In the technology world, VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) are a hot topic. No matter where you seem to be heading, there are advertisements promoting VPNs whenever you use your computer or other mobile devices.
But what exactly is a VPN and how can it help you protect sensitive data like your financial information?
We will take an in-depth look at VPNs – what they are and how they work. Then we’ll talk about whether VPNs really are something you need for your online security.
What is a VPN (Virtual Private Network)?
Let’s start with the basics: what on earth is a VPN, and do I need to be a computer engineer to understand the concept? Actually, VPNs are not all that complicated. Let’s use the analogy of driving a car.
Let’s imagine that connecting to the Internet is like driving a car. Normally, when you want to visit a website, you have to…
