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VPN, privacy tools and secure connectivity for people who work and travel across unfamiliar networks.

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    More privacy for your connection, at home and on the road

    VPN with an encrypted connection, apps for desktop and mobile, and unlimited simultaneous connections under the provider's own terms.

    • A VPN creates an encrypted tunnel between your device and the VPN server, which limits what the local network and your internet provider can observe about your traffic.
    • Surfshark publishes apps for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS, so a single subscription covers both your computer and your phone.
    • The provider states unlimited simultaneous connections, always subject to the terms of use published by Surfshark itself.

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    Surfshark Antivirus

    Antivirus for desktop and Android with real-time protection against known viruses and malware.

    • Real-time protection against known viruses and malware.
    • Run scans on a schedule or whenever you choose.
    • The VPN works on the network connection; antivirus works on the device.

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    Surfshark CleanWeb (Adblock)

    Ad and tracker blocking while browsing, with warnings about known malicious pages.

    • Blocks advertising and tracking elements on sites and in apps.
    • Removes elements that slow pages down.
    • Warns you when opening pages known to be malicious.

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    Bitdefender security software for your devices

    Device security software with protection against malware, ransomware and online scams, available for several platforms.

    • Protection for computers and mobile devices against malware, ransomware and online scams.
    • Consumer plans cover more than one operating system, with the exact coverage depending on the plan chosen.
    • Depending on the plan, extras such as a VPN or a password manager are included. Not every plan includes every feature — check the plan details on the Bitdefender site.

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How to choose digital security tools for travel

  • Start with coverage: count every device you travel with — phone, laptop, tablet — and check the simultaneous-connection limit before the headline price.
  • Prefer providers that publish independently audited no-logs claims and document where their company is registered.
  • Look for apps on every platform you use, plus a reliable kill switch, so a dropped connection does not silently expose traffic.
  • Treat a VPN as one layer. Two-factor authentication and a password manager prevent more real losses than any single subscription.

VPN

Encrypted tunnels for shared and public networks, with multi-device coverage for laptops, phones and tablets.

What to look for

  • Independently audited no-logs policy and a clearly stated company jurisdiction
  • Enough simultaneous connections for every device you travel with
  • A dependable kill switch and apps for each platform you use

We publish named recommendations here only after verifying availability, documentation and merchant reliability. In the meantime, the criteria above and the category guide cover how to choose.

Privacy tools

Password managers, encrypted storage and mail, and tools that reduce how much personal data you expose day to day.

What to look for

  • Cross-platform password management with secure sharing for travel companions
  • Encrypted storage or mail with a documented recovery process
  • Breach and exposure alerts that reach you while you are abroad

We publish named recommendations here only after verifying availability, documentation and merchant reliability. In the meantime, the criteria above and the category guide cover how to choose.

Secure connectivity & data protection

Secure DNS, travel routers and eSIM data options that let you avoid unknown hotel and lounge networks.

What to look for

  • Secure DNS or a travel router so you connect your own network, not the hotel's
  • eSIM data in your destination countries as an alternative to shared Wi-Fi
  • Simple setup that survives a change of hotel every few nights

We publish named recommendations here only after verifying availability, documentation and merchant reliability. In the meantime, the criteria above and the category guide cover how to choose.

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