No, That VPN Isn’t Making You Invisible
If you've heard it once, you've heard it a thousand times: some influencer hyping up their favorite VPN. The pitch? Privacy, access to more Netflix content, and even cheaper subscriptions by “pretending” you're in another country.
Sounds great, right?
But here’s the truth: A VPN isn’t magic. It doesn’t make you anonymous. And it doesn’t guarantee privacy.
“Using a VPN doesn’t mean you’ve disappeared.”
Credit: Stefano Pollio
What Most People Don’t Know About VPNs
Consumer VPNs (like NordVPN or Windscribe) route your internet through another server and mask your IP address.
While that can help with privacy, you’re still trusting the VPN provider with your data.
Many claim to have “no-log” policies—but some have been caught logging anyway. (Yes, even after promising they don’t.)
Even reputable VPNs like ExpressVPN and NordVPN have only recently undergone independent audits. And even then, there’s no perfect way to confirm what’s being logged behind the scenes.
What’s a VPN Really For?
Originally, VPNs were built for business—to allow employees to securely connect to internal systems from remote locations.
Today’s VPN ads sell a different story: streaming more shows and saving a few bucks. But that comes with trade-offs you’re not always told about.
“You wouldn’t hand your store keys to a stranger just because they promised to “protect” them. So why hand your internet traffic to a company you don’t really know?”
The Takeaways
VPNs aren’t invisibility cloaks.
They don’t give you a free pass to break rules.
They all log something—and you don’t control what.
What You Might Actually Need
If you're a small business owner, your needs are different:
Maybe you want secure remote access for your team.
Maybe you need to protect internal tools or files.
Maybe you just want someone to explain it all in plain English.
That’s what we do— we help small businesses build smart, secure systems without the gimmicks.
Need help figuring out if a VPN is right for your business—or what to use instead?
Let’s talk. We’ll help you find the right solution for your setup and your budget.