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Why free VPNs aren’t always safe to use

A VPN is meant to protect you and your data, but that’s not always the case when it comes to free services. Here’s why you should be wary of no-cost VPN services.

VPNs are available for the iPhone and other hardware

Paying for a Virtual Private Network (VPN) service offers users many benefits, including encrypting their online web traffic. Keeping your sensitive data private is its primary function, and in the vast majority of cases, that’s how they operate.

However, alongside the trustworthy paid-for services, people who want to use a VPN without signing up for a subscription have another option. They can instead use a free VPN service.

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