Most people are unaware that their personal data is usually exposed when they connect to the internet on a public network. A VPN helps keep private sensitive information by encrypting information as it moves back and forth between the device and the internet. A VPN encrypts a device’s communications through the internet by transforming normal text into an unreadable mess of characters. Only the device connected to the VPN and the server can decrypt the messages. Without the VPN anyone can intercept the data and gain access to sensitive information.
VPNs also protect devices against cybercriminals that try to track your online activities. This is especially important when you’re using a public Wi-Fi network, which makes it easier for hackers to eavesdrop on your data. VPNs allow users to connect their devices in a secure manner, including desktop computers and smartphones, tablets and laptops, so that cybercriminals cannot access their personal information.
It’s no secret that a lot of ISPs collect, store and sell the data of their customers. ISPs can track browsing history to determine the location of an individual and provide specific advertisements. A VPN protects browsing data and prevents ISPs from selling it to third parties. It also assists consumers in avoiding price discrimination, which can result from ISPs tracking their purchases and selling that information to product manufacturers. A VPN blocks these third-party websites from identifying users by concealing their IP addresses.