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Sam Dawson

Which VPN protocols aren't safe anymore?

A rabbit running through a virtual tunnel made of pink binary code.

Figuring out the difference between VPN types can be confusing – especially if you're new to the world of VPNs. For anyone unfamiliar with VPN protocols, the comparisons can seem like strings of random letters and numbers that mean nothing.

So, to help clear things up, I'll cut through all the algorithms and jargon to give you the real differences between the protocols that today's best VPNs use to keep your personal data secure – and those that just don't make the cut anymore.

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