Innovative Connecting Pte. Ltd. (Qihoo 360-linked network): who it is and what it owns
As of : Innovative Connecting Pte. Ltd. (Qihoo 360-linked network) (subsidiary of Lemon Seed Technology, Cayman, which Qihoo 360 reported acquiring in 2019, per Tech Transparency Project; Singapore) owns 5 VPNs, including Signal Secure VPN, Snap VPN, Thunder VPN. Singapore-registered publisher of popular free VPN apps (Turbo VPN, VPN Proxy Master, Thunder VPN, Snap VPN, Signal Secure VPN). The Tech Transparency Project traced it via a Cayman holding company to Qihoo 360, a Chinese firm sanctioned by the US Commerce Department and named a Chinese military company by the Pentagon. Qihoo reportedly sold these companies in 2020, but TTP found filings still listing a Qihoo-linked director.
| Ownership | subsidiary of Lemon Seed Technology (Cayman), which Qihoo 360 reported acquiring in 2019 (per Tech Transparency Project) |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Singapore |
| VPNs | 5 VPNs · 5 websites in total |
| Operating companies | 2 |
| Fines and legal actions | 2 |
| Last checked | 14 Oct 2026 |
VPNs of Innovative Connecting Pte. Ltd. (Qihoo 360-linked network)
| Name | Website | Licences | Owner proof |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turbo VPN | reported | ||
| VPN Proxy Master | reported | ||
| Thunder VPN | reported | ||
| Snap VPN | reported | ||
| Signal Secure VPN | reported |
Operating companies and licences
| Company | Where | Licences |
|---|---|---|
| Innovative Connecting Pte. Ltd. | Singapore | |
| Lemon Seed Technology Ltd. | Cayman Islands |
Fines and legal actions
| Date | Regulator / court | Amount | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Apple | — | After TTP's April 2025 report, Apple reportedly removed Thunder VPN and Snap VPN from its App Store; Turbo VPN and VPN Proxy Master remained listed at TTP's follow-up. source |
| 2020-06 | US Commerce Department / Department of Defense | — | Qihoo 360 was added to the US Entity List in 2020 and later named a Chinese military company by the Pentagon; TTP links it to the Innovative Connecting VPN apps. source |
Questions and answers
Which VPNs does Innovative Connecting Pte. Ltd. (Qihoo 360-linked network) own?
Innovative Connecting Pte. Ltd. (Qihoo 360-linked network) owns 5 VPNs, including Signal Secure VPN, Snap VPN, Thunder VPN. The full list of 5 is on this page.
Who owns Innovative Connecting Pte. Ltd. (Qihoo 360-linked network)?
Innovative Connecting Pte. Ltd. (Qihoo 360-linked network) is subsidiary of Lemon Seed Technology (Cayman), which Qihoo 360 reported acquiring in 2019 (per Tech Transparency Project).
Has Innovative Connecting Pte. Ltd. (Qihoo 360-linked network) been fined?
Yes. 2 fines and legal actions on record. The latest: Apple, 2025.
