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Marc Dahan

What is a VPN and do you need one?

VPN stands for Virtual Private Network: it creates a secure private tunnel over public networks, such as the internet, to shield your online activity from prying eyes. Millions of people worldwide use VPNs to enhance their digital privacy, bypass geo-restrictions, and secure public WiFi, among other things.

In this article, we’ll look at what VPNs are, how they work and how to decide whether or not you should be using one.

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