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Life & fun · April 6, 2026

ProtoLeaks Privacy Protection

Set it. Forget it. Stay invisible.

What it does

ProtoLeaks runs silently in the background, sealing WebRTC leaks, spoofing your geolocation, and blocking canvas fingerprinting — so your browser stops broadcasting who you are. Your online activity stays yours. • Block WebRTC leaks that expose your real IP — even behind a VPN • Override your browser's Geolocation API to appear anywhere in the world • Prevent canvas-based tracking and browser fingerprinting • Lightweight, zero-config protection that works the moment you install it

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