Source for this claim?

Maybe it is too obvious, I am not sure: You all know that his name originates from the German expression “fetter Mann”, which translates to “fat man”? I can vividly imagine his ancestors arriving at Ellis island and getting their new surname. :D

Agreed. I think the only VPN providers that are able to keep offering port forwarding are those that log data and hand it to the authorities.

That’s smart, but requires extra work and hardware.

Ivpn stopped as well. Let’s hope this is not a trend…

Interesting. If there are reputable packers / crackers, why do they not uses GPG to sign the software? That way, no one can manipulate and reupload the software.

If you notice the malware…

Good and valid point. I use opensource software wherever I can.

Though paid software is not going to encrypt your data for ransom or use a keylogger to steal bitcoin (yet).