VPN

Computers.

1. virtual private network: a system or technology that uses a public network, usually the internet, to transmit encrypted data between a private network and a remote authorized user.

VPN

abbreviation

1. virtual private network: a network that uses the internet to transfer information using secure methods

Word History and Origins

Origin of VPN¹

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

Nigerians can watch Love Island using a VPN, which makes it appear as if they are in the US, and then access the app from broadcaster Peacock or, like Ms Olamiposi, view episodes posted on YouTube by anonymous users.

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As of Monday morning, half of the top ten free apps in Apple's app download charts in the UK appeared to be for VPN services.

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Katie Freeman-Tayler, of children's safety group Internet Matters, said on Thursday that availability of free and low cost VPN services to children, and their potential use of them, was "concerning".

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Proton VPN, an app offered by Swiss privacy tech firm Proton, told the BBC it had seen a 1800% spike in UK daily sign-ups over the weekend after age check rules took effect on Friday.

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A Proton spokesperson said the UK was now among countries generating the highest usage of its VPN.

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