Teens using VPN to cheat in Gorilla Tag are unknowingly selling their internet connections
Teens cheat in Gorilla Tag with a VPN, risking internet security.

A popular trend among teenagers playing the VR game Gorilla Tag involves using Big Mama VPN to cheat, inadvertently compromising their internet security. The teens use the VPN to introduce a lag that makes game play easier; however, the VPN acts as a residential proxy service, selling access to users’ connections to third parties.
Security researchers at Trend Micro exposed Big Mama VPN for selling user IP addresses on a proxy marketplace. Cybercriminals utilize these connections for illicit activities, including DDoS attacks and phishing scams. The proxy service is widely promoted on hacker forums, underscoring the increasing security risks of using free VPN services.
The creators of Gorilla Tag disapprove of VPNs and cheating software, emphasizing maintaining the game’s fun spirit. Security firm Kela documented over a thousand mentions of Big Mama VPN in underground forums. The trend echoes previous issues with free VPNs, like the 911 S5 botnet operated by sanctioned Chinese nationals, indicating a pervasive problem in internet security.