoring
- cryptostorm no marketingVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Documented misleading advertising claims
company.misleading_claims
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Acquisition history / former name
company.acquisition_history
- cryptostorm independent collectiveVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Operating status
company.status
- HomepageVendor 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
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Logging and data collection
16/16 sourcedCore statement of the logging policy
logging.policy_summary
- GDPR/privacy technical write-upVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Activity and traffic logs
logging.activity_logs
- Privacy pageVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- No logsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Connection logs
logging.connection_logs
- node logging disabled; session_count onlyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Storage of the real IP address
logging.source_ip_stored
- nodes do not send real IP to auth — only token hashVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Storage of the assigned VPN IP
logging.assigned_ip_stored
- cryptostorm homepageVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Precision of stored timestamps
logging.timestamps_stored
- activated_at UNIX time on first connect for expiryVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Recording of transferred data volume
logging.bandwidth_logged
- vnstat per-server not per-sessionVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Enforcement of the device limit
logging.concurrent_conn_enforcement
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Minimum account data required
logging.account_data_minimum
- Privacy pageVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Telemetry in the apps
logging.app_telemetry
- cryptostorm privacyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Trackers and SDKs in the Android app
logging.thirdparty_sdks_android
- cryptostorm minimal appsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Trackers in the iOS app
logging.thirdparty_sdks_ios
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Trackers and cookies on the website
logging.website_trackers
- cryptostorm privacyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Retention periods stated in the policy
logging.retention_period
- cryptostorm privacyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
EU representative named under GDPR
logging.gdpr_representative
- cryptostorm no EU entityVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Evidence, audits and track record
10/17 sourcedIndependent no-logs audit
trust.nolog_audit
- VPNSurfers: CryptoStorm VPN Review 2026Otherretrieved 08/17/2026
No-logs audit details
trust.nolog_audit_details
We have no source for this criterion.
Audit report published
trust.audit_report_public
- VPNSurfers: CryptoStorm VPN Review 2026Otherretrieved 08/17/2026
App and client audits
trust.app_audits
We have no source for this criterion.
Infrastructure and server audits
trust.infra_audit
We have no source for this criterion.
Audit frequency
trust.audit_cadence
- VPNSurfers: CryptoStorm VPN Review 2026Otherretrieved 08/17/2026
Tested in court or by authorities
trust.court_tested
We have no source for this criterion.
Transparency report
trust.transparency_report
We have no source for this criterion.
Warrant canary
trust.warrant_canary
- cryptostorm privacyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Security incidents and data leaks
trust.breach_history
We have no source for this criterion.
Bug bounty programme
trust.bug_bounty
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Handling of reported vulnerabilities
trust.cve_handling
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Open source clients
trust.opensource_clients
- Open source / no proprietary code; widget is GUI for OpenVPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Open source server side
trust.opensource_server
- All server-side configs are publicVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- auth scripts publishedVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Reproducible builds
trust.reproducible_builds
We have no source for this criterion.
Available on F-Droid
trust.fdroid_available
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Listings by independent bodies
trust.independent_recommendations
- KYCnot.me: cryptostorm Service-EintragOtherretrieved 08/17/2026
Protocols and cryptography
17/17 sourcedWireGuard
crypto.wireguard
- WireGuardVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- OpenVPN and WireGuardVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
OpenVPN over UDP
crypto.openvpn_udp
- OpenVPN ECC/RSAVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- OpenVPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
OpenVPN over TCP
crypto.openvpn_tcp
- OpenVPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
IKEv2/IPsec
crypto.ikev2
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- cryptostorm FAQVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Proprietary protocol
crypto.proprietary_protocol
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Legacy protocols still offered
crypto.legacy_protocols
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Default data cipher
crypto.data_cipher_default
- cryptostorm encryptionVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Weakest accepted cipher
crypto.data_cipher_weakest
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Key exchange and authentication
crypto.handshake
- 8192-bit RSA server certificateVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Perfect forward secrecy
crypto.pfs
- Perfect Forward Secrecy DH/ECDHVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Post-quantum key exchange
crypto.post_quantum
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Own DNS resolvers
crypto.own_dns
- encrypted DNS / DNSCryptVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
DNS leak protection
crypto.dns_leak_protection
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
IPv6 handling
crypto.ipv6_handling
- cryptostorm IPv6 leak preventionVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
WebRTC protection or guidance
crypto.webrtc_guidance
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Obfuscation methods
crypto.obfuscation
- cryptostorm homepageVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Usability behind the Great Firewall
crypto.works_in_china
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Features
20/20 sourcedKill switch
features.killswitch
- cryptostorm homepageVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Permanent lockdown
features.killswitch_permanent
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Split tunneling
features.split_tunneling
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Multihop
features.multihop
- server-side multihop / client-side chainingVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Tor integration (Onion over VPN)
features.tor_integration
- site as Tor onion; client-side chain to Tor supportedVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Port forwarding
features.port_forwarding
- cryptostorm port forwardingVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Surcharge for a dedicated IP
features.dedicated_ip
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
SOCKS5 proxy
features.socks5
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
HTTP proxy
features.http_proxy
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Smart DNS
features.smart_dns
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Ad and tracker filtering in DNS
features.adblock_dns
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Malware and phishing filter
features.malware_filter
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Custom DNS servers allowed
features.custom_dns_allowed
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Local network access toggle
features.lan_access_toggle
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Auto connect rules
features.autoconnect_rules
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Private device network (mesh)
features.mesh_private_net
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
GPS location override (Android)
features.gps_spoofing
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Traffic analysis defence
features.traffic_analysis_defense
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
IPv6 inside the tunnel
features.ipv6_tunnel
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Obfuscation without configuration
features.stealth_default
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Servers and network
9/12 sourcedNumber of servers
network.server_count
We have no source for this criterion.
Number of countries
network.country_count
- cryptostorm decentralized nodesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Number of cities
network.city_count
- cryptostorm does not publish city countVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Virtual locations
network.virtual_locations
We have no source for this criterion.
RAM-only servers (diskless)
network.ram_only
- private keys only in RAM after start; secure wipe from diskVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Hardware ownership
network.ownership
- lease dedicated servers from data centersVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Own AS (autonomous system)
network.own_asn
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
10 Gbps ports
network.10g_servers
- most 1 Gbps; some 10 Gbps locationsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
P2P and file sharing
network.p2p_servers
- cryptostorm P2P allowedVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Public server list
network.server_list_public
We have no source for this criterion.
Public status page
network.status_page
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Known upstream hosting providers
network.hosting_providers
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Apps and platforms
16/16 sourcedWindows app
apps.windows
- widget GUI / OpenVPN GUIVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
macOS app
apps.macos
- OpenVPN/WireGuard OS supportVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Linux app with GUI
apps.linux_gui
- cryptostorm config onlyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Linux command line
apps.linux_cli
- OpenVPN/WireGuardVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Android app
apps.android
- whatever OpenVPN/WireGuard supportVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
iOS app
apps.ios
- OpenVPN/WireGuardVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Android TV app
apps.androidtv
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Apple TV app
apps.appletv
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Fire TV app
apps.firetv
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Browser extension
apps.browser_ext
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Type of browser extension
apps.browser_ext_type
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Router support
apps.router_support
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Native build for Apple Silicon
apps.macos_arm_native
- cryptostorm macOS configsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Command line documented
apps.cli_documented
- cryptostorm OpenVPN/WireGuard configsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Simultaneous devices
apps.simultaneous_devices
- cryptostorm access tokensVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Usable without an account
apps.no_account_needed
- Token-based network accessVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- token authVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Account, pricing and payment
11/17 sourcedData required at signup
pricing.signup_email_required
- email not saved for XMR/NOWPayments; optional for othersVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Account model
pricing.account_model
- token-based accessVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Cash by mail
pricing.cash_by_mail
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Monero
pricing.monero
- Monero / XMRVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- XMR/MoneroVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Bitcoin
pricing.bitcoin
- payment optionsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- Bitpay BitcoinVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Lightning
pricing.lightning
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Retail gift cards
pricing.retail_giftcards
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
PayPal
pricing.paypal
- PayPal ordersVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Credit and debit card
pricing.credit_card
- WizCase: CryptoStorm Review 2026Otherretrieved 08/17/2026
- VPNSurfers: CryptoStorm VPN Review 2026Otherretrieved 08/17/2026
SEPA payment
pricing.sepa
We have no source for this criterion.
Monthly price
pricing.monthly_price
We have no source for this criterion.
Effective price on the longest term
pricing.effective_price_longest
We have no source for this criterion.
Price change at renewal
pricing.renewal_price_hike
We have no source for this criterion.
Flat pricing without permanent discounts
pricing.flat_pricing
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Free tier and its limits
pricing.free_tier
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Money-back window
pricing.moneyback_days
We have no source for this criterion.
Cancellation path
pricing.cancellation_ease
We have no source for this criterion.
Usage and performance
6/10 sourcedP2P policy in the terms of service
usage.p2p_policy
- Cloudwards: Cryptostorm Review, Updated 2026Otherretrieved 08/17/2026
- WizCase: CryptoStorm Review 2026Otherretrieved 08/17/2026
Streaming unblocking officially advertised
usage.streaming_officially
We have no source for this criterion.
Netflix regions reported
usage.netflix_regions_reported
We have no source for this criterion.
Other streaming services
usage.other_streaming_services
- Cloudwards: Cryptostorm Review, Updated 2026Otherretrieved 08/17/2026
- WizCase: CryptoStorm Review 2026Otherretrieved 08/17/2026
Bandwidth cap
usage.bandwidth_cap
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Data cap
usage.data_cap
- KYCnot.me: cryptostorm Service-EintragOtherretrieved 08/17/2026
- VPNSurfers: CryptoStorm VPN Review 2026Otherretrieved 08/17/2026
Speed measurement references
usage.speed_references
- ProPrivacy: CryptoStorm VPN ReviewOtherretrieved 08/17/2026
- Cloudwards: Cryptostorm Review, Updated 2026Otherretrieved 08/17/2026
- VPNSurfers: CryptoStorm VPN Review 2026Otherretrieved 08/17/2026
Latency and gaming suitability
usage.latency_gaming
We have no source for this criterion.
SMTP and port 25 handling
usage.smtp_policy
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Official support in restrictive countries
usage.restrictive_countries_support
We have no source for this criterion.
Support and documentation
4/7 sourced24/7 live chat
support.livechat_247
- live chat linkVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Email or ticket support
support.email
- support@cryptostorm.isVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Telephone support
support.phone
- VPNSurfers: CryptoStorm VPN Review 2026Otherretrieved 08/17/2026
German-language support
support.german_language
We have no source for this criterion.
Documentation assessment
support.docs_quality
We have no source for this criterion.
Self-hosted chat widget
support.selfhosted_chat
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
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 cryptostorm.isMeasurementretrieved 08/04/2026
URL of the warrant canary
site.canary_page
- cryptostormVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Length and readability of the legal documents
site.tos_readability
- cryptostorm privacyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Marketing claims contradicting the provider's own terms
site.claims_vs_reality
We have no source for this criterion.
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