Exploring 3 Drawbacks To VPN Usage: Do VPNs Really Protect Your Privacy?

Written by peter-jobes | Published 2021/05/26
Tech Story Tags: vpn | privacy | security | virtual-private-network | internet-security | internet | internet-privacy | vpn-security

TLDR Virtual Private Networks operate as connections that create private networks over a public network system. The anonymity that VPNs offer to users makes them a popular choice for individuals who are keen to make sure their personal information isn’t viewed by prying eyes. However, while VPNs have plenty of useful functions, they are not without their limitations. Some cheap VPNs may offer very little in the way of tangible privacy, and in actual fact could make your private information more exposed than through traditional networks. Some websites have discovered that the use of VPNs could be leading to revenue losses.via the TL;DR App

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Written by peter-jobes | Peter Jobes is a tech & blockchain writer. Featured in VentureBeat.
Published by HackerNoon on 2021/05/26