text:  Going online without ExpressVPN is like using your smartphone without a protective case. Most of the time, you're fine. But all it takes is one drop to make you wish you had protected it yourself. Every time you connect to an unencrypted network, your online data is not secured. A hacker on the same network can steal your personal data. It doesn't take much technical knowledge to hack someone. A smart 12-year-old could do it. And your data is valuable. Hackers can make thousands per person selling personal info on the dark web.