How does a VPN work?

An VPN or “Virtual Private Network” works by routing all your internet traffic through a remote server, thus it makes it appear that you are browsing the internet through that remote source. With a VPN, not even your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or other third parties can see which websites you visit or the data you send and receive online. All your data traffic is routed through an encrypted virtual tunnel. An VPN connection is also secure against external attacks and reduce the risk of being haked or spied on.

Is a VPN enough to ensure my online privacy?

VPNs do not completely mask your online identity. For instance, there are several ways for advertisers to recognize and track you when you browse the web. Website trackers and cookies can still attempt to identify you. Sites and advertisers can also recognize you by taking note of a number of distinctive details such as os, device, browser version, so on and so forth.

Is my Web Browser safe?

An effective strategy to be even more secure and improve your online privacy will include a VPN of course, and also a highly customizable browser such as Firefox or Brave.

The Tor Project and it’s anonymous Tor Browser is also a very good tool to add into your privacy arsenal.

” Tor Browser isolates each website you visit so third-party trackers and ads can’t follow you. Any cookies automatically clear when you’re done browsing. So will your browsing history. “

The Tor Project

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