Privacy basics
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A proxy is any server that sits between your device and a wider network, such as
the internet. A virtual private network (VPN) server is a specific kind of
proxy, but many other kinds of proxy exist. Although inaccurate (and as a
result, confusing),
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Internet censorship is now more sophisticated and “lasting longer, affecting
more people, and targeting vulnerable groups,” according to Access Now, an NGO
that defends digital rights. Motivated by political power, restrictive social
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As internet users become increasingly savvy about their online security, VPNs
have grown in popularity. Once reserved for special purposes, VPNs have now gone
mainstream as more people realize VPNs can protect their private data and help
them access
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When people think of VPNs, the first thing that comes to mind is often personal
and work computers and the ability to stream movies. However, we are spending an
increasing amount of time using the internet on our phones rather than on a
computer. The
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This post was updated on October 21, 2022.
VPNs are not only a way to stream restricted content or hide your browsing
activity. Learn how a VPN can increase your overall security, privacy, and
freedom online, no matter how you use the internet.
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Many users turn to Proton to secure their most sensitive information. Your
security is our number one priority, and we employ advanced encryption in all
our apps to ensure that your personal data cannot be exposed by malicious
actors.
However, Prot
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the rush to digitalization. Daily
activities that once required in-person attendance, like classes, conferences,
and even family gatherings, are being held online.
While this increasingly internet-mediated life
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If you play online gaming, you are probably being spied on.
Privacy concerns may be inherent in the design of the game itself, such as games
that require access to your webcam or microphone. Some companies sell any
relevant information they’ve coll
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More and more people are taking their online privacy seriously. Facebook,
Google, Amazon, and numerous other online platforms are rightfully receiving
criticism for the amount of personal data they collect and monetize. However,
they are not the only
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The Internet made it possible for workers in the service economy to do their
jobs from any place that has a fast broadband connection. But the Internet also
opens up new avenues for criminals and surveillance.
If you’re a digital nomad, are thinking
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Most websites now use HTTPS to encrypt your connection and add an additional
layer of protection to your data. But if you are on public WiFi, using HTTPS
without a VPN means that some of your data will still be vulnerable.
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