If you are using a VPN that is registered in any of the 14 Eyes. Don't. Make sure your VPN has an audited no-logging policy. Check for DNS leaks frequently.
Youd really need a more layered defense strategy if security against government/corporate level threats are you're concern, the VPN wont save you.
Yes, I agree 100%. The normies do not understand these concepts so much though. They see an ad on youtube telling them about VPNs and get a false sense of security. It really comes down to OPSEC and scope of operation.
If you are using a VPN that is registered in any of the 14 Eyes. Don't. Make sure your VPN has an audited no-logging policy. Check for DNS leaks frequently.
Same boat. I'm from the golden age of WaReZ.
Did I need this downer? No. Am I down though? A bit
Yes, I agree 100%. The normies do not understand these concepts so much though. They see an ad on youtube telling them about VPNs and get a false sense of security. It really comes down to OPSEC and scope of operation.