Cyberghost offers a transparent service showing their dedication to privacy across their massive server network. Cyberghost has even gone as far as to own their own servers to ensure user privacy
Question |
Answer |
No-Logs |
Yes - and proven |
Kill Switch |
Yes |
Supports all major platforms |
Yes |
Encryption |
AES-256 |
Support |
24/7 Live Chat + Email |
Max Devices |
7 Simultaneous |
Streaming |
Yes |
Servers |
8000+ in 90 Countries |
Jurisdiction |
Romania |
Price |
£1.79/mo |
CYberGhost Overview - the pros and cons
The Good
👍Fully Transparent with reports 👍Best-in-class Encryption 👍Romania Jurisdiction 👍Supports Streaming 👍Supports P2P 👍Strict No-Logs 👍"NOSPY" servers 👍Unblocks Worldwide Content |
The Bad
👎 No obfuscated servers 👎No security or privacy audit 👎 Apps can be confusing |
Security and Encryption
Cyberghost uses top notch encryption standards to encrypt and secure your data, meaning no spying eyes can access your information whilst using public wifi. Cyberghost uses AES-256 to encrypt and secure your traffic to ensure that no one can read it. There is currently no way to crack AES-256 so you know that your data will always be kept out of the wrong hands.
Cyberghost uses top notch encryption standards to encrypt and secure your data, meaning no spying eyes can access your information whilst using public wifi. Cyberghost uses AES-256 to encrypt and secure your traffic to ensure that no one can read it. There is currently no way to crack AES-256 so you know that your data will always be kept out of the wrong hands.
Streaming Support
Cyberghost is one of the only providers to offer dedicated servers optimised for different streaming services. This works really well for users and Cyberghost was able to unblock: Netflix Amazon Prime Video Disney+ Hulu HBO Max All 4 ITV Hub BBC iPlayer DAZN ESPN Crunchyroll These streaming services can be accessed from servers around the world and work at blazing fast speeds with no buffering. |
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Servers and their Protocols
CyberGhost has over 8000 servers reaching through all corners of the world to provide worldwide access to their services. CyberGhost also offers specialty servers optimised for streaming, torrenting and dedicated IP. However, it is disappointing to see that CyberGhost does not offer any obfuscated servers so ISPs will know that you are connected to CyberGhost. However, they do let you use a port randomiser to try and bypass internet restrictions. CyberGhost offers all the protocols that we expect to see - OpenVPN (TCP) OpenVPN(UDP) , IKEv2 and the new modern WireGuard protocol. WireGuard speeds up connections so that you can have an optimal experience whilst using CyberGhost without buffering or lagging. |
Privacy
CyberGhost takes privacy seriously. They have server security policies in place so only 4 CyberGhost employees and 0 Data Centre employees can access servers. All servers must be erased before they can be removed.
They also enforce a strict no-logs policy meaning that they don't even know what you are up to online so you can stay truly anonymous.
CyberGhost also has a transparency report so you can see what notices they have been served, including DMCA, law enforcement notices and malware activity flags. This is something that is not implemented by larger VPN providers so this is very good to see from CyberGhost.
CyberGhost has even set up never before seen "NOSPY" servers inside their Romanian headquarters, which are managed and maintained directly by in-house engineers, ensuring that no unauthorised access to servers can take place.
CyberGhost takes privacy seriously. They have server security policies in place so only 4 CyberGhost employees and 0 Data Centre employees can access servers. All servers must be erased before they can be removed.
They also enforce a strict no-logs policy meaning that they don't even know what you are up to online so you can stay truly anonymous.
CyberGhost also has a transparency report so you can see what notices they have been served, including DMCA, law enforcement notices and malware activity flags. This is something that is not implemented by larger VPN providers so this is very good to see from CyberGhost.
CyberGhost has even set up never before seen "NOSPY" servers inside their Romanian headquarters, which are managed and maintained directly by in-house engineers, ensuring that no unauthorised access to servers can take place.
App Compatibility
With CyberGhost, your device isn’t a concern as they cover almost all devices ranging from Windows, MacOS, iOS, Android Firestick and even Linux. However, their app on windows and MacOS is a little bit more complicated to use as they have both Tray icons and Apps so it gets a little confusing at times. Also, clicking on a server doesn't connect you instantly, you have to select the server close the list then click connect, a few more steps than competitors. Overall, the apps are designed well and have some advanced settings which is impressive. |
Speed and latency
When tested, CyberGhost had a 10% decrease in the speed for downloads and a 15% increase in latency. This is not bad for using a VPN. When I tested CyberGhost gaming I noticed no difference in my gameplay and it was stable for gaming. For these tests I used CyberGhost's "Best Server" feature to find a server.
When tested, CyberGhost had a 10% decrease in the speed for downloads and a 15% increase in latency. This is not bad for using a VPN. When I tested CyberGhost gaming I noticed no difference in my gameplay and it was stable for gaming. For these tests I used CyberGhost's "Best Server" feature to find a server.
Pricing
CyberGhost is one of the cheapest VPNs ,however, you will have to pay for 36 months of service to achieve this with 36 months of service CyberGhost will cost £1.79/mo and for 2 Years cost £2.75. CyberGhost offers a range of payment methods, including Bitcoin, so that you can stay anonymous during payment and not give away any identifiable information. |
Additional Features
An important feature of this service is that they have IP, DNS and WebRTC leak protection whilst using their service so that you know you will be protected at all times whilst using their service CyberGhost offers 24/7 live chat on their website to quickly solve any queries you may have. CyberGhost also offers an ID guard which they will scan for data breaches and notify you if your password appears in a breach. |