How often do you ask “is my phone listening to me?” One search for local coffee shops, for example, and you’re inundated with ads for beans and espresso machines.
I can’t say whether or not your phone is actually listening to you, but what I can say for sure is that it’s collecting and analyzing your browsing habits, searches, and interests – all through trackers and cookies. This data is then shared to third-parties and you’re hit with super-specific targeted ads.
27 month plans cost $2.49 per month ($67.23 upfront, pre-tax) and come with a 30-day money-back guarantee. You’ll get a class-leading VPN, along with Antivirus, Search, and Alternative ID – all designed to protect your identity online.
A comprehensive package that won’t break the bank
VPNs don’t block ads and trackers by default, but many include built-in protections you can toggle on and off. Surfshark One has CleanWeb, which blocks ads and cookie pop-ups.
Surfshark Search is exclusive to Surfshark One and One+. You get organic search results, which are entirely ad-free. No tracking or data storing takes place, and you can swap regions to see relevant search results.
Alternative ID is a unique feature to Surfshark, that allows you to sidestep entering any kind of personal data when signing up for websites and newsletters. You can generate a fake name, address, and birthday – creating and deleting as many personas as you like. You can also mask your email address by setting up an alternate address that forwards messages to your true inbox.
In some cases, clicking on ads and suspicious links can leave malware on your device. Surfshark One’s Antivirus stops that. All devices benefit from real-time checks and you can perform quick and full-device scans.
For its price, Surfshark One is an unbeatable package. You can mask your digital footprint and subscribe to the best cheap VPN for under $2.50 per month. There are more comprehensive and powerful threat protection packages out there, but Surfshark One does the basics well for a seriously cheap price.
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