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Cloudflare Launched Warp – A New Free VPN Service for iOS and Android Users

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Cloudflare launched “Warp”, a free VPN service that automatically encrypts all the web traffic coming out of your device by default.

Last year Cloudflare launched a free consumer-focused DNS service 1.1.1.1, according to Cloudflare the grown usage by 700% month-over-month.

The 1.1.1.1 DNS service launched in last April and the DNS service available to Andoird & iOS Mobile from last November. The DNS service used by millions of Android and iOS users.

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Now the Cloudflare improves the app beyond the DNS, that extended it to operate as a VPN for mobile devices.

“Warp respects end-to-end encryption and doesn’t require you to install a root certificate or give Cloudflare any way to see any encrypted Internet traffic we wouldn’t have otherwise.”

Warp

The wrap covers not only your web browser it covers all the apps running on your phone. All the traffic will be encrypted automatically by default.

Cloudflare claims that Warp is performance and reliability, while other VPNs slow down the Internet, Warp adds encryption from your device to the edge of Cloudflare’s network.

“We’ve built Warp around a UDP-based protocol that is optimized for the mobile Internet. We also leveraged Cloudflare’s massive global network, allowing Warp to connect with servers within milliseconds of most the world’s Internet users.”

The wrap service is available for free and the basic version of the wrap includes with 1.1.1.1 App for free.

Warp

The wrap is not fully available, starting from April 1, you can claim the service and you will be placed in the queue for service activation.

“As we start onboarding people, your position in line will move up. When it’s your turn we’ll send you a notification and you’ll be able to enable Warp to experience a faster, more secure, more private Internet for yourself,” reads Cloudflare blog post.

You can get the 1.1.11 DNS app from Google play and App Store.

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Gurubaran
Gurubaran
Gurubaran is a co-founder of Cyber Security News and GBHackers On Security. He has 10+ years of experience as a Security Consultant, Editor, and Analyst in cybersecurity, technology, and communications.

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