Use of VPN in Nepal in 2024: A vital security measure or cause for concern?

Virtual Private Network (VPN) use has increased exponentially since the TikTok ban in Nepal . With the use of VPNs in Nepal increasing, many questions have arisen about what VPN is, how it works, and its effects on online security and privacy. VPNs used as a safety and security tool all over the world have misconceptions and misunderstandings in Nepal. Here we will try to understand what a VPN is, how it works, the advantages and disadvantages of using a VPN, misconceptions and the use of VPNs in Nepal.

What is a VPN?