There are times that I like to work remotely from public places like Starbucks or even the local library. The problem with this is that you never know who might be ‘snooping’ on your wireless connection. Using public hotspots can be incredibly dangerous for your personal information and for the security of your computer or even your mobile phone. It’s tempting to simply hook-up to the free WiFi provided by businesses, but there is a really important step you should take first — connect to a VPN.
VPN, or Virtual Private Network, allows you to create a secure connection to another network over the Internet. It essentially
While many people think of VPNs for use with desktop or laptop computers, it’s also important to use one with your mobile device. Here are 4 reasons why you should use a VPN with your iPhone (or other smartphone).
- Keep your data safe when using public WiFi hotspots.
- Protect your mobile phone against attacks like ransomeware.
- Be able to send confidential files while working remotely.
- Be able to access restricted content.
There are some good options out there for VPNs for mobile devices. To learn about some good options, visit websafetyadvice.com.
Agreed. I have the ExpressVPN app on my phone and it connects automatically. Super simple.
I believe that everyone should have a vpn on their phone, doesn’t matter if it’s an android or ios. Privacy and security should be our priority, which is why I got Surfshark, they’re quite new but they have advanced security protocols and no-logs policy.