If you want to stay safe and anonymous online, it's important to understand the difference between a proxy and a VPN.

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a network that protects user identifications by rerouting the traffic and helps you to connect to a remote computer. A proxy does the same job as a VPN. But there is ...

One of the most common methods to bypass geo-restrictions and access geo-blocked content is to use a virtual private network (VPN). A VPN not only unblocks geo-restricted sites, but it also adds to ...

A proxy server is an easy and secure way to protect your identity online. But is it better than a VPN? We explain how proxies work and whether you should be using one. I'm a senior analyst charged ...

Proxy hosting services have reported a striking increase in business from UK users since the Online Safety Act was introduced, with one, Decodo, recently citing a 65% increase. Following the Act, some ...

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AdGuard VPN has made its proprietary TrustedTunnel protocol open-source. Here's what you need to know about the protocol and ...

One of the disconcerting things about using a virtual private network (VPN) is that it can be hard to tell when it's doing ...

It is no surprise that due to the increase in corporate cyberattacks many are turning to proxies and VPNs to avoid digital crises. While these two approaches share similar functions, understanding ...

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Online privacy is gaining more attention than ever before, with users turning to a variety of tools and services to protect themselves online (via Security Magazine). Edward Snowden shocked the world ...