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Fergus O'Sullivan

Fergus O’Sullivan is a journalist who has covered online privacy and security for over a decade. In that time, he has tested and reviewed all kinds of VPNs, antivirus suites and password managers, as well as other consumer-focused software. Besides testing products, he has also advised activists and other journalists on how to stay safe online. You can reach him on Bluesky: @fosullivan.bsky.social

<p>A VPN gives you a new IP address and encrypts your connection, so it’s harder to trace back to you</p>
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