CyberGhost VPN

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On the record

API and SDKs

The public support materials document apps, a Linux CLI and manual configuration but do not list a public API or SDK.support.cyberghostvpn.com · read 21 Oct 2026

Company founded

CyberGhost was founded in 2011 in Bucharest, Romania.linkedin.com · read 21 Oct 2026

Company ownership

Crunchbase lists CyberGhost as acquired by Kape Technologies and gives its legal name as S.C. CyberGhost S.A.crunchbase.com · read 21 Oct 2026

Content blocker

The subscription includes DNS-level blocking for advertisements, trackers and malware.support.cyberghostvpn.com · read 21 Oct 2026

Dedicated IP

A dedicated IP address is sold as an optional add-on.support.cyberghostvpn.com · read 21 Oct 2026

Documentation

The help center provides installation, troubleshooting and FAQ sections for Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Android TV, Fire TV, Linux CLI, Smart DNS, routers and dedicated IP.support.cyberghostvpn.com · read 21 Oct 2026

Encryption

CyberGhost states that its apps use AES-256 or ChaCha20 encryption and perfect forward secrecy.cyberghostvpn.com · read 21 Oct 2026

Gaming servers

The service offers gaming-optimized servers.support.cyberghostvpn.com · read 21 Oct 2026

Identity monitoring

Identity Guard monitors an email address for exposure in data breaches.support.cyberghostvpn.com · read 21 Oct 2026

Independent audit

CyberGhost says Deloitte audited its server and management systems and found them compliant with the no-logs policy.cyberghostvpn.com · read 21 Oct 2026

Kill switch

The Windows app includes an automatic kill switch that blocks traffic if the VPN connection drops.cyberghostvpn.com · read 21 Oct 2026

License

CyberGhost's client applications are closed source rather than open-source software.hitcon.org · read 21 Oct 2026

Limit: ad blocking

Tom's Guide testing found the built-in ad and malware blocker blocked none of its tested phishing or malware URLs and added little blocking protection.tomsguide.com · read 21 Oct 2026

Limit: advanced features

TechRadar reports that CyberGhost lacks multi-hop and port forwarding and has limited innovation.techradar.com · read 21 Oct 2026

Limit: device cap

Independent reviews criticize the seven-device limit as restrictive for households with many devices.techradar.com · read 21 Oct 2026

Limit: platform feature gaps

Tom's Guide reports that kill-switch availability and protocol choices vary by platform, with macOS, Android and iOS offering fewer controls than Windows.tomsguide.com · read 21 Oct 2026

Limit: speed and stability

Capterra review analysis reports inconsistent speeds, slow servers, lag and connection drops.capterra.com · read 21 Oct 2026

Linux support

Linux is supported through a command-line application and manual OpenVPN configuration.support.cyberghostvpn.com · read 21 Oct 2026

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