Quick decision

Using public WiFi or working remotely

Cafés, airports, hotels. Someone on the same network can intercept your traffic. If you handle client data or NDAs — this isn't paranoia.

NordVPN

Threat Protection blocks malicious sites and trackers automatically. Strong no-logs audit. Best all-round choice for remote work.

Proton VPN

Swiss jurisdiction, independently audited no-logs policy. Best if the data you're protecting is genuinely sensitive.

Mullvad

No account required, cash payment accepted. If anonymity is the priority — not just security — Mullvad is in a class of its own.

NoteEnable auto-connect on untrusted networks. Most VPNs support this in settings — it's off by default.