Ten years ago, the number of people with internet access doubled, with only 30% of the world population having access to the World Wide Web in 2010. With that number being twice as much, we can only imagine how the Internet has changed in the past decade and how we changed with it. Over time, many questions have been brought to our attention and we’ve shed light on some of the most “difficult” issues we’ve been facing with this generated traffic. And of all the many topics, the matter of data security never ceases. In the past few years, an interesting innovation seems to be the solver of this long-debated issue. VPNs are truly a transformative tool in the quest to make the Internet more accessible while at the same time safer than before. How are they changing our browsing experience, what can we expect in the future, and what are the many benefits of using them? This and more we’ll discuss in the text below.
Staying Safe Amid Cyber Attacks
Your data is not only compromised by many companies making use of the information for their own advertisement agendas or government bodies more than happy to interfere with your privacy but an increasing number of cyber-attacks are a recurring issue. It doesn’t come as a surprise that for hackers, it’s never been easier to access so much information about so many different people with the data being exposed and visible to everyone, especially with the rise of different social media platforms. Identity theft and the abuse of sensitive private material have been a real problem for many, but with the use of VPNs, you’ll have a safe environment for data transmission, especially when using public WiFi hotspots that are not secured.
Privacy Protection
We can, without any doubt, say that our world now as we know it is data-driven and under the heavy influence of millions of different statistics and information, changing the online landscape and consequently our real world depending on that information. Privacy protection has been one of those gray areas when it comes to discussions regarding the Internet, with many wondering how safe they can feel while browsing Chrome. Well, by using a VPN Chrome extension, you can be at ease and truly feel safe as you’ll guard your IP address from advertisers and other internet providers who are more than happy to use your data for targeting advertisements. It’s not only about data and privacy protection, it’s also about saving yourself from “clickbait” advertisements that simply drain money from your account, and although nobody forces you to buy anything, the subtle messaging of these advertisements is based upon your recent searches and interests, making you an easy catch.
Broader Access
Though the numbers have increased drastically, still there are many platforms and websites not available for certain countries, limiting the possibilities of learning and progress for those living in third-world countries or countries facing certain restrictions. And although many providers are trying to overcome these barriers, with a VPN you can do it yourself with the click of your mouse, making more material accessible and giving you a chance to see the world through a new lens.
What the future holds for VPN, we cannot say for sure. While some are debating how VPNs are circumventing laws and regulations, others see it as a way to broaden their horizons while at the same time making sure their valuable data stays protected and safe. What we can say is that it definitely made the Internet a much safer place, safer than ever before.
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