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An investigative piece mapping corporate ownership and affiliate relationships in the VPN industry. Reveals that major VPN providers like ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and Surfshark are owned by larger corporate entities (Kape Technologies and Nord Security), which also control review sites and affiliate networks. Exposes how affiliate marketing drives biased VPN recommendations, with sites earning substantial commissions while never recommending non-affiliate alternatives. Highlights security concerns, questionable business practices, and the industry's growth from $25B to a projected $77B market.

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