Don't Use a VPN...it's not the ultimate security fix you've been told

There are valid reasons to use a VPN (which I'll explain), but if you listen to most YouTubers, a VPN has somehow become the end-all-be-all security and privacy app. It's not.

This isn't the most popular opinion on the internet, but it's true. In this video, we cover:
▶ The truth about your current internet security (without a VPN)
▶ What are the legitimate reasons to use a VPN?
▶ What are the things that a VPN CANNOT do?

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Video Timestamps
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0:00 - Introduction to VPNs
1:27 - Internet Security Truths
3:07 - What does a VPN do?
5:15 - What does a VPN not do?
6:11 - The biggest threat to your online security and privacy
6:47 - How to avoid common security issues
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In this video, I'll clarify the confusion around the security and privacy that a virtual private network, or "VPN" can provide you. There's a lot of misinformation floating around YouTube and the internet!

Additionally, we'll cover the biggest threat to your online security that no piece of software can fix - and what you can do to deal with it.

[AllThingsSecured]

Do you trust your VPN to protect your online security? Leave a comment below sharing your thoughts on VPNs, and make sure to subscribe to the All Things Secured YouTube channel...thanks!

[springbloom]

Security is a practice, not a product.

[yonicute]

Imagine if he ended the video. “this video is made possible by our sponsor:

[ibe]

Finally! Somebody that explains this clearly without bias. 
As an IT professional myself, I cringe when I hear some Youtube creators / marketers make ridiculous claims about what a VPN can do...

[Chinesetakeout]

I really think in an ideal world, high school classes would have some sort of internet safety course. I don’t blame anyone for their ignorance on this topic, but I do believe we can make systemic changes to fix it.

[jasperfredrickson]

This man just killed every tech Youtubers career.

[remuvs]

As a third year student majoring cyber-security, I will say: smart decisions and having awareness of risks is significantly more important than having a VPN. Security is a practice, it relies on people following rules/policies and making good choices to minimize the likelihood of attack occurring. Don't buy into the fear-tactic marketing or buzz-phrases like "Military-grade encryption".

[kevinjr]

Thank You for your ongoing information. It has really helped me and parents (65 + people using computers). They almost got hacked but called me first and I thwarted it before it happened. Keep Up the Great work!!

[mrtechbro]

Preach Josh, preach! I've just found your channel and I am loving the content you're putting out. I appreciate the clear and concise videos that have a simple goal - to educate people about online and data security for themselves. Keep up the great work!

[hamytheturtle]

You can often tell how reliable and trustworthy a person is by how many times they say: "it depends".

[thomasmarchese]

I appreciate people like you. People that bring hard information. No click bait ads and hype.

[khairulfathoni]

Thanks bro finally someone who isn't posting malware or fake stuff, you deserve my subscribe!

[RedAngelSophia]

Your video was reassuring. It basically tells me that I chose to subscribe to a VPN for all of the right reasons and none of the wrong ones.

[paulhogan]

Yes, you are right. I am watching this video on YouTube using a VPN, I have to because I am in China.

[davidpowers]

FACT @ 3:07 "It's virtually impossible to be 100% private" (Learn it. Know it. Live it.)

[samshingler]

Best video on YouTube by far explaining this. It annoys me so much seeing these so called "influencers" promoting all these products, especially VPN services and providing misinformation on a daily basis just so they can make a quick buck. Thank you for making such great content!

[truthteller]

thank you for adding section breaks and headings to your videos. So few do this, but for these kinds of videos it's glorious and useful!

[albertosa]

Finally an honest guy that’s not affiliated to this vpn companies. I’m subscribing to your channel, dude. Thanks

[leijing]

Well, web 3 might be a solution in the future. I'm not advertising it, but I do have a decentralized VPN hardware. It works well so far.

[teresakestran]

Great video… thank you! I’m a new subscriber, I appreciate your straightforward honesty about internet security.