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WebRTC Leak
Network Privacy
When your real IP leaks through WebRTC.
Definition
A WebRTC leak happens when browser WebRTC features reveal your real IP address, even while using a VPN.
In plain English
When your real IP leaks through WebRTC.
Why this matters
Why it matters: It can reduce the privacy benefit of a VPN by exposing your true network identity.
Example
Example: A website detects your local IP through WebRTC while you’re connected to a VPN.