A small checkmark can do a lot of heavy lifting. When Google tags a VPN as “verified,” it reads like a quiet assurance that someone has taken a serious look and signed off. In a market packed packed with bold claims and fine print, that badge becomes an easy shortcut for people who just want something that feels safe.
Very few users are in a position to audit what a what a VPN does. Reading code, inspecting traffic or evaluating a security assessment is out of reach for most people. Privacy policies are…
