This is because when you're connected to a torrent, everyone else who is on that network can see your IP address – leaving you vulnerable to surveillance, and even potential attacks from hackers.

(See “Can a VPN really hide all of your torrent activity?” to learn more.) Why you should trust me: Here at PCWorld we’ve been testing computer hardware, software, and services since the 1980s.

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