CNET Survey: 43% of Americans Use VPNs, Citing Privacy as the Primary Reason. Experts Expect That Number to Rise

Virtual privacy networks are gaining popularity. Between January's short-lived TikTok ban, the rise of AI scams and online privacy concerns, Americans are turning to VPNs to access restricted content or to increase their security. An exclusive CNET survey found that 43% of US adults are using VPNs, and nearly half do so to safeguard their online activity and IP address. Given how much we do online, Neal O'Farrell, a cybersecurity expert with over 40 years of experience and founder of Think Security First, believes we all should be using VPNs -- especially if you're worried about someone tracking your web surfing habits. "Instead of rolling the dice and hoping that no one's snooping, just don't take the chance," said O'Farrell. Although the majority of Americans are not yet using a VPN, O'Farrell suspects that usage will increase as privacy concerns grow. Interest in using a VPN to access banned or blocked content increased earlier this year, particularly when TikTok went down for a ... Read full article.