A: No. A VPN hides your IP from your ISP; it does not stop JavaScript malware from encrypting your hard drive ransomware. The HTTPS version is just as dirty as HTTP.
While Observer domains may offer a cleaner entry point, users should be cautious. Mirror sites are often laden with aggressive pop-up ads to cover server costs. While the connection might be secure (HTTPS), the content of the ads can still be malicious.
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