INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
In the latest version of its VPN, HMA (formerly known as HideMyAss!) has completely redesigned its software to simplify privacy for users
while offering new features for Windows, Mac and Android devices.A recent global study conducted by the firm found that 47 percent of people
agree that privacy is a human right and 84 percent were concerned their online history could be accessed without their knowledge by
VPN 5.0 to give users the widest choice of encryption and security options
The new version of the VPN automatically provides users with privacy tips as well as more advanced capabilities including a system-wide kill
switch, split-tunneling and auto-connect.Senior product manager at HMA, Jonathan Lemmonier explained why the company decided to completely
The enhancements in HMA VPN 5.0 help people exercise their fundamental right to privacy online without any compromise to performance and
With the addition of more server locations, improved protection, and a boosted kill switch, we are delivering on our commitment to giving
fail-safe, its kill switch
All Windows, Mac and Android devices using HMA now have a system-wide kill switch which will stop all internet traffic if the connection to
Additionally, Windows users will benefit from an app kill switch which launches HMA VPN proactively any time that an application on its list
is loaded.HMA is also taking its first steps towards complete no logging with the latest version of its VPN
Exact IP addresses are no longer collected so that users can no longer be identified in this manner and the company is reducing the length
of data retention to just 30 days
More details about its logging policy can be found in HMA's updated privacy policy.The company also continues to expand its high-speed
connections and it now offers over 1,000 servers with the majority of them capable of delivering speeds of 20GB per second.Finally HMA has
added a new Lightning Mode to its VPN which automatically provides users with the fastest available server when activated and a new Refresh
IP function generates a suitable IP address with one click when users come across a blocked website.Interested users can download HMA VPN
5.0 now and take advantage of its improved performance and privacy settings.We've also highlighted the best VPN services of 2019
