rich1.0IVPN on Nostr (npub1wl…5zy3z)https://yabu.me/npub1wlx4wqeyzzspw43gk56hlfj4k8ava262let5wvammn8djwx7jx3qp5zy3znjumphttps://yabu.meDo you really need a VPN? Basics recap for consumer VPNs: 1. Not everyone needs a VPN. It depends on your threat model / jurisdiction you live in / expectations around privacy. You need to understand the extent of protection they provide to assess that. 2. Despite what most VPN providers will tell you in their marketing speak, using a VPN alone will be ineffective or useless for: - Achieving anonymity or "perfect privacy" - Preventing tech corporations from profiling you - Protecting your passwords - Hiding your mobile phone location - Providing better security when working from home 3. Trustworthy VPNs can be effective at: - Encrypting your data and DNS requests so your ISP or mobile network operator cannot monitor or log your online activity - Masking your IP address from websites and servers you connect to - Circumventing censorship or geo blocks - Increasing your security on untrusted public networks by preventing MITM attacks (not common) If you see claims from a VPN provider contrary to any of the points above, they are either lying to you or are incompetent. 95% of them won't pass this test.