VPN services are under scrutiny as security threats multiply and streaming demands grow. Users face choices between privacy protection, streaming performance, and data collection risks from AI companies.
·NordVPN discovered a sophisticated adware campaign embedded in 50,000 pirate sites putting hundreds of thousands at risk
·Split tunneling emerges as an underrated VPN feature for smoother streaming at home and while traveling
·Bitdefender and other budget VPN options offer strong value propositions despite rising cybersecurity threats
·VPNs alone cannot prevent AI companies from collecting user data, requiring additional protective measures
·Internet safety concerns drive demand for bundled VPN and cybersecurity solutions
drawn from Fox News, WIRED, TechRadar, Mashable · updated 6h ago