5 Reasons a VPN Should Be on Your Back-to-School Shopping List

Whether you’re heading off to university for the first time or starting a new academic year, back-to-school season usually means shopping for new gear. Just don’t forget to put a virtual private network, or VPN, on that list.

Students have become increasingly attractive targets for cybercriminals because of the way they use the internet. They regularly connect to public Wi-Fi, download free software and create multiple online accounts, all while juggling packed academic schedules that leave very little time to keep up with the latest scams and security threats.

A VPN works by encrypting your internet traffic and hiding your public IP address. But it also offers a ton of digital utility, including letting you unblock region-restricted content, whether you’re accessing resources for your studies or streaming your favorite content.

Here are all the reasons why a VPN deserves a place on your back-to-school shopping list.

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