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Mo Harber-Lamond

Why are VPN companies trying to do everything now?

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Ten years ago, the best VPNs were just that – VPNs. Fast-forward to today, though, and you’ll see almost all the top providers offering a vast range of products. From adblockers and password managers to cloud storage and even cyber insurance, we’re already well into the age of all-in-one privacy and security suites, but is it really what the people want?

There has long been a debate between those who prefer to use a wide range of best-in-breed software and others who like to have everything they need in one place. However, with VPNs, the real issue arises because this goes well beyond convenience. 

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