Microsoft Defender VPN is shutting down for good
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John Harrison
Microsoft is discontinuing the free VPN service included in its Defender app across various devices by February 28, 2025, citing lack of usage and effectiveness as reasons for the decision. The other features of Microsoft Defender like Device Protection, Identity Theft, and Credit Monitoring will remain unaffected. The move aims to reallocate resources to better cater to user needs. Users have until the end of the month to find alternative VPN services. Those using Android devices will need to manually remove the VPN profile. This change parallels Google’s decision in 2023 to discontinue its VPN service. NordVPN is recommended as a top choice for users seeking a reliable VPN service, while PrivadoVPN and Proton VPN are highlighted as secure free alternatives.
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