Our next topic for discussion is Virtual Private Networks better known as VPNs. A colleague of ours from Winnepeg, MB; wrote a very insightful article on this concept that we would love to share. VPNs: Why they are needed, how they work and why it is necessary to use them. By Richard Bagot For each of us the ability to use modern technology is an order, without which it is hard to imagine our life. Even despite the fact that the Internet is simple and straightforward simple users who have not discovered all the possibilities of the web. Unfortunately, hackers using some of vulnerable systems on the Internet. This is due to the fact that your computer may be infected with a virus or simply not powerful enough to defend against hacker attacks. In order to protect yourself from online hackers simply use the VPN. Why is it better to use a VPN (And what is right for you?) Be sure that you will get all the benefits of using VPN, or Virtual Private Network. At any time, you can use the Internet in more favorable conditions. What Is a VPN? Virtual Private Network, or VPN for short is a special system that combines several powerful computers in the same network for general use on the Internet. Virtual private networks use in order to get access to one network resource, although users are located in different location. Local Area Network is also used as the protection of information when using a large number of users. During a VPN, you get a VPN client and your computer is now protected. In order to take advantage of the system, you must enter the main user data and your Computer automatically exchanges encryption keys with our server. Once your computer has been tested and connected to the server, all your data is in safe hands from cracking. The most important thing that you need to know about VPN: all information sent or received through your computer completely confidentially. This convenient system let to be mobile in action and receive all information via secure channels. You can surf and use your computer to access all of the programs on the Internet without identifying you as a user. In order to learn more about all the possibilities go to the How Stuff Worksarticle. Why do you need to use a VPN? VPN is the easiest and most reliable way to secure your information and you are safe from hacker attacks or other use of your private information. There are several types with VPN: • The student / worker. Using VPN in this case involves obtaining information for educational purposes. Individual accesses to the network and a database for use with a training purpose or to work during travel. For example a student can gain access to educational materials using WI-Fi in a cafe or other public place. • The downloader. If you need to upload a book, movie or program and thus be noticed that VPN is what you need. Using a VPN you remain incognito and you do not have to pay a fine or threat to get a subpoena for the use of materials on the Internet. • The privacy minded and security advocate. If you care to be incognito at home or abroad that VPN is completely hides all your data. • The globetrotter. If you want to watch your favorite programs, or receive other content that is prohibited in your country, with the help of VPN you can bypass any information gateways. • Some combination of the above. If you do not belong to the above users, you can still use the VPN in order to hide all information and it is easy to be Internet user’s incognito. The danger in using a common Wi-Fi. Do not be naive and believe that public access to the Internet via Wi-Fi is not possible to trace. Secret Service, hackers and online vandals just easily hack into your computer while using public access. If you want to be incognito and protect yourself from identity theft or other attacks that you need to use VPN.
Posted on: Mon, 05 Aug 2013 21:12:37 +0000
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