As we all know, products of Israeli origin go far beyond just major food companies and fast food chains. It extends not only to hardware products, but also to digital products you might be paying for via subscriptions, such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).
VPNs to Avoid
Several widely used VPN services, including ExpressVPN, CyberGhost, Private Internet Access (PIA), and ZenMate, are owned by Kape Technologies, a cybersecurity company based in the United Kingdom. Kape was previously known as Crossrider, a company that had ties to adware distribution before rebranding and moving into the privacy software market.
Kape Technologies is majority-owned by Teddy Sagi, an Israeli businessman.
Additional Services to Look Out For
Beyond the four major VPNs owned by Kape Technologies, other cybersecurity firms linked to Israeli founders or investments include:
- Perimeter 81 (founded by Israeli cybersecurity professionals)
- Cato Networks (Israeli-based enterprise security company)
- Allot (an Israeli company providing network intelligence and security solutions)
While these companies serve corporate and infrastructure markets more than individual VPN users, they have been included in lists circulating on social media among boycott supporters.
Which VPN to Use?
ProtonVPN, based in Switzerland, has been cited by boycott advocates as a preferred alternative. ProtonVPN operates under Swiss privacy laws and maintains a strict no-logs policy. It has published independent security audits and transparency reports to support its privacy claims.
The provider does not retain any metadata that could identify users, and it states that it cannot comply with foreign data requests that conflict with Swiss law.