Subscribers still get device protection and ID theft and credit monitoring features, but Microsoft is ditching the VPN feature to focus on 'areas that will better align to customer needs.'

Microsoft 365 is ditching its no-additional-charge VPN, citing low demand as a reason. The move follows a historic price hike for the cloud-based productivity suite.

The tool allowed users to encrypt their internet traffic and hide their IP address when using untrusted networks.