It’s generally safe and entirely legal to use a VPN. That said, there are restrictions on use in some countries, like China, Russia, and India, and they’re not permitted in North Korea, Belarus, and Turkmenistan. It’s also worth saying that VPNs will make you harder to track, but they won’t protect you entirely from viruses and malware. What’s more, free VPN tools from disreputable providers might actually even harvest your data – which is why we recommend sticking with tried and tested brands.