One of the applications that you may hear about to keep your online connection more secure is a virtual private network (VPN). This is a service that basically takes your internet connection and reroutes it through its own servers before connecting you online.
Many VPNs are advertised using FUD (fear, uncertainty, doubt) tactics. These companies make promises of encrypting your online connection and keeping your data safe. However, some of them have been found to be not very private after all.
What Is a VPN?
A VPN is a service that will route your online traffic through one or more of its servers. These servers can be anywhere in the world, and at times, you may be using different ones.
The VPN is designed to encrypt internet traffic and make your online connection secure by being a middle man between you and the internet.
Before you get scared into thinking you need a VPN, you’ll want to check out our list below of the reasons that you may not really need one after all.
Used with permission from VPNCrew
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