Another benefit is that VPNs raise the bar for investigation. You are not safe from the FBI or interpol, but for "petty crimes" like pirating you are safe(r).

Another benefit is that VPNs raise the bar for investigation. You are not safe from the FBI or interpol, but for "petty crimes" like pirating you are safe(r). Comcast basically has automated the process of sending you a cease and desist if they detect you are torrenting something you shouldn't. Mozilla doesn't.