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Are free VPNs safe?
Free VPNs have a bit of a bad rap as some have been used to exploit users with targeted ads and dubious privacy policies. Figuring out which services are reputable and which you should steer clear of can be challenging — especially so with mobile VPNs that come from the app store.When we review VPNs here at PCWorld, we look closely at each service’s privacy policy and do in-depth research to determine if there’ve been any historical data sharing issues associated with the company.The best free VPNs, such as those listed above, will have strict no-logs policies and back them up with third-party
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