Since the government blocked the use of unregistered social media on September 4, dozens of Nepalis resorted to using VPN connections to remain online, yet the experts and police believe that they present significant dangers, including stealing their data and committing cybercrime. There is a disruption to businesses, digital marketers, and ride-sharing apps, and online banking users are at risk of fraud when using VPNs. Although the government states that the ban promotes accountability and regulation of advertisements, its success is questionable since the usage of VPNs is on the rise.
Nepalis Exposed to Cyber Risks With Rising VPN Use
