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FTC Releases Article on Choosing VPN Apps for Mobile Phones

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued guidance to consumers considering using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) for their mobile phones. Some mobile phone users choose to use VPNs to shield the information on their phones when using public Wi-Fi networks.

NCCIC/US-CERT encourages consumers to review the FTC article for more information.

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