How does a VPN work?
A VPN hides your IP address by letting the network redirect it through a specially configured
remote server run by a VPN host. This means that if you surf online with a VPN, the VPN
server becomes the source of your data. This means your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and
other third parties cannot see which websites you visit or what data you send and receive
online. A VPN works like a filter that turns all your data into "gibberish". Even if someone
were to get their hands on your data, it would be useless.
Why should you use a VPN connection?
Your ISP usually sets up your connection when you connect to the internet. It tracks you via
an IP address. Your network traffic is routed through your ISP's servers, which can log and
display everything you do online.
Your ISP may seem trustworthy, but it may share your browsing history with advertisers, the
police or government, and/or other third parties. ISPs can also fall victim to attacks by
cyber criminals: If they are hacked, your personal and private data can be compromised.
This is especially important if you regularly connect to public Wi-Fi networks. You never
know who might be monitoring your internet traffic and what they might steal from you,
including passwords, personal data, payment information, or even your entire identity.
