Here is a piece on virtual private networks (VPNs) for those who maybe use them, but don’t know why or when they are offered — should you use one? Personally I totally avoid public Wi-Fi. I carry a hot spot for my remote connectivity — without draining my cellphone or iPad.
From Forbes:
Internet crime accounted for over $6.9 billion in losses in 2021 and 2022 is trending upward to be the worst year yet for cyberattacks. The team at Forbes Advisor recently ran a survey of 2,000 VPN users to see how Americans are protecting themselves online using a VPN.
We found that 84% of respondents use a VPN for added online security, yet 57% still report they’ve experienced a cyberattack. While 66% use a VPN to protect their personal data and 18% want increased encryption.
Check out the full story here: https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/business-vpn-users-safety/
Highlights from our report:
- Only 6% said they use a VPN to protect their employer’s data, raising to 66% when it comes to protecting their own data
- 36% want a VPN for two-factor authentication to enhance their online security.
- 1 in 3 report wanting to mask their internet activity, while just 6% are using VPNs to avoid ads.
- Only half of all respondents say they use a VPN on public Wi-Fi, one of the most exposed settings for cyberattacks.
