[mothered]

I cannot tell if you're literally blind, or what is going on here, "Your IP address - it's your identity, which could be used by hackers to log into your computer to steal personal information." "which could be used by hackers to log into your computer to steal personal information"

Oh good Lord, I'm at a loss as to your Incapacity to comprehend such a simplistic post.

For the third time, "generally" (yes generally) speaking, It's a given that an IP address can be used maliciously to compromise one's system and gain access. You've just confirmed this with your above post. As a result of this statement, you've replied as follows:

as if you were implying that this will happen if you don't use a vpn, so are we talking about a vpn or a rat here?

Once again: Where did the OP Imply (as you've stated) that "others can log Into your computer and this will happen If you don't use a VPN?".
It's this very question that needs clarification.

The official site states (not verbatim), to the effect of the OP's opening post, and exactly the statement you're questioning:

Hide your real IP when surfing the web to prevent hackers or identity thieves from monitoring your web activity or stealing your personal information.
Source: http://www.autohideip.com/

I suppose you also have a problem with the developers?