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How do Online Activists Benefit From a VPN?

Many people falsely believed that the only threat they face online is a hacker or a computer virus. This turned out to not be the case as governments the world over have been found to be using the Internet to track people’s information and do mass surveillance. You can be sure that they’re following the activity of online activists, especially in more restrictive countries. Do not fool yourself, these restrictive countries can include both the UK and the USA.

Even the most common of online activist activities can be tracked and used against you if you don’t protect yourself. This is where a VPN service comes in handy.
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Internet Security Myths, Misinformation, the NSA and Encryption

Internet security myths have gone through the roof recently. I even recently read an article on another website, that I won’t name because I’d rather not start a flame war, which took these myths and made them ‘facts.’ The most maddening thing was that the article had no back-up proof or references about the claims it made.

I’m going to look at a few points made in this other article as it will address a few common VPN facts, internet security myths and spying myths that are floating around out there.

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The Hacker Ninja Attack That a VPN Can Save You From

There are a myriad of things out there that goes under the overall name ‘hacking.’ But what exactly are these acts and what is the absolutely easiest one for hackers to accomplish?

This is a stealth attack, like a deadly ninja, known as a fake wireless access point (Fake WAP). You may also know it as a ‘man in the middle’ attack. Hackers can do this easily enough, stealing your data secretly so that you’re none the wiser. Worse yet, you’ll HELP them do it! A VPN is your key to making sure this doesn’t happen to you, even if you do fall into their trap.
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How Does a VPN Work to Protect Privacy?

VPNs are the hottest technology out there for those that are concerned about their online privacy. It seems like every other day there’s a new story about a data leak, and many of them could have been prevented with a little of better encryption, and encryption is what VPNs do.

Knowing they work is great, but knowing how they work can help you determine that they are right for you and that you need one. We’ll look at how they work, what they’re superior to, and how they could impact your Internet speed.

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What is a VPN? Why do People Use a VPN?

A VPN stands for Virtual Private Network. It is a method used by computer users all over the world to secure and protect their privacy while using the internet. In the past, it has usually been corporations that used VPNs, but private citizens are using them more and more often lately for the very same reasons of safety and privacy that companies have enjoyed for years.

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