Why Use a Proxy Service?

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Proxy services can provide you with the security and anonymity you need while you're online, especially if you're using public Wi-Fi. The service creates a virtual private network that encrypts the data as it travels between your computer and the proxy service's servers. The web proxy then connects you with the websites you want to access while keeping your IP address anonymous and your data secure.

If you use an unsecured internet connection, the experience is similar to using a telephone when they were first invented. Many people shared the same line. At any given time, you could pick up the receiver and hear your neighbor's conversation. You never knew if someone was listening in.

When you use either paid or free public Wi-Fi with an unsecure connection, whether it requires a login or not, hackers can see what you're doing online. They can see passwords you're using, webpages you're viewing and your IP address without you even knowing. If you're just watching funny YouTube videos, you probably don't need to worry. However, if you're doing anything that requires you to log in, such as opening your email or accessing your online banking, you could be in danger.

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