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CyberGhost VPN for Mac

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Editors' Review

Download.com Staff Jan 21, 2015

CyberGhost VPN for Mac allows you to protect your Internet connection with an IP address that hides your location. This privacy app also enables you to watch geo-restricted content from anywhere.

Pros

Installs and starts quickly: After downloading the software, you can open it immediately and start your VPN with a couple of clicks. No separate installation is required, and after loading, you can hit the Power button onscreen, and it will provide a new IP address for immediate use.

Numerous features for privacy protection: There are numerous other features included here as well, including DNS leak protection, Firewall, SecureConnect, and over 300 servers located throughout the world.

Cons

Some features missing from Windows version: There are some features still missing from the Windows version, including some Privacy Control options. This is not a major problem unless you are used to using it on Windows and need that feature, but something to keep in mind if switching over.

Bottom Line

If you want to protect your Internet connection for accessing sites overseas or ensuring your data is not accessed without your knowledge while online, CyberGhost VPN for Mac will help you do it. It installs and starts quickly for casual users and offers numerous advanced features for power users.

Full Specifications

What's new in version 5.0.13.17

  • Super easy: One click installation, one click anonymization
  • Super protected: NSA proofed 256 bit AES encryption - bullet strong safety for your data in public hotspots (Internet cafes, airport & hotel WLANs, etc.)
  • Super solid: 325 servers in 23 countries in Europe, America and Asia to choose from - stream your favorite media from everywhere
  • Heartbleed free
  • Supports devices like desktop PC, iPad, iPhone, Smartphones, Tablet PCs, Linux, Android, iOS, Windows, Mac OS, Internet Connection Sharing, Tomato, DD-WRT, Raspberry, Chrome OS
  • Supports native protocols like OpenVPN, L2TP/IPSec and PPTP protocols. So help yourself and configure your Linux, Mac, Windows, router or whatever hardware you want to use!
  • Improved system status feedback
  • Supports up to 5 devices being anonymous online at the same time
  • SecureConnect: if a connection drops, it automatically triggers connection blockage based on our own Firewall technique and absorbs reliable connection losses without letting your anonymity be compromised
  • Supports exception rules, if you need to bypass anonymization
  • Supports proxy configuration, if you want to cascade your Internet connection
  • Comes with its own DNS server
  • Allows TCP and UDP switching to optimize speed or stability
  • Supports random ports to circumvent VPN blockages
  • Available in English and German
  • User notification window of important events, e.g. maintenance times
  • Impressive system stability
  • General

    Release June 4, 2014
    Date Added June 4, 2014
    Version 5.0.13.17

    Operating Systems

    Operating Systems Macintosh, Mac OS X 10.9, Mac OS X 10.6, Mac OS X 10.8, Mac OS X 10.7
    Additional Requirements None

    Popularity

    Total Downloads 65,007
    Downloads Last Week 8
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    Developer's Description

    CyberGhost VPN secures your Internet connection with advanced encryption technology, and exchanges your unique IP address with one of its own, an IP address that just goes back to a CyberGhost server (and not to you) and which is being shared with hundreds of other users. Besides anonymity and privacy you can bypass geo-restrictions to access your favorite content, Facebook, YouTube, or any censored website from anywhere. CyberGhost VPN helps you reboot the Internet and bring back the time when the Internet was a promise for more freedom, more privacy and a free flow of information for everybody. It gives back the freedom to roam, wherever you want to, to freely express your opinions and to feel comfortable again while surfing, sharing files, using WLAN and managing your online banking account. And it is easy and secure to use.
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