Virtual Private Networks

A Virtual Private Networks, or VPN, adds a layer of protection to your online activities by routing your traffic through an encrypted tunnel between you anyone who tries to spy on you. It's a technology that absolutely makes sense when you're out and about, using Wi-Fi networks you'll never see again, but a VPN can also protect your privacy at home, too. Since most of us are spending a lot more time at home than we used to, it's more important than ever to understand when you do (and don't) need to use a VPN at home. For a VPN to be useful, it's important to understand its limitations. Its main function is to protect your internet traffic and make it harder for observers to trace online activities back to you. Even with a VPN, advertisers and snoops may still be able to gather data about you. We recommend using a tracker blocker, like the EFF's Privacy Badger. The built-in tracker blocking capabilities of browsers such as Firefox are also important for protecting your privacy.

For a VPN to be useful, it's important to understand its limitations. Its main function is to protect your internet traffic and make it harder for observers to trace online activities back to you. Even with a VPN, advertisers and snoops may still be able to gather data about you. We recommend using a tracker blocker, like the EFF's Privacy Badger. The built-in tracker blocking capabilities of browsers such as Firefox are also important for protecting your privacy. Many experts also strongly recommends using antivirus software on your devices, enabling multi-factor authentication wherever it's available, and using a password manager. For the most part, we can be assured that our home networks arBut there are threats to consider when at home. The biggest one is from the company that provides you access to the internet. The US Congress has allowed ISPs to sell data about users and their online activities to anyone interested. ISPs say that this information will be anonymized, but the idea is still unnerving. A report from the FTC paints a damning picture of ISPs intruding on customer privacy.e safe. But there are threats to consider when at home. The biggest one is from the company that provides you access to the internet. The US Congress has allowed ISPs to sell data about users and their online activities to anyone interested. ISPs say that this information will be anonymized, but the idea is still unnerving. A report from the FTC paints a damning picture of ISPs intruding on customer privacy.



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