VPN growth highlights global crackdown on internet freedom

Over 1.6 billion people use virtual networks for freer access, peace of mind

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VPN services make it more difficult for third parties to spy on information exchanged online. (Photo by Takeshi Shiraishi)

NIKI MIZUGUCHI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- More people around the world are using virtual private networks, or VPNs, as they become more aware of the risk to their data security. Worldwide, an estimated 1.6 billion people make use of VPNs.

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