One thing that concerns a lot of people when it comes to being active in the online world is their security. Due to so many of us being online these days, it’s presented the perfect opportunity for cyber criminals to wreak havoc and one of the typical things they do is steal data. This is where VPNs come in as they present one of the best ways to keep data secure when you’re using the internet.

A VPN, or virtual private network to give it its full name, works by creating an encrypted tunnel between the user and the remote server that the VPN service is running off. This means that any date travelling along this tunnel is scrambled and therefore secure from any prying eyes. Another benefit of using a VPN is the fact that a user’s computer or device will be using the IP address of the VPN server they are connected too rather than their own, helping to mask their identity and keep them anonymous.

Once the outgoing data has made it to the VPN server it then enters the public internet where the data could once again be intercepted but because it will appear to have originated from the VPN server, it will be extremely difficult for it to be traced back to the original user. Also, if the person is connecting to a site which is secured using HTTPS, the connection will remain secure throughout, and therefore so will the data.

This has seen VPNs grow in popularity for a number of reasons recently due to the benefits that they provide in both security and anonymity. For example, some Internet Service Providers (ISPs) or governments have decided that access to certain websites should be blocked for whatever reason. It could be a gambling site in a country where online gambling is prohibited, but by using a VPN the user’s device will connect to a server in another country, which will therefore mean the site is no longer blocked. 

The perfect example of this is in Asia, where, depending on the country, browsing the internet can be severely limited. When visiting these places it is always recommended to employ a trusted VPN provider, so that if you feel the need to place a bet on the World Cup 2018 at SBObet; there will be no issues whatsoever. 

VPNs are also useful when you’re connected to a public or a shared Wi-Fi network. There is always a concern that when using one of these networks that other people sharing the same connection will be able to intercept their data or snoop on them while they go about their business, but a VPN will prevent this from happening. Some crooks also set up hotspots in coffee shops that have Wi-Fi with the same name as the one offered by the business. This can have disastrous consequences, giving crooks free rein, but again a VPN can come in handy.

While VPNs were originally designed to secure desktop PCs, they are now available for smartphones and tablets too. Most people use their iOS or Android based mobiles to use the internet for things such as social media, betting and casino gaming, so it’s important that these devices are kept as secure as possible, especially because they all have the ability to link up to a Wi-Fi connection.