This is what a VPN is and why now is the time to consider getting one

[Malwarebytes Newsletter January 2021 | Issue 2]( [Malwarebytes Newsletter January 2021 | Issue 2]( Welcome to another issue of the Malwarebytes newsletter. You’d be forgiven for not knowing it, but next week is Data Privacy Day. So, what does this mean for you? Celebrated every year on the 28th of January, Data Privacy Day is an international event created to raise awareness around data privacy and protection. The fact of the matter is that the average person has little knowledge about how their personal data is used, collected, and shared across the Internet. Everyone from criminal hackers to your Internet service provider has an interest in where you go and what you’re up to. The reasonable expectation of safety and privacy on the Internet disappeared a long time ago (if it ever existed). It’s up to each individual to do what they can to stay safe and stay private. With that in mind, this month’s featured story is all about VPNs and how they can help get us out of this privacy predicament. You’ve probably heard the term “VPN” before and you know you might need one—but why? We give you the most straightforward, no nonsense explanation of what a VPN is, the pros and cons, and some advice for choosing a VPN. So, read up, stay safe, and keep an eye out for how Malwarebytes will be celebrating Data Privacy Day next week. The big story [How a VPN can protect your online privacy]( [How to Shop Safely online]( [How a VPN can protect your online privacy]( Choosing the right VPN can help to protect your privacy online, but choosing the wrong one can bite you. [Keep reading]( My name is Philip and I’m the editor of this newsletter. If you have any questions about the newsletter or the stories we include, email me directly at [newsletter@malwarebytes.com.](mailto:newsletter@malwarebytes.com) For any product or billing questions, visit [Malwarebytes support.]( P.S. Do you use Malwarebytes Browser Guard? If so, we might have a $25 Amazon gift card for you. Take our five question survey any time before January 26 and you’ll be entered in a drawing to win one of 20 gift cards. [Start the survey]( Did someone forward this email to you? [Get your own copy delivered straight to your inbox.]( Protection for you, anywhere, on any device Malwarebytes offers innovative (and free) cybersecurity for your Windows, Mac, Android, Chromebook, and iOS devices. [Malwarebytes]( [Windows ]( [Windows]( [MAC]( [Mac]( [Android]( [Android]( [Chrome]( [Chromebook]( [iOS]( [iOS]( [Malwarebytes]( [Windows ]( [Windows]( [IOS]( [Mac]( Quick links [Support]( | [Blog]( | [Product guides]( | [Cybersecurity basics]( Looking for our Techbench program? [Click here]( [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms of Service]( | [Unsubscribe]( © 2021 Malwarebytes 3979 Freedom Circle, 12th Floor, Santa Clara, CA 95054 [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Instagram]( [spacer]