Why the "Middle East"?
Because that's where the company is headquartered: Cyprus, which has Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and Egypt for neighbors. The Middle East.
Because that's where the company is headquartered: Cyprus, which has Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and Egypt for neighbors. The Middle East.
Why not just say "Cyprus" rather than using the "Middle East" appellative?
- The app is a local VPN so your data doesn't leave your device, except for their DNS feature.
- Cyprus is in the EU, so it's not what most people would think of as the "Middle East". The boundaries of the Middle East are man-made, not natural, and Cyprus is often considered closer to Europe these days.
- There may be concerns regarding certain states in the region, but implying "Middle East" is a pejorative is a bit crass.
TBH I'm more worried about AdGuard's Russian connections, though an AdGuard developer offered reassurances above.
If you're going to raise concerns about AdGuard, at least make them accurate.