NordVPN Blocking KF?

[Brenshoah]

I don't live in NZ, but I do use NordVPN and I've found that across numerous VPN servers I'm unable to access KF whatsoever. Or is KF blocking VPNs (more likely but doesn't make sense as the header shows advice for using a VPN). Says unable to establish secure connection. Sounds like top level filtering to me but who knows.

Sorry if it's been discussed before, I just want to be damn sure my VPN isn't blocking anything I'm trying to access. Cheers

EDIT:
It appears the CyberSec Feature built-in to NordVPN which is designed to "block ads and malware" also prevents users from connecting to KF. It is able to be disabled, but may be on by default. I talked to customer service and he said he had reported the issue and would roll out a fix. At worst, it's a soft-block. At best, it's a mistake caused by something unrelated to politics like server configuration or malicious file hosting.

In short: To browse KiwiFarms with NordVPN at this time, you must disable CyberSec!

 

[Poiseon]

How did you start this thread if it doesn't work?

 

[dreamworks face]

I generally don't browse KF using NordVPN, but I was able to reproduce OP's issue when I turned on NordVPN. Other sites worked, KF reported connection refused.

 

[BONE_Buddy]

Things aren't adding up here.

Are you using a separate VPN? or are you connecting directly?

 

[Brenshoah]

How did you start this thread if it doesn't work?

Uhhhhhhhh turned it off?

Things aren't adding up here.

Are you using a separate VPN? or are you connecting directly?

Like I said I don't live in NZ so I don't really need a VPN, but I use Nord for most of my daily browsing which is why I noticed it but yes I turned it off.

 

[BONE_Buddy]

Ok, sorry. Just tired and trying to determine if you are a troll or not. Thanks for the information on NordVPN. Looks like we may have a scandal brewing.

 

[BoingBoingBoi]

PiA still connects to kf. sucks for all nordcucks

 

[eldri]

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[N836BA]

try using protonvpn's free service if you need a vpn to get to the farms.

 

[Clop]

What country's servers were you routing from?

If he answers "NZ" I'll just go right ahead and fall with my chair, I have some cushions waiting.

 

[Brenshoah]

I've updated OP with further information AND a resolution to the issue. Cheers guys!

 

[tyjc]

If true and it's on purpose @Null should probably remove them from the announcement.

 

[Dante Alighieri]

Currently using NordVPN, not blocked.

 

[goku_black]

nord vpn only blocks because of cyber sec

CyberSec - Advanced Security Solution | NordVPN

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Block dangerous websites. The main task of the CyberSec feature is to regularly scan website addresses against popular blocklists and protect users from getting involved in phishing scams and other cyber threats. So if a website you are about to visit is known for hosting malware, trackers, spyware or other malicious software, CyberSec reacts immediately and blocks your access.

 

[Arcturus]

nord vpn only blocks because of cyber sec

CyberSec - Advanced Security Solution | NordVPN

Your privacy just got taken to the next level. Introducing triple NordVPN feature upgrade. Click here to find out more!

nordvpn.com

Block dangerous websites. The main task of the CyberSec feature is to regularly scan website addresses against popular blocklists and protect users from getting involved in phishing scams and other cyber threats. So if a website you are about to visit is known for hosting malware, trackers, spyware or other malicious software, CyberSec reacts immediately and blocks your access.

Thank you for helping some confusion of my own. I'm not the OP but I had an issue with Nord too. I was using it to download some stuff and then went to 4chan and it was blocked. KF and 8chan as well. It was set for Canada so when the sites worked after turning it off, I spent the rest of the day pondering if Canada followed suit.

 

[Knucklehead]

try using protonvpn's free service if you need a vpn to get to the farms.

Thanks man, I've been looking for a free VPN to use and it looks like we have a winner.

 

[kidsquid]

Thanks for the resolution! Thought it was just on my end - don't really need CyberSec because I have adblock anyway and now I don't need to turn off the VPN to browse based KF.

 

[YayLasagna]

try using protonvpn's free service if you need a vpn to get to the farms.

The site says free but there's still a trial countdown, wtf
Edit: I'm dumb, it's for the unlimited server access

 

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[Krimjob]

So, while we are on the topic of VPNs. Exactly how does one verify if a VPN is good? I mean, tons of people claim NordVPN is good, yet there are review sites that claim it does indeed log its users.

Same with PIA, exactly how would one of you verify whatever a service is good or not? I do have a good one, but it's always good to keep an open mind, and tons of people seem to like PIA.