Online Security Vs Privacy Archives

The internet can be a confusing place. There are so many stories of cybercrimes, like people stealing your information online, that it can be difficult to know what to do. Online security and privacy are two words that get used a lot – but what do they actually mean? Security vs Privacy Privacy means you can’t be seen by other people. In computer/internet terms, this would mean that everything you do on your computer or the internet remains hidden from other people. Whereas security refers to being protected and the different things you do to ensure that no one can infiltrate your computer or invade your privacy. As you can see security and privacy work hand-in-hand, but what’s the best way to ensure our computer protection on the internet? VPNs for Online Security VPNs (virtual private networks) are one of the best ways to bump up your security and ensure that you always remain private – even while on the internet. The internet is a public network and anyone can see who is using it and even what they are using it for. However, by using a VPN we can maintain our privacy. Instead of connecting directly to the internet, you first connect to your VPN. This VPN changes your online identity (your IP address) and then connects you to the internet. This way, if someone tries to see who you are, or what you are doing, they will only be able to see the VPN – it’s like an invisible cloak for the internet. It’s as simple as that. Using a VPN is one of the easiest ways to improve your internet security without having to know much about how they work. Most VPNs are designed so easily that all you have to do is open the application and click connect. For those who are more tech-savvy, you will also be able to change things like servers and protocols to specialize your VPN experience. What VPN to use VPNs have become very popular over the past years because of the growing demand for high-quality and secure VPNs. Luckily, this means that there is a competitive environment that keeps companies in check. When it comes to VPNs, stay away from the free ones. It isn’t easy to maintain a quality VPN company and you can only imagine that they are going to take shortcuts if they aren’t charging for their service. Not only that, but some free VPNs even store your information and sell it to the highest bidder – the exact opposite of why you downloaded the VPN in the first place. The pricing for a quality VPN isn’t too bad and there are a lot of specials if you subscribe for longer periods of time. If you buy a single month subscription you will be paying in the range of $6 - $10 a month, with the price getting as low as between $3 - $6 per month if you subscribe for a year or more.

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