Virtual private networks (VPN):
A) are secure but unencrypted connections between two points across the internet.
B) transfer information by encrypting the data in IP packets and send the packets by tunnelling.
C) will increase the businesses networking costs and staffing requirements.
D) do not use the internet.
E) none of the above

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VPNs transfer information by encrypting the data in IP packets and sending them through a tunnel, which provides a secure and private connection over the internet. They do not require additional staffing or significantly increase networking costs. Option A is incorrect because VPNs are both secure and encrypted. Option D is incorrect because VPNs use the internet as the infrastructure for transmission. Therefore, the correct option is B.

Virtual Private Networks (VPN)