Expert suggestions for cyber security

[williamsongrand]

Hi,

I'm frequently internet user like browsing and streaming at least 4 to 5 hours a day. I need online security to protect myself. I asked to my friends, several friends suggest me to use vpn service and rest of them said create your own vpn system. But when I google to get vpn service there are numerous and everyone commit to provide a complete security. So what do you think they are really provide 100% security or just catching the customer.

Wait for your response.

[williamsongrand]

Thanks to all for reply but one of my friends also suggest me these 4 vpns.
https://www.avg.com/en-ww/secure-vpn
https://protonvpn.com/
https://www.purevpn.com/what-is-vpn/secure-vpn
https://www.tunnelbear.com/

So what about you?

[Rover_Bill]

Consumer version VPN is next to junk. It only protects you from your PC to the VPN provider site. There is no protection other than HTTPS from the VPN site to your target website. VPN sites are crowded and will usually slow down your throughput.

[TenOC]

Windscribe has 10 (15 if you Tweet) Gb VPN a month FREE.

[CFerguson]

joebedford wrote:
If you're just browsing and streaming, you don't need a VPN.

^^^ This. ^^^
If you are pirating or torrenting, you will want a VPN tho. There are several good ones, tho know that all of them seem to ebb and flow over the months- good one month, not working the next. I'd stay with the big names (google and youll get a good feel for them) until you know more about the process. I've had success with Nord and Proton.

[Chris_Bryant]

Cloud flare offers a free vpn that doesn’t mask your IP address, but does encrypt and tunnel. Used in conjunction with their 1.1.1.1 name server.

[joebedford]

If you're just browsing and streaming, you don't need a VPN.