Singapore, Singapore, October 15th, 2025, CyberNewsWire
X-VPN, a privacy-focused VPN service operated by LIGHTNINGLINK NETWORKS PTE. LTD., has officially released its 2025 Transparency Report, highlighting that it has never disclosed any user data in response to legal or government requests since its founding. The report is now available through the company’s official Trust Center.
Between 2017 and June 2025, X-VPN received over 239,000 DMCA takedown requests and 65 law enforcement inquiries across jurisdictions—but confirmed that no identifiable user data has ever been shared in response.
“We believe transparency is a core pillar of privacy,” said Sandra Mitchell, Tech Writer at X-VPN. “We don’t just say we don’t log user activity—our system is designed so that even if compelled, we would have nothing to hand over.”
A Technical Foundation for Privacy by Design
The report outlines how X-VPN’s infrastructure and engineering principles are built to enforce data minimization:
- RAM-Only Servers
All X-VPN servers operate entirely in memory. No user activity, real IP addresses, or browsing history are ever written to disk. This ensures any data that exists is erased on reboot or crash, by design.
- In-Memory Session Handling
VPN session data is handled strictly within RAM. Aggregated bandwidth totals are briefly cached for billing purposes and are wiped immediately after use.
- TLS 1.3 with AES-256-GCM Encryption
All user traffic is tunneled through TLS 1.3 using modern cryptographic standards with forward secrecy (ECDHE), aligned with current best practices adopted by banks, government agencies, and cloud infrastructure providers.
- DNS Privacy
X-VPN routes all DNS requests through its own encrypted, zero-log recursive servers. No domain queries can be linked back to individual users.
- Access Control and Internal Policy
Developers cannot access production logs. Dual approval is required for sensitive operations. SSH key-based authentication replaces passwords for all system access.
- Automated Code Enforcement
All new code must pass static security checks, including filters to block unauthorized logging statements at the CI/CD level.
- Transparency Without Logs
X-VPN’s Trust Center includes a public warrant canary, updated regularly to reflect the absence of gag orders or government interference. The company also documents its response activity:
Platform Coverage and Global Availability
X-VPN supports over 10,000 RAM-only servers in 80+ countries, and offers apps for:
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Android and iOS
- Smart TVs and browser extensions
- Routers and gaming consoles
A free plan is available on most platforms, with premium plans including advanced privacy tools such as:
- Kill Switch
- Split Tunneling
- Ad Blocker
- Dark Web Monitor
- Private Browser
Ongoing Measures and Audit Plans
As part of its transparency roadmap, X-VPN has begun engaging a third-party independent auditor to verify its no-logs claims and infrastructure design. While the audit process is still underway, X-VPN maintains quarterly internal code audits and publishes a bug bounty report summarizing vulnerabilities responsibly disclosed by security researchers.
Notable recent improvements include:
- Continuous security training for developers
- Quarterly code reviews on traffic-handling logic
- Real-time blocking of insecure code via CI pipelines
- Expansion of internal zero-trust access protocols
- Server binary hash verification before deployment
Summary
This 2025 Transparency Report reaffirms X-VPN’s position as a privacy-first VPN service, demonstrating that its infrastructure is designed not to collect, retain, or expose any user-identifiable data. By publishing detailed handling procedures, real-world request statistics, and outlining future audit plans, X-VPN continues to build trust through technical transparency rather than marketing claims.
About X-VPN
X-VPN is a privacy-first VPN service by LIGHTNINGLINK NETWORKS PTE. LTD., based in Singapore. It offers advanced security features across Windows, macOS, and mobile platforms, combining fast connections with tools like Private DNS, Kill Switch, and Dark Web Monitor to help users stay safe and private online.
Media Contact: Sandra Mitchell — [email protected]