SECURITY IN 25 SECONDS
Do you actually need a VPN?
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Do you actually need a VPN?
A VPN routes your traffic through its own server. That hides your IP address, and the sites you visit, from the Wi-Fi.
The catch? The VPN company can see it instead.
It won't stop scam sites, and sites can still track you with cookies.
On public Wi-Fi, most sites already use HTTPS. Look for the lock.
So use one on networks you don't trust, from a company you do.
Sources
- EFF Surveillance Self-Defense — Choosing the VPN That's Right for You (reviewed 2026-07-28)
- FTC — Are Public Wi-Fi Networks Safe? What You Need To Know (Feb 2023)
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