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Never use these 6 VPNs ‼️‼️

@micah.tech

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Why it worked

The video taps into a common user concern about online privacy and security, leveraging a listicle format to deliver potentially valuable, albeit negative, information about popular services. The creator's direct and cautionary tone, combined with visual cues of the VPN logos, creates a sense of urgency and trustworthiness.

Summary

The creator warns viewers about six VPNs that are considered among the worst for internet privacy and security. These VPNs, including ExpressVPN, PIA, CyberGhost, Zenmate, NordVPN, and Surfshark, are criticized for potentially selling user data and being part of companies with questionable pasts or aggressive marketing tactics.

Structure

1Introduction to the topic: worst VPNs
2Explanation of why they are bad (selling data, parent company issues)
3Specific examples: ExpressVPN, PIA, CyberGhost, Zenmate under Kape Technologies
4Specific examples: NordVPN and Surfshark merger and marketing tactics
5Call to action for alternatives and where to find more info

Product placement

ExpressVPN (Acts: VPN service, used for internet privacy and security. Removing it would change the video's subject.) Private Internet Access (PIA) (Acts: VPN service, used for internet privacy and security. Removing it would change the video's subject.) CyberGhost (Acts: VPN service, used for internet privacy and security. Removing it would change the video's subject.) Zenmate (Acts: VPN service, used for internet privacy and security. Removing it would change the video's subject.) Kape Technologies (Appears: Parent company of ExpressVPN, PIA, CyberGhost, and Zenmate. Removing it would not change the video's subject, but would remove context about the ownership.) NordVPN (Acts: VPN service, used for internet privacy and security. Removing it would change the video's subject.) Surfshark (Acts: VPN service, used for internet privacy and security. Removing it would change the video's subject.)