Likely Normal

You bought a VPN because some tech blogger screamed, “public WiFi will get you hacked!” into your eyeballs. And sure, in theory, you’re now a digital ninja, cloaked in encryption, invisible to cybercriminals. But in reality? You’re that person who proudly only thinks you’re secure because your VPN is only helpful if you remember to turn it on before connecting to “Free Airport WiFi No Password.”

Here’s the problem: Public Wi-Fi is like a shady back alley where your data is the oblivious tourist. Every unencrypted email, login, or online banking session is just floating around, waiting for some bored hacker named “Dark_WiFi_Sniffer_69” to scoop it up. And no, that “I only checked Instagram!” excuse won’t save you when your cat pics get held for ransom. A VPN fixes this by wrapping your traffic in a cozy encryption blanket, but only if it’s actually running. Spoiler: Yours isn’t.

The irony? You’ll remember your VPN exists right after you’ve already:
✔ Logged into your email at Starbucks
✔ Paid bills on the airport’s open network
✔ Googled “why does my bank account say $0” on a café hotspot

And don’t even get me started on hotel Wi-Fi. That “Please Accept Our Terms” page? More like “Please Accept Our Malware.” Without a VPN, you might as well broadcast your passwords on the lobby TV next to the weather channel.

So here’s your wake-up call: Either set your VPN to auto-connect (like the responsible adult you pretend to be) or accept that your digital life is just one “Connect” button away from becoming a hacker’s fun weekend project. Your choice.