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Consider getting a VPN for your home network

As we’ve mentioned many times (because it’s that important), if you use public Wi-Fi, you need a VPN to protect your privacy. However, what about a VPN for your private home network? Virtually all private home networks are wireless, so you’re still using a Wi-Fi connection, albeit a (hopefully) password-protected one. A VPN can make […]

Safeguard your mobile data with a Virtual Private Network (VPN) service

A VPN ensures a secure internet connection by maintaining the privacy of your data exchanges over Wi-Fi. It encrypts information at both the sender’s and receiver’s ends, blocking any inadequately encrypted traffic. Whenever you need to use a public Wi-Fi access point, remember to connect through a VPN if it’s available.

VPNs are useful for accessing region-restricted streaming services

Yes, VPNs are exceptionally useful for security purposes. But they’re also good for other things, like accessing region-restricted streaming services. For example, if you’re in the U.S. and a show you want to watch is only available in the U.K., you can use a VPN with a server located in the U.K. to access and […]

Use a VPN when submitting sensitive information, such as banking data

Because VPNs encrypt data on both ends of a data transfer, there’s virtually no risk of the data being intercepted and read. If you’re working with especially sensitive information, use a VPN for peace of mind.

Do you know what Wireless Sniffing is?

Public hotspots are often left unsecured and their data transmission is unprotected, which makes your sensitive info vulnerable. If a hacker gets hold of your traffic, they could use sniffing tools to gain access to your passwords and credit card numbers. Don’t risk it – always make sure a connection uses WPA2 encryption when connecting […]

Use end-to-end encryption whenever possible

Without encryption, the data you send or store can be read by anyone who gains access to it. One option is to use a virtual private network (VPN), which is vital if you’re using a public network. But you can also often encrypt files in cloud or external storage. Some cloud hosts will do this […]