Back in the old alt net days I used to point out to the guys on the encryption net that the “secure” encryption that was 256 bit “unbreakable” was very likely written by the NSA and had a loop that forwarded every encrypted banana bread recipe straight to the NSA. I wouldn’t doubt they have done the same thing with “VPNs”. IOW, there is in MHO a very good chance all you are doing by using tricks to avoid them is making it easier for them to scrutinize the people they really want to keep an eye on. Nothing in this world is what it seems to be anymore.
I beg to differ. I am sure the NSA can crack RSA 2048 but not easily nor cheaply. That will only come when Quantum Computers are about 5 years ahead of where they are now. I am not worried about the NSA looking at my data anyway. I just don’t want the neighbor kid to have access to my banking nor some Antifa Phag at Starbucks decide to make max contributions to PP and sHrillary on my CC. 3 bucks a month is a small price to pay.