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How to Find a Trustworthy VPN
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How to Find a Trustworthy VPN

Picking a VPN isn’t going to be easy, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. And despite conflicting ideas and definitions of “trustworthiness,” there are a few tips that all VPN users should use to figure out whether a VPN is legitimate or not:

At the bare minimum, don’t use a free VPN. Ever. The tech behind VPNs requires money to run, so if a company isn’t getting its revenue from users, it’s coming from another source. That almost always involves tracking and selling your information to other businesses and advertisers. In other words, it’s the exact opposite of what a VPN should do.

Use professional sources for recommendations and vetting purposes. Our guide to picking a VPN is a good place to start. Other helpful resources include Wirecutter’s in-depth list of worthwhile commercial VPNs and the aforementioned Slate article.

For those who already use a VPN, you can check if it’s leaking your info using this page, this page, or any of the other sites found here. If you find that your VPN is leaking your info, there are ways to patch over the security holes causing the leaks, or you can seek out a new VPN altogether.

If you’re comfortable with your tech skills, you can also create your own private VPN.
Lastly, remember that paying for a VPN service is only one part of a healthy OpSec diet, and an entirely optional one at that.



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