The risks of using free VPNs

The risks of using free VPNs are not few in number.

Virtual Private Networks are services that guarantee users’ privacy on the Internet. In this way, users can encrypt their connection and anonymize their browsing by allowing them to connect to servers in other countries. 

Coinciding with the summer holidays, due to the fact that booking prices vary from one country to another, VPNs are a great advantage when it comes to comparing prices for travel. 

For this reason, many users use this means to find cheaper vacations. 

In order to use this tool, the first thing to do is to select the VPN we want to use and install it on the device.

When it comes to selecting the network, there are numerous options; free VPNs, paid VPNs, with more or fewer servers, better or worse speed, possibility or not of using it on multiple devices, etc. 

There is something that must be taken into account: security. In most cases, users opt for the use of free VPNs, which often do not comply with the appropriate protection protocol.

Are VPNs secure?

It should be noted that not all VPNs are secure; sometimes the fact of having a VPN puts our security in risk. 

When we install a service of this type, in order to browse the Internet for free, we must consider that one way in which they make a profit is by using our personal data.

They sell them to third parties without the user’s consent and thus being able to make a profit. 

Although VPNs are tools that protect our identifiers, we must keep in mind that our data circulate through a VPN that acts as a filter between our device and the destination page.

Therefore, in the event that the program has been created with bad intentions, such as to steal information on the sites visited, searches or even user names and passwords, we would be compromised. 

This is especially true when users decide to install a free VPN. After all, they are giving access to software without really knowing whether it is secure or whether it has been created maliciously. Example of this is hackers.

Researchers have shown that some free VPN services collect browsing data and sell it to marketing and advertising companies. In addition, pieces of malware have also been found in several free VPN packages.

What can be done to avoid problems when using a VPN? 

It is recommended to use VPNs that are not free of charge and belong to reputable companies. It is also essential to install them from legitimate sources. 

To this end, we should avoid free VPNs, but pay special attention to downloads from reliable sites. It is advisable to search for information on the Internet beforehand, check reviews and make sure that we are installing safe software. 

In addition, it is also advisable to keep your computer protected and up to date. A good antivirus is capable of detecting dangerous applications, such as a VPN that could steal our personal data. 

After all, in order to avoid the risks of using free VPNs, we should be wary of free services. If we do not pay with money, we will be paying with any other valuable currency, such as our privacy and intimacy.

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