How a VPN can keep you safe online and other advantages

Confused on how a VPN can keep you safe online then look no further than this blog post. A VPN or a virtual private network allows you to create a secure and encrypted connection between you and the internet. The way it works is you connect to a server which is owned by the provider of the VPN and that acts as an intermediary between your device and the websites that you are visiting. The VPN encrypts your internet traffic: When you connect to the internet through a VPN, all of your internet traffic is encrypted, meaning it is scrambled into an unreadable format. This prevents anyone from intercepting or monitoring your online activities, as they cannot read the data passing through the VPN tunnel.

The way that a VPN protects you is that it protects your online privacy by hiding your IP address which is used to identify your specific computer which means if someone gets a hold of your IP address they could find you in real life which causes problems when concerning your protection. It also protects you while browsing the internet because your internet service  provider cannot track your online activities because it encrypts your browsing. A VPN also secures your connection on public Wi-Fi. Businesses are cracking down on cyber attacks and one of the most common ways of cyber attacking someone is by doing a man-in-the-middle attack. An attack like this means that while you transfer data over the internet someone sitting close by will grab that information and put it on their own personal PC without you knowing about it. This can cause huge breaches in a companies defence against cyber attacks as it can lead to leaked emails and passwords. However a VPN will prevent that by offering a more secure and encrypted way of browsing the internet.

A VPN can also offer other advantages which are that they make your PC think its in another country without doing anything other than selecting a location. This means that you can view region locked content such as movies, films and websites that may not be released in your or other country’s yet but is released somewhere else around the world. This can be very continent as it allows you to get more out of your subscriptions and online browsing. It can also be used to protect you online from unwanted advertisements because they track you online depending on what you search for. They then use that information to give you advertisements that you will want to click on such as new clothes or IT equipment. This can be good if you don’t want to be followed everywhere by annoying ads that track your internet browsing.

 

For a quicker run down of how a VPN can assist you in your day to day life:

Security: VPNs encrypt all data that travels between your device and the VPN server, which means that any third party trying to intercept your online activity will only see a stream of encrypted data that they cannot decipher. This is particularly important when using public Wi-Fi hotspots, where your data is more vulnerable to hacking.

Privacy: VPNs hide your IP address and make it difficult for websites, advertisers, and other entities to track your online activity. This is important because many websites and online services collect data about users without their knowledge or consent.

Access to geo-restricted content: Some websites and online services are only available in certain countries or regions. VPNs allow you to connect to a server in a different country and access content that would otherwise be unavailable to you.

Remote work: VPNs allow remote workers to securely access company resources, such as files and applications, from anywhere in the world.

Overall VPNs are very important and must be used when you are out and about while working especially in coffee shops and cafes where there are lots of people using their laptops and it wont be out of place for someone to cyber attack you and get very important data. This also applies for personal information as well as work information which can include names, dates and bank account information. VPNs can provide a safer and more private online browsing experience and paying for a VPN will certainly protect you from attacks that you didn’t even know were there.

Here at Hamblett consultancy we deal with lots of issues and problems relating to IT including IT safety which is very important to use and out clients. We would love for you to get further in touch with though emails or call and we would be happy to discuss any issues you might be having such as computer issues, cyber security and Microsoft 365. We also do on side installations of computer hardware and servers giving you the choice to choose the best option for you weather you want online help or on site help.