Webroot WiFi Security VPN & Data Privacy

Webroot WiFi Security VPN & Data Privacy helps protect internet activity by connecting a device to the internet through a VPN. Its features are intended for activities such as browsing, sharing, and banking, particularly when joining unsecured WiFi. Protection can be enabled with a tap, and additional controls address risky websites and interruptions to the VPN connection.

VPN privacy for everyday browsing

The app’s VPN is described as creating an encrypted tunnel between the device and the internet. It also hides the device’s IP address and location, which can make it harder for others, including internet service providers, to track browsing activity. These functions bring connection privacy and reduced exposure of identifying details together in one tool.

Automatic protection on unsecured WiFi

Auto-connect is designed to enable protection when the device joins an unsecured WiFi network. This is relevant when connecting through public WiFi: rather than relying only on manually starting protection for each such connection, the app can turn it on automatically. The source also describes a one-tap option for enabling its protection features.

Web filtering and connection interruptions

Advanced web filtering is intended to help guard against malicious or risky sites that may try to steal information or infect a device. The description says the filtering draws on global threat intelligence, but does not specify individual filtering controls or a way to review blocked sites.

A kill switch addresses a different situation: if the VPN disconnects, it stops apps, sites, and processes from transmitting data. This is intended to limit data exposure while the protected connection is unavailable. Together, the VPN, automatic connection behavior, filtering, and kill switch cover several parts of using the internet over unsecured WiFi, from starting protection to handling a connection interruption.