It is well known that Internet is full of tracking software, advertising, and guys who are monitoring and collecting other people's data for various purposes. In other words, as long as it's on the Internet, you can be exposed to risk at any time. In addition, some websites may block or restrict your access depending on the IP address of your location (you must have encountered such situation: a website just shows you with 403 error). In these cases, using a VPN is the best solution at the moment.