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GeoSpoof – your VPN hides your IP, but the browser leaks your location

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GeoSpoof is a browser extension that spoofs geolocation data to match a user's VPN IP address, preventing websites from detecting location discrepancies. It is designed for privacy-conscious users and remote workers who rely on VPNs but are still exposed by browser-based location leaks. The project is interesting because it addresses a common yet overlooked vulnerability where VPNs hide IPs but fail to mask the browser's more precise location data.

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Updated 2026-07-05
GeoSpoof – your VPN hides your IP, but the browser leaks your location — OpenProduct