Networks
VPN (virtual private network)
In Turkish: VPN (sanal özel ağ)
A service that sends your traffic through an encrypted tunnel to the VPN company, hiding it from the local network and your internet provider.
A VPN moves your trust: the local network and your provider no longer see your traffic, but the VPN company can. So the company you choose matters, and free VPN apps may earn money from your data.
A VPN does not make you anonymous, and it does not stop phishing, malware or scams. A fake login page works just as well through a VPN.
What to do
- Choose a reputable, paid VPN with a clear privacy policy, or none at all.
- Use it on public Wi-Fi or when you travel, not as a replacement for caution.
- Be careful with free VPN apps from unknown makers.