It’s relatively easy to sign up to a virtual private network , or VPN. More and more people are taking the plunge to secure their identity online — but their motivations vary and there’s a lot of confusion about what VPNs can actually do. Here I highlight six of the most common myths about VPNs to cut through the misinformation and deliver you the truth.

1. VPNs are only for illegal activity

This is a very popular myth that I often come across. While it’s true that VPNs can be used for illegal activities like hacking and torrenting, that’s not what they were intended for. Protecting your privacy is the main intention and a VPN can do that by masking your IP address and encrypting your internet traffic.

With a VPN in place you can go ahead and do the things you need to do online withou

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