VPN and Data Security
Many people are unaware that their personal data is often exposed by using the internet via a public network. A VPN secures sensitive information by encrypting information that is transmitted between a device’s internet connection and the VPN. A VPN encrypts the communications between a device and the internet by transforming text into a unreadable mess of characters. Only the device that is connected the VPN and the server will be able decrypt the messages. Without the VPN anyone could get access to this data and gain access to confidential information.
Additionally, VPNs help protect devices from hackers who want to spy on online activity. This is especially crucial when using public Wi-Fi networks where hackers can easily eavesdrop. VPNs allow users to connect their devices, which include laptops, desktop computers, tablets, and smartphones in a safe manner so that cybercriminals aren’t able to access their data or steal personal information.
It’s no secret that many ISPs collect, store and sell the data of their customers. ISPs can utilize browsing history to track an individual’s location and serve specific advertisements. A VPN protects browsing data and stops ISPs selling it to third parties. It also assists consumers in avoiding price discrimination, which could result from ISPs keeping track of their purchases and then selling that data to product manufacturers. By hiding IP addresses by hiding IP addresses, a VPN prevents third parties from tracking users on the internet.
