Microsoft Edge Secure Network VPN promises built-in privacy, but a security researcher says it behaves like a browser proxy than a full VPN.

Microsoft has been promoting Edge Secure Network as of late, a built-in “VPN” solution for the Edge browser that’s intended to improve privacy and security while browsing the web.

Microsoft Edge Secure Network faces criticism after researchers question whether it works as a true VPN or just a browser proxy.

Reports are currently piling up that the “Microsoft Edge Secure Network” function is not a VPN at all. It only provides the function for the browser and not for the entire system. Furthermore, not all ...