The Engadget Podcast Reviewing VPNs and a security debrief with Engadget’s Sam Chapman
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Jun 26, 2025 In this conversation, Sam Chapman, Engadget’s Senior Writer specializing in security, shares his journey into the world of cybersecurity. He reviews popular VPNs like ExpressVPN and NordVPN, promoting transparency and consumer privacy. The discussion also highlights essential cybersecurity practices, including strong passwords and two-factor authentication. Chapman critiques Microsoft’s Windows 10 update and examines its implications, while also touching on tech ethics in films and the intriguing themes of the Netflix series 'Lupin.'
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VPN Industry Marketing Exaggerations
- VPN companies often exaggerate claims to attract users who lack deep technical knowledge.
- The VPN market has a low entry barrier, resulting in many providers being better at marketing than product quality.
Best VPN Recommendations
- Choose VPNs like ProtonVPN for nonprofit ownership and privacy transparency.
- Use providers like Movad to maintain anonymity by paying anonymously and providing no personal info.
ProtonMail Security Limits
- ProtonMail offers end-to-end encryption shielding email content from interception.
- However, IP address data can be exposed and handed over to authorities, limiting anonymity.