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  • HTTPS encrypts traffic making it hard for packet sniffers to know what is being transferred. If you are using unsecured WiFi, there is a chance of DNS manipulation like, switching domain names etc. If you’re using VPN, you hide your identity (IP) from the websites you visit and also if its configured to use their own DNS server, you can somewhat eliminate the DNS manipulation.

    Anyways if you’re not sure, try to use a VPN and HTTPS everywhere and use firewall to lock down all your exposed ports. I don’t know how to configure firewall for port lockdown in android, but Rethink DNS (check Fdroid) is kind of helpful here.