VPN

A VPN creates an encrypted tunnel between a device and a remote network over an untrusted network like the internet. Companies use it to let remote workers reach internal systems as if they were in the office. It protects traffic from eavesdropping, though the VPN concentrator itself becomes a high-value target that must be patched and monitored.

• NordVPN → Audited no-logs VPN for public Wi-Fi and untrusted networks. It encrypts traffic in transit; it does not stop phishing or malware.
• Surfshark → Budget VPN with unlimited devices on one subscription. Same honest caveat as any VPN: it protects traffic in transit, not against malware or phishing.

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