Microsoft is dropping the privacy protection VPN feature from Microsoft Defender really soon -- unless you pay up

Microsoft has very quietly announced that the VPN feature of its Microsoft Defender security tool is going away for anyone unwilling to part with money. In a support document entitled “End of support-Privacy protection (VPN) in Microsoft Defender for individuals”, the company gives very short notice for the dropping of the free tool. When the end of February rolls around, the VPN feature will only be available to users paying for a Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription. What does all of this mean? See also: In short, if you have been relying on Microsoft Defender for your VPN needs… [Continue Reading]