Marking International VPN Day
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How much do you know about digital privacy, internet freedom, and cybersecurity?
Take the National Privacy Test and find out.
Marking International VPN Day
with NordVPN
How much do you know about digital privacy, internet freedom, and cybersecurity?
Take the National Privacy Test and find out.
What is International VPN Day?
International VPN Day is observed every year on August 19. It was started to draw attention to the growing importance of digital privacy and internet freedom — and to remind people that these are not privileges but rights worth protecting.
Most users move around the internet with far less anonymity than they think. Internet service providers can see every website you visit, and in countries where governments control internet access through censorship or VPN bans, even the choice of what to read or watch online is not entirely your own.
One day a year, International VPN Day puts that problem on the table, revisits the point that a VPN should be a basic part of how everyone uses the internet, and invites people to find their own ways to celebrate International VPN Day.
Why is International VPN Day important?
International VPN Day is important because privacy and security on the internet are not to be taken for granted — especially at a time of growing cybercrime, surveillance, and data collection. The day pushes people to take simple but effective steps toward protecting themselves online, and using a virtual private network (VPN) is arguably the best place to start. It lowers the chances of falling victim to cybercrime and helps users keep their online activity more private.
The day also serves as a reminder that for millions around the world, the internet is still filtered and controlled. Some governments have firewalls or similar systems in place that limit how freely their citizens can browse and what information they can access. And for many living under those systems, a VPN is sometimes the only route to an open internet.
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International VPN Day explained
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How much do you know about digital privacy?
According to NordVPN’s 2025 National Privacy Test:
only 1 in 10
people scored 75% or above on digital privacy and cybersecurity knowledge
16%
of respondents knew how to secure their home Wi-Fi network
6%
of respondents correctly answered questions about privacy risks when using AI for work
Most people overestimate how much they know — but what about you?
Take the National Privacy Test and find out where you actually stand on digital privacy and cybersecurity. The test evaluates your digital habits and privacy awareness as well as how well you understand the risks that come with being online — and gives you a clearer picture of where you might want to improve.
Most people overestimate how much they know — but what about you?
Take the National Privacy Test and find out where you actually stand on digital privacy and cybersecurity. The test evaluates your digital habits and privacy awareness as well as how well you understand the risks that come with being online — and gives you a clearer picture of where you might want to improve.
Cybercrime by the numbers
85
distinct cyberattack events
In 2025, around 85 distinct cyberattack events were recorded every single day somewhere in the world.
93%
of total cyberattack growth driven by three attack types
In 2025, data breaches, social engineering, and ransomware drove 93% of global cyberattack growth.
$16 trillion
global cybercrime cost projection
Global cybercrime costs are projected to approach $16 trillion annually by 2029.
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