Post by gziggla on Aug 16, 2017 23:30:19 GMT 10
First up, VPN means virtual private network. Like the name suggests, it creates a private network where the content is only accessible by those who share the network.
VPNs work by passing all your data through a secure tunnel. The data within the tunnel gets mixed with proverbial junk so it's almost impossible for spies to make sense of it, thus securing your connection and the data.
thought the concept is simple, people have been using it for multitude of reasons, including but not limited to
1. Securing connections over public places because public WiFis are prone to phishing attacks. Phishing is an attack where people are conned into entering their sensitive credentials. Think click-bait
2. Making sure no site like Google or authorities like NSA are spying on you.
3. Bypassing region lock to access content like Xbox US Store, or accessing American library of Netflix since you get a new IP (though Netflix is trying to make things harder)
With that said, there are multiple things to look for in a VPN, again not limtied to:
1. Encryption - the data needs to be encrypted in order to attain a secure transfer of information
2. Log Policy - Your provider shouldn't be keeping all your activity logs. If they are doing so, and are registered from some region where the law asks them to provide the data, they'll be bound by the law to provide it. The way around it is to get a vpn that has a server in the region you're trying to connect, yet isn't registered from that region. That would ensure they aren't bound by local authorities. having no-log policy is also a bonus because there will be nothing to produce if they aren't maintaining it in the first place. you can try and read up more over vpn by googling vpns. and while you're at it, also read up on Edward Snowden's stance on privacy. that'll give you a fair idea. you can begin your reading from this point if you'd like :/
www.ivacy.com/anonymous-vpn/
3. Servers - As a rule, the more, the merrier. If you like logging from Australia and want to stream UK's content, you'll need a VPN that has servers in UK.
4. Kill Switch - It's actually the most important element because it "kills" your internet connection altogether as soon as the VPN connection drops thus ensuring you don't end up accidentally browsing with your real IP (it's traceable).
There's so much more to explain here. But I guess it'll give you some idea.
VPNs work by passing all your data through a secure tunnel. The data within the tunnel gets mixed with proverbial junk so it's almost impossible for spies to make sense of it, thus securing your connection and the data.
thought the concept is simple, people have been using it for multitude of reasons, including but not limited to
1. Securing connections over public places because public WiFis are prone to phishing attacks. Phishing is an attack where people are conned into entering their sensitive credentials. Think click-bait
2. Making sure no site like Google or authorities like NSA are spying on you.
3. Bypassing region lock to access content like Xbox US Store, or accessing American library of Netflix since you get a new IP (though Netflix is trying to make things harder)
With that said, there are multiple things to look for in a VPN, again not limtied to:
1. Encryption - the data needs to be encrypted in order to attain a secure transfer of information
2. Log Policy - Your provider shouldn't be keeping all your activity logs. If they are doing so, and are registered from some region where the law asks them to provide the data, they'll be bound by the law to provide it. The way around it is to get a vpn that has a server in the region you're trying to connect, yet isn't registered from that region. That would ensure they aren't bound by local authorities. having no-log policy is also a bonus because there will be nothing to produce if they aren't maintaining it in the first place. you can try and read up more over vpn by googling vpns. and while you're at it, also read up on Edward Snowden's stance on privacy. that'll give you a fair idea. you can begin your reading from this point if you'd like :/
www.ivacy.com/anonymous-vpn/
3. Servers - As a rule, the more, the merrier. If you like logging from Australia and want to stream UK's content, you'll need a VPN that has servers in UK.
4. Kill Switch - It's actually the most important element because it "kills" your internet connection altogether as soon as the VPN connection drops thus ensuring you don't end up accidentally browsing with your real IP (it's traceable).
There's so much more to explain here. But I guess it'll give you some idea.