June 24, 2025 • 4 min read
VPNs are everywhere—ads, influencers, even your browser. But here’s the reality: using a VPN doesn’t mean you’re anonymous, or even secure.
They protect you on public Wi-Fi. They mask your IP. But they don’t protect your data after it leaves the tunnel—or from the VPN provider itself.
We break down what VPNs can (and can’t) do—and why layering them with other tools is key.