Never ever feel completely secure
[URL]https://9to5mac.com/2021/09/16/iphone-exploit-sold-by-us-firm/[/URL]
Bit Defender not working anymore
If you're in the market for a VPN, don't bother to pay for this one, it does not work anymore.
Own VPN with a mini Computer
I set up my own Wiregard VPN Server with a Raspberry Pi. The server sitting at home somewhere in Europe and works great.
For Synology user are also Solution to install a Wireguard VPN.
You can also make a combination with adguart as aDNS then you have ad free Brausing experience.
Official stance about VPNs
[URL=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/tech/uae-residents-permitted-to-use-vpns-misuse-is-a-problem-says-cybersecurity-chief]This article[/URL] shows that they are tracking usage, know that everyone or almost is using it and tacitly allow it (I guess free internet calls) and are really about cybersecurity and limit access to certain "sensitive websites". Keep a low profile!