Privacy basics

- Privacy basics
Learn how a VPN can increase your security and privacy online, no matter how you
use the internet, and know its limitations.

- Privacy basics
Operating system updates keep your device secure and allow us to concentrate on
improving our products. We discuss why.

We understand that choosing the correct VPN can be difficult. We discuss what
criteria you should look for when selecting a free VPN.

- Privacy basics
Online gaming privacy matters. You may be at risk of in-game ransomware,
phishing attacks, data breaches, and location tracking. Here’s how to stay safe.

- Privacy basics
Your Internet service provider (ISP) has access to all your online activity, and
they have the right to sell this information. A VPN can help you protect your
data.

- Privacy basics
Digital nomads face unique online security challenges. These tips can help keep
you safe no matter where you work.

- Privacy basics
Most websites now use HTTPS to encrypt your connection and add an additional
layer of protection to your data. But if you are on public WiFi, using HTTPS
without a VPN means that some of your data will still be vulnerable.

- Privacy basics
For a VPN to reliably protect user data, it must not only use the most secure
encryption and protocols but also shield itself with strong legal protections.

- Privacy basics
When it comes to protecting your privacy, free services have a poor track
record, as most are subsidized by selling your data. The vast majority of free
VPN services are unfortunately doing the same thing. Here's why Proton VPN's
free VPN service is

October is National Cyber Security Awareness month. This year, join us in our
new campaign to identify which data we hold most dear, all in the name of
spreading privacy.

- Privacy basics
Public WiFi connections can put your device and personal data at risk to
hackers. Here are some simple steps you can take to secure your connection and
personal data.