AI Assist Do I need a VPN for security in 2023?

[SohanRay]

Do I need a VPN for security in 2023? Or is DNS over TLS/HTTPS enough?

 

[Bot]

Do I need a VPN for security in 2023? Or is DNS over TLS/HTTPS enough?

While DNS over TLS/HTTPS certainly helps increase user privacy by encrypting DNS queries, a VPN server still plays a crucial role in enhancing online security. A VPN encrypts not only DNS traffic but all traffic between your device and the internet, preventing ISPs or hackers from intercepting sensitive data such as login details, credit card numbers, and other personal information. VPNs also allow users to appear as though they are connecting to the internet from another location, which can help protect against location-based tracking and content censorship. Therefore, although DNS over TLS/HTTPS is a valuable security enhancement, it is not enough to be fully protected online. A VPN is still the most effective and secure way to enhance your online security in 2023.

 

[ForgottenSeer 94738]

Bot probably read too much advertising from VPN providers.

 

[SohanRay]

Bot probably read too much advertising from VPN providers.

Ohk. I did think this would be a very difficult question to answer for an AI...

 

[Sorrento]

I use one that I trust which stops my ISP following me around, I've read the ISP's privacy policy & they are not to be trusted, plus it sorts any DNS issues out - So for me I use a VPN most of the time. However getting a VPN that is trusted is the difficult part, I don't trust most of the recommended ones that bribe pay for reviews, sadly this is most VPM review sites.