> My impression is that it makes browsing wifi networks you don't trust safer. That's why it's problematic. Using a known-good VPN can make it safer. However

> My impression is that it makes browsing wifi networks you don't trust safer. That's why it's problematic. Using a known-good VPN can make it safer. However by installing some VPN software you are intentionally installing a man in the middle which you now have to trust is legit. And the promotions tend to vastly exaggerate the risk, something NordVPN got slapped for[1]. [1]: https://www.theregister.com/2019/05/01/nordvpn_tv_ad_rapped_advertising_standards_authority/ https://www.theregister.com/2019/05/01/nordvpn_tv_ad_rapped_...