Rapid technological changes in today’s society and the intense development of science and technology impose high demands on the digital skills of specialists in various fields of activity.Among the basic digital literacy, information security is also included. Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a security tool, essential for privacy and data protection, which is routing data through strong online encryption. Without a VPN, your Internet traffic can be easily intercepted and viewed by others, including your browsing history, downloaded files, bank details, passwords, etc. Using a VPN includes data privacy and security, device protection when using public WiFi networks, removing geo-restrictions, remote access to the corporate network in order to avoid the risk of data theft, etc Just like with many other online privacy tools, the actual level of VPN security depends on the service used. Basically, VPN protects online life by encrypting Internet traffic and hiding your real IP address [1]. A secure VPN uses strong data encryption, no data tracking, no IP address data leaks, no DNS (Domain Name System) leaks, multifactor authentication, etc. Security threats are present with cheap or free VPNs. This type of network has both advantages and disadvantages. Advantages: accessing restricted entertainment content, accessing social media sites or news services, maintaining anonymity while private web browsing, etc. Disadvantages: Free VPNs save money but don’t guarantee safety, can sometimes slow down your online speed, and don’t inherently protect your privacy or give you anonymity, etc. [2, 3]. This article highlights the best VPNs for data protection, as well as if data can be stolen, and last but not least, whether a VPN connection can be hacked. It provides a unique and in-depth look at the major business challenges and threats that are introduced when an institution’s network is connected to the public Internet.