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WHAT IS VPN ?

              

            A virtual private network, or VPN, extends across a public or shared network, and acts like a tunnel so you can exchange data securely and anonymously across the internet as if you were connected directly to a private network. 

 

A virtual private network (VPN) is a technology that creates a safe and encrypted connection over a less secure network, such as the internet.

VPN technology was developed as a way to allow remote users and branch offices to securely access corporate applications and other resources. To ensure safety, data travels through secure tunnels, and VPN users must use authentication methods -- including passwords, tokens or other unique identification procedures -- to gain access to the VPN server.

                                               

 VPNs are used by remote workers who need access to corporate resources, consumers who may want to download files and business travelers who may want to log into sites that are geographically restricted. VPN services are critical conduits through which data can be transported safely and securely.

VPN explained

Information traveling between a connected device (computer, smartphone, tablet) and a VPN server is encrypted, and as a result, any applications running on the VPN network benefit from the security, functionality, and strength of the private network.

What many people don’t know is your home Wi-Fi network can be just as unsafe as a Public Wi-Fi network. Additional layers of security are needed to keep hackers, cyber criminals, and data thieves at bay. A VPN provides the privacy and data security you need.

A top-tier VPN service, like Hotspot Shield VPN, has the following advantages:

• Helps you avoid censorship blocks
• Masks your IP address
• Hides your physical location
• Encrypts data between your computer and the VPN server
• Does not log your browsing activity
• Allows you to access popular streaming services like Netflix and YouTube from other countries

 

How does a VPN work?

 

 

 

When you are at home, at a coffee shop, or while traveling, and connected to ISP without VPN you are connected to a public or shared network through your Internet Service Provider.

This means that any information you send through the public network is just that: public. Since an ISP can see what information you’re accessing, they can control the content you have access to by blocking and censoring websites.

Virtually anyone with the tools and know-how, including governments and businesses, can see what you’re doing, track when you do it, and where you do it from.

What’s worse is hackers and cybercriminals can steal your personal information — such as credit cards, bank account numbers, passwords, and other personal data you don’t want out in the open — to commit fraud.

 

WORKING OF VPN

                                                             

                                                               

How does a VPN protect me?

       Hides your IP address and physical location

 

     

You borrow the IP address and physical location of the VPN server and do not expose your personal information. In addition, many people use the same server simultaneously, so it’s much harder to separate your data from the data of others on the same server.

                                       

No logging

Hotspot Shield VPN does not log your browsing activity. Almost all Internet Service Providers (ISPs) track your browsing history. So when you use a VPN like Hotspot Shield, there is no record of the websites you have visited and which apps you use. This prevents hackers from exploiting vulnerabilities in these websites/apps to get to your personal information.

Data encryption

 

Your data is encrypted between your device and the VPN server. Even if a hacker is able to intercept your data between your device and the VPN server, it’s virtually impossible for them to decipher the information.

                      

Kill Switch protection

Insist on a VPN that has Kill Switch protection. There is a security vulnerability that can reveal your private information if your VPN connection is lost, even just for a few seconds. The solution is to be sure that you’re protected by a Kill Switch. A Kill Switch stops all data from being sent to the internet until a secure VPN connection has been re-established. If your VPN software does not have a Kill Switch, your computer might be leaking your private information without your knowledge

How do I use a VPN?

                     1.Download the VPN service 

                     2.Connect to the internet to any device

                     3.Open the vpn APP

                     4.Click Connect

What are the main benefits of using a VPN?

 

 

The justification for using VPN access instead of a private network usually boils down to cost and feasibility: It is either not feasible to have a private network -- e.g., for a traveling sales rep -- or it is too costly to do so.

In addition to providing a secure way for remote users to transmit or access information, VPN services are used for other purposes, as well. VPNs can hide a user's browsing activity, which is particularly helpful with public Wi-Fi connections. VPNs also allow users to connect to sites that may be blocked geographically.

VPN performance may be affected by a variety of factors, among them, the speed of users' internet connections, the types of protocols an internet service provider uses and the types of encryption the VPN uses. VPN services performance can also be affected by poor quality of service and conditions that are outside IT's control.

 

 

Stream everything

 

                          

 With unlimited bandwidth, you can access all your favorite content from any device, anywhere. Hotspot Shield is rated “by far the fastest VPN” by PC World.

 

 

Location privacy

 

                                   

 By connecting to a VPN, you can hide your IP address and location from public view. Hotspot Shield has over 2,500 server in 25 countries so you can choose where you connect.

 

 

Military-grade security

 

                                      

      

VPN uses best-in-class security and 256-bit AES encryption to ensure your data is protected so you can’t be watched or tracked, even from public Wi-Fi hotspots

 

 

Anonymous browsing

 

                              

VPN never tracks, logs, or stores any of your personally identifiable information, including your IP address.

 

 

 

Why else should I get a VPN?

 

Avoid censorship and surveillance

                                              

Governments, businesses, and hackers all over the world can see your private data, censor your favorite sites, and steal sensitive information. Put a stop to it with Hotspot Shield VPN.

Get unlimited bandwidth

Never worry about how much data you use ever again. Unlimited bandwidth means unlimited access to all your favorite content for streaming, browsing, social, and more with our VPN.

Keep your information private

 

 Hackers, cyber criminals, and identity thieves scour the internet for your personal data. With Hotspot Shield VPN, your data is indecipherable because we use the highest standard of encryption.

Connect on any device

 Just like you, we’ve got a lot of different devices, so why not connect them all? Connect up to 5 devices under 1 VPN account, for Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, Chrome, and more.

It’s super easy to use

 Sign up, install, and connect. That’s it. Once you see the check mark, you’re good to go. We’ve engineered Hotspot Shield VPN for the easiest, most intuitive user experience on the market.