vpn-matrix.com earns nothing from this entry. The link to the provider website is a source, not a recommendation.
Who owns this
Parent company
Kape Technologies
Brands in the same group
- CyberGhost this entry
- ExpressVPN
- Private Internet Access
- ZenMatediscontinued
Further brands according to the source: ExpressVPN, Private Internet Access
This group also owns review and comparison sites
vpnMentor und Wizcase über die im März 2021 übernommene Webselenese
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.
Security incidents and data leaks
trust.breach_history
- CyberGhost VPN Client Vulnerable to Man-in-the-Middle AttacksPressretrieved 08/03/2026
- CyberGhost VPN for Windows Vulnerable to Command InjectionPressretrieved 08/03/2026
No-logs audit details
trust.nolog_audit_details
- CyberGhost VPN Announces Completion of Second Independent AuditVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
- CyberGhost VPN Completes Third No-Logs AuditVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
- Deloitte Audit Reviews CyberGhost VPN's No Logs Policy (2022)Vendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Transparency report
trust.transparency_report
- Transparency Report | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Warrant canary
trust.warrant_canary
- CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Acquisition history / former name
company.acquisition_history
- Successful public offer by Teddy Sagi for Kape TechnologiesPressretrieved 08/03/2026
- About us | Kape Technologies, MeilensteineVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Marketing claims contradicting the provider's own terms
site.claims_vs_reality
- CyberGhost VPN homeVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- Dedicated IP VPN | CyberGhostVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
All criteria
Empty cells mean we lack the source.
Company and ownership
18/21 sourcedLegal company name
company.legal_name
- CYBERGHOST SRL, CUI 28003392, RegisterdatenOtherretrieved 08/03/2026
- Imprint | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Trademark holder, if different
company.brand_owner
- CyberGhost VPN homeVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- CyberGhost Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Year founded
company.founded
- CYBERGHOST SRL, CUI 28003392, RegisterdatenOtherretrieved 08/03/2026
- Imprint | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Headquarters (country)
company.hq_country
- CYBERGHOST SRL, CUI 28003392, RegisterdatenOtherretrieved 08/03/2026
- Imprint | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Other relevant jurisdictions
company.jurisdictions
- CYBERGHOST SRL, CUI 28003392, RegisterdatenOtherretrieved 08/03/2026
- Kape TechnologiesVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Intelligence alliance of the home country
company.eyes_alliance
- NoSpy Servers | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Parent group / holding
company.parent
- These VPN Review Websites are Actually Owned by VPNsPressretrieved 08/03/2026
- Kape TechnologiesVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Beneficial owners publicly known
company.ubo_public
- CYBERGHOST SRL, CUI 28003392, RegisterdatenOtherretrieved 08/03/2026
- Successful public offer by Teddy Sagi for Kape TechnologiesPressretrieved 08/03/2026
Ownership structure
company.ownership_type
- Private Internet Access - WikipediaOtherretrieved 08/04/2026
Leadership team publicly named
company.team_public
- CyberGhost homeVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Verifiable postal address for legal service
company.address_verifiable
- CYBERGHOST SRL, CUI 28003392, RegisterdatenOtherretrieved 08/03/2026
- Imprint | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Sister VPN brands in the group
company.sister_vpn_brands
- These VPN Review Websites are Actually Owned by VPNsPressretrieved 08/03/2026
- Kape Technologies, MarkenVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Group owns VPN review and comparison sites
company.owns_review_sites
- These VPN Review Websites are Actually Owned by VPNsPressretrieved 08/03/2026
- About us | Kape TechnologiesVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
- vpnMentor, EigentümerhinweisOtherretrieved 08/03/2026
Runs an affiliate programme
company.affiliate_program
- Become an Affiliate | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Typical commission rate
company.affiliate_commission
- Become an Affiliate | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
YouTube and influencer sponsoring
company.influencer_sponsoring
- CyberGhost VPN Influencer ProgramVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Documented misleading advertising claims
company.misleading_claims
We have no source for this criterion.
Acquisition history / former name
company.acquisition_history
- Successful public offer by Teddy Sagi for Kape TechnologiesPressretrieved 08/03/2026
- About us | Kape Technologies, MeilensteineVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Operating status
company.status
- CyberGhost VPN homeVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- CyberGhost pricingVendor 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
We have no source for this criterion.
Logging and data collection
15/16 sourcedCore statement of the logging policy
logging.policy_summary
- Privacy Policy | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Activity and traffic logs
logging.activity_logs
- No-Logs VPN | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
- Privacy Policy | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Connection logs
logging.connection_logs
- Privacy Policy | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Storage of the real IP address
logging.source_ip_stored
- Privacy Policy | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Storage of the assigned VPN IP
logging.assigned_ip_stored
- Transparency Report | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Precision of stored timestamps
logging.timestamps_stored
- Privacy Policy | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Recording of transferred data volume
logging.bandwidth_logged
- No-Logs VPN | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Enforcement of the device limit
logging.concurrent_conn_enforcement
- CyberGhost featuresVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Minimum account data required
logging.account_data_minimum
- Chrome VPN Extension | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
- Privacy Policy | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Telemetry in the apps
logging.app_telemetry
We have no source for this criterion.
Trackers and SDKs in the Android app
logging.thirdparty_sdks_android
- CyberGhost homeVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- CyberGhost privacy (404)Terms of serviceretrieved 08/04/2026
Trackers in the iOS app
logging.thirdparty_sdks_ios
- CyberGhost homeVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Trackers and cookies on the website
logging.website_trackers
- Privacy Policy | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Retention periods stated in the policy
logging.retention_period
- Privacy Policy | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
EU representative named under GDPR
logging.gdpr_representative
- CyberGhost Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Evidence, audits and track record
13/17 sourcedIndependent no-logs audit
trust.nolog_audit
- Deloitte audit of CyberGhost's privacy policy (2025)Auditretrieved 08/03/2026
- CyberGhost VPN Completes Third No-Logs AuditVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
No-logs audit details
trust.nolog_audit_details
- CyberGhost VPN Announces Completion of Second Independent AuditVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
- CyberGhost VPN Completes Third No-Logs AuditVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
- Deloitte Audit Reviews CyberGhost VPN's No Logs Policy (2022)Vendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Audit report published
trust.audit_report_public
- Deloitte audit of CyberGhost's privacy policy (2025)Auditretrieved 08/03/2026
- Deloitte Audit Reviews CyberGhost VPN's No Logs Policy (2022)Vendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
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
- CyberGhost VPN Completes Third No-Logs AuditVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Tested in court or by authorities
trust.court_tested
We have no source for this criterion.
Transparency report
trust.transparency_report
- Transparency Report | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Warrant canary
trust.warrant_canary
- CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Security incidents and data leaks
trust.breach_history
- CyberGhost VPN Client Vulnerable to Man-in-the-Middle AttacksPressretrieved 08/03/2026
- CyberGhost VPN for Windows Vulnerable to Command InjectionPressretrieved 08/03/2026
Bug bounty programme
trust.bug_bounty
- CyberGhost's Bug Bounty for VPN VulnerabilitiesVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Handling of reported vulnerabilities
trust.cve_handling
We have no source for this criterion.
Open source clients
trust.opensource_clients
- CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Open source server side
trust.opensource_server
- CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Reproducible builds
trust.reproducible_builds
- CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Available on F-Droid
trust.fdroid_available
- CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Listings by independent bodies
trust.independent_recommendations
- CyberGhost featuresVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Protocols and cryptography
16/17 sourcedWireGuard
crypto.wireguard
- CyberGhost VPN, StartseiteVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
- VPN Encryption | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
OpenVPN over UDP
crypto.openvpn_udp
- CyberGhost featuresVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
OpenVPN over TCP
crypto.openvpn_tcp
- CyberGhost featuresVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
IKEv2/IPsec
crypto.ikev2
- VPN Encryption | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Proprietary protocol
crypto.proprietary_protocol
- CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Legacy protocols still offered
crypto.legacy_protocols
- CyberGhost featuresVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Default data cipher
crypto.data_cipher_default
- VPN Encryption | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Weakest accepted cipher
crypto.data_cipher_weakest
- CyberGhost featuresVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Key exchange and authentication
crypto.handshake
- CyberGhost featuresVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Perfect forward secrecy
crypto.pfs
- VPN Encryption | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Post-quantum key exchange
crypto.post_quantum
- CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Own DNS resolvers
crypto.own_dns
- CyberGhost featuresVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
DNS leak protection
crypto.dns_leak_protection
- DNS Leak Test | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
- VPN Features | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
IPv6 handling
crypto.ipv6_handling
We have no source for this criterion.
WebRTC protection or guidance
crypto.webrtc_guidance
- CyberGhost featuresVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Obfuscation methods
crypto.obfuscation
- CyberGhost VPN FeaturesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Usability behind the Great Firewall
crypto.works_in_china
- CyberGhost featuresVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Features
19/20 sourcedKill switch
features.killswitch
- VPN for PC, Windows VPN Download | CyberGhostVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
- VPN Features | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Permanent lockdown
features.killswitch_permanent
- CyberGhost featuresVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Split tunneling
features.split_tunneling
- VPN for PC, Windows VPN Download | CyberGhostVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
- VPN Features | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Multihop
features.multihop
- CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Tor integration (Onion over VPN)
features.tor_integration
- CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Port forwarding
features.port_forwarding
- CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Surcharge for a dedicated IP
features.dedicated_ip
We have no source for this criterion.
SOCKS5 proxy
features.socks5
- CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
HTTP proxy
features.http_proxy
- CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Smart DNS
features.smart_dns
- VPN for Gaming Consoles | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Ad and tracker filtering in DNS
features.adblock_dns
- VPN for PC, Windows VPN Download | CyberGhostVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
- VPN Features | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Malware and phishing filter
features.malware_filter
- VPN Features | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Custom DNS servers allowed
features.custom_dns_allowed
- CyberGhost featuresVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Local network access toggle
features.lan_access_toggle
- CyberGhost featuresVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Auto connect rules
features.autoconnect_rules
- VPN Features | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Private device network (mesh)
features.mesh_private_net
- CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
GPS location override (Android)
features.gps_spoofing
- CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Traffic analysis defence
features.traffic_analysis_defense
- CyberGhost featuresVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
IPv6 inside the tunnel
features.ipv6_tunnel
- CyberGhost featuresVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Obfuscation without configuration
features.stealth_default
- CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Servers and network
12/12 sourcedNumber of servers
network.server_count
- VPN Servers | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Number of countries
network.country_count
- CyberGhost VPN Now Has Servers in 100 CountriesVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
- VPN Servers | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Number of cities
network.city_count
- VPN Servers | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Virtual locations
network.virtual_locations
- VPN Servers | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
RAM-only servers (diskless)
network.ram_only
- VPN Features | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
- No-Logs VPN | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Hardware ownership
network.ownership
- NoSpy Servers | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Own AS (autonomous system)
network.own_asn
- CyberGhost featuresVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
10 Gbps ports
network.10g_servers
- Fast VPN | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
P2P and file sharing
network.p2p_servers
- VPN Features | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
- VPN Servers | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Public server list
network.server_list_public
- CyberGhost VPN serversVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Public status page
network.status_page
- CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Known upstream hosting providers
network.hosting_providers
- CyberGhost featuresVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- PIA Wikipedia (Kape brands)Otherretrieved 08/04/2026
Apps and platforms
15/16 sourcedWindows app
apps.windows
- VPN Download | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
- VPN for PC, Windows VPN Download | CyberGhostVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
macOS app
apps.macos
- VPN Download | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Linux app with GUI
apps.linux_gui
- CyberGhost featuresVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Linux command line
apps.linux_cli
- Linux VPN Download | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Android app
apps.android
- VPN Download | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
iOS app
apps.ios
- VPN Download | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Android TV app
apps.androidtv
- VPN Download | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Apple TV app
apps.appletv
- VPN Download | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Fire TV app
apps.firetv
- VPN Download | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Browser extension
apps.browser_ext
- Chrome VPN Extension | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
- Firefox VPN Extension | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Type of browser extension
apps.browser_ext_type
- Chrome VPN Extension | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Router support
apps.router_support
- VPN Router | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Native build for Apple Silicon
apps.macos_arm_native
We have no source for this criterion.
Command line documented
apps.cli_documented
- CyberGhost featuresVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Simultaneous devices
apps.simultaneous_devices
- CyberGhost VPN, StartseiteVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
- VPN Apps | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Usable without an account
apps.no_account_needed
- CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Account, pricing and payment
17/17 sourcedData required at signup
pricing.signup_email_required
- CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Account model
pricing.account_model
- CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Cash by mail
pricing.cash_by_mail
- CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Monero
pricing.monero
- CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Bitcoin
pricing.bitcoin
- Buy CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
- Privacy Policy | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Lightning
pricing.lightning
- CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Retail gift cards
pricing.retail_giftcards
- CyberGhost pricingVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
PayPal
pricing.paypal
- Buy CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Credit and debit card
pricing.credit_card
- Buy CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
SEPA payment
pricing.sepa
- Buy CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Monthly price
pricing.monthly_price
- Pricing | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Effective price on the longest term
pricing.effective_price_longest
- Pricing | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Price change at renewal
pricing.renewal_price_hike
- Pricing | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Flat pricing without permanent discounts
pricing.flat_pricing
- Pricing | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Free tier and its limits
pricing.free_tier
- Chrome VPN Extension | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
- Firefox VPN Extension | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Money-back window
pricing.moneyback_days
- Pricing | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
- Terms of Service | CyberGhost VPNTerms of serviceretrieved 08/03/2026
Cancellation path
pricing.cancellation_ease
- Terms of Service | CyberGhost VPNTerms of serviceretrieved 08/03/2026
Usage and performance
6/10 sourcedP2P policy in the terms of service
usage.p2p_policy
- VPN Servers | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
- VPN for Torrenting | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Streaming unblocking officially advertised
usage.streaming_officially
- Streaming with a VPN | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Netflix regions reported
usage.netflix_regions_reported
We have no source for this criterion.
Other streaming services
usage.other_streaming_services
- Streaming with a VPN | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Bandwidth cap
usage.bandwidth_cap
- Fast VPN | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Data cap
usage.data_cap
- CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
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
We have no source for this criterion.
Official support in restrictive countries
usage.restrictive_countries_support
- CyberGhost homeVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Support and documentation
7/7 sourced24/7 live chat
support.livechat_247
- Contact Details | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
- VPN Features | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Email or ticket support
support.email
- Contact Details | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Telephone support
support.phone
- Contact Details | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
German-language support
support.german_language
- CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Documentation assessment
support.docs_quality
- CyberGhost featuresVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- CyberGhost VPN homeVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Self-hosted chat widget
support.selfhosted_chat
- Privacy Policy | CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/03/2026
Self-service account deletion
support.account_deletion_easy
- CyberGhost Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Provider website hygiene
5/5 sourcedSSL Labs grade of the website
site.ssl_grade
- SSL Labs www.cyberghostvpn.comMeasurementretrieved 08/04/2026
URL of the warrant canary
site.canary_page
- CyberGhost VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Length and readability of the legal documents
site.tos_readability
- CyberGhost Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Marketing claims contradicting the provider's own terms
site.claims_vs_reality
- CyberGhost VPN homeVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- Dedicated IP VPN | CyberGhostVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
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