A virtual private network is a service that hides your online activity from anyone else on the Internet. A VPN encrypts your traffic data, which prevents anyone else from being able to read it, and routes it through private tunnels to secure servers around the world. — Photo by Privecstasy on Unsplash
LONDON: On the move and looking for an Internet connection to check email or post a video to TikTok? It’s tempting to jump onto the free WiFi at the coffee shop or the shopping mall. But don’t do it unless you’ve got protection.
Using unsecured Internet access can be risky. Hackers can secretly put themselves between you and the Internet and view everything you do online, slip malware onto your device or even set up a rogue hotspot that looks authentic. It’s one of those times when it’s best to use a virtual private network, or VPN.
