Why You Need a VPN in 2026

Here's the truth: something as innocent as checking your email on public Wi-Fi can leave you vulnerable to security attacks. Public networks — airports, hotels, coffee shops — are easy targets. And most people have no idea their traffic is exposed.

That's why we recommend NordVPN to iPhone Life readers. It encrypts your internet connection so no one can snoop on your activity, scans downloads for malware, alerts you if your email or passwords have been compromised in a data breach and keeps your connection fast (which not all VPNs can say). Right now, you can get 76% off NordVPN, plus up to 1 year free.