The Importance of a VPN

Why you should use one to encrypt your web-traffic data.

James Kerrane
Sep 5, 2018 · 3 min read

A Virtual Private Network, or VPN for short, is a tool that helps hide your data online. This can prevent hackers from looking at data you connect to online, like your passwords and browsing history. This can also protect you from snooping from your government, or your network provider.

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