Apple’s Private Relay feature has attracted a lot of attention lately. This new feature is a part of iOS15.2, which has just been released to developers and public beta testers. Private Relay is supposed to be Apple’s own take on VPNs, aimed at providing more security to Safari Users. Could this launch mean the end for VPN companies? Will Private Relay make VPNs obsolete for Apple users? Let’s take a closer look at the much anticipated Apple feature to find out.
The Private Relay feature will offer browser-based encryption and will be automatically downloaded to iPhones and other Apple iCloud-enabled devices (excluding the Apple watch) along with Apple’s system updates. Private Relay encrypts the information about the user, even from Apple itself. With Private Relay your identity, exact location and your browsing habits will be hidden from Apple and third parties.
Private Relay should be extremely easy to use since it will be built into Apple’s operating system and possibly will even solve the problem that some people have with standard VPNs - the slowed down the internet speed.
Although it may sound like Private Realy is just Apple’s own version of a VPN, this new feature actually has a lot of gaps to fill if it wants to replace VPNs. For example, Private Relay will allow users to choose a general IP address, an IP address in their country of residence or any country within the time zone. When it comes to locations, VPN users have way more options, which also enhances the security of the users. With a VPN you are free to choose an IP address that’s thousand kilometers away from you. With Private Relay you are still tied down to your physical location to a certain degree.
Now, what this means for the advertisers is that while they can’t know exactly where you are, they can still bombard you with targeted ads since they will have a general idea of where you are located. This also means that one of the most popular reasons why people get VPNs - being able to watch the content that is blocked in your country, also won’t be present with Apple’s Private Relay. This is because of Apple’s involvement with content creation and its very own rules regarding regional blocking strategy.
Another reason why we believe this feature won’t be able to replace VPNs is that it will only be available in selected countries. According to Apple’s own announcement, Private Relay will not be accessible in China, the Philippines, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Saudi Arabia, Uganda, South Africa, Colombia, Russia, and Belarus. Arguably most of these countries are the ones that need online privacy the most, so this is definitely going to affect the overall popularity of the product.
As we mentioned in the intro, this is a feature that only works with Safari, so users can not incorporate the Private Relay into Chrome or Firefox, both of which have way more users than Safari. This is also likely to alienate millions of users who favor other browsers over AApple’s Safari.
On top of that, there is still a lot that we don’t know about this feature, and a lot could still change before regular users get to test out the Private Relay. We know that it will help users to encrypt their data, but to what extent? What other features are going to be a part of this launch? Will Apple actually live up to all the hype around its Private Relay? We still don’t know that.
This move is definitely Apple’s attempt at listening to their user base more. There have been more and more conversations about online security and privacy. The many instances of big tech abusing their user data have also helped advance the conversation around this topic. People are learning about all the ways that we expose ourselves to attacks when we choose to browse online without any security or special privacy tools like VPN. And while Private Relay is definitely a positive addition to Apples upcoming update, it's very unlikely that it will be able to replace or even compete with quality VPNs and here’s why:
VPNs still hold an upper hand when it comes to the variety of IP addresses that can be used by their clients, meaning that they will avoid targeted ads and get to the blocked content easier. VPNs are also more inclusive. They aren’t limited to specific countries, or specific browsers. With Private Relay, the security benefits are limited to Safari, which is quite inconvenient.
While the general trend of prioritizing online privacy is a definitely a step in the right direction, with all that we know about Private Relay now, its safe to say that it will be a nice addition for Safari users, but will hardly be sufficient for those who actually want to be private online and protect themselves against snoopers, hackers and hungry advertisers.
A lot is still unclear with Private Relay, but it will likely not be the answer to all of Apple’ users’ security concerns. The VPN market might get more competitive but VPN’s themselves are hardly in danger.
Although, separate browsers coming up with their versions of Private Relay and making anonymity online much more accessible could really shake up the VPN Market in the long run, but still - for those who fully understand the benefits of having a solid VPN, Private Relay will not be sufficient. VPNs offer so much more than just vaguely disguised IP addresses.
The fact that online security has been getting a lot of attention online is definitely a good thing. This new feature may even raise awareness regarding online security among the larger audiences. And while it looks like Private Relay will have limited security benefits, we can never argue against any improvement in this direction.
It’s clear that VPNs are here to stay. Apart from the security benefits which are the most crucial part of this technology, they also offer a lot in terms of convenience, including but not limited to avoiding targeted ads, watching the content that would otherwise be blocked in your country and oftentimes getting better deals when shopping online. This is not to say that all VPNs are made equal, some of them might be doing even less than what Private Relay wants to accomplish, but a solid VPN goes way beyond this new Apple feature.
This launch is definitely going to have a limited effect on the VPN market and the general discourse around online security. Whether or not it will be able to actually impact the existing VPNs is still unclear. Although when we take a closer look at what Private Relay offers, it’s clear that VPN benefits far outweigh this new Apple feature.
The VPN market will definitely have to undergo a transformation over the next couple of years, there is no arguing against that. But it’s unlikely that Private Relay will play a huge role in this development.
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The truth is that our phones have an overwhelming amount of information about us, our habits, likes and dislikes, how we communicate and who we communicate with. It’s not just the companies that produce our phones but it is also the app we use on a daily basis. This is why we've combined the list of the top 5 worst apps for your online security.
And we know, some of the apps listed here are pretty hard to get rid of, unless you’re trying to alienate yourself from the rest of the world. Our only hope here is that you will at least approach these apps with more caution and take those extra steps to protect your privacy as much as possible.
This probably comes as no surprise to most people, but Facebook is one of the worst apps when it comes to privacy. While it may be the most popular and widely used social media platform/app, it is also the worst when it comes to privacy and security. Facebook has been a part of numerous scandals revolving around the problematic practices of Big Tech and the many instances of serious data breaches. So far it looks like there is a culture of privacy abuse in all major social media platforms. Still, Facebook stands out as the most invasive app that tracks your every step and benefits greatly from it. Facebook has an overwhelming list of terms and conditions, which grants the app the permission to track your contacts, private messages, your camera and microphone, your Wi-fi, and even your location. It continues to track your every move even when you are not using Facebook. The many conveniences that come with using this app definitely have a price.
Facebook, above all other apps, knows your online habits and tendencies. It keeps track of everything: what you are looking at, what you are liking, what type of content you are engaging with. Facebook then uses this data for its own gain, so it can show you targeted ads - the ones that you are most likely to click on. We know that swearing off Facebook isn’t for everyone, since you also risk missing out on a lot of opportunities, but stay cautious of what you share and do on Facebook because nothing goes unnoticed by the app.
Messenger is no better than Facebook. In some way it is even worse since this is where we tend to share private information with others, assuming that they will stay private. But did you know that Messenger does not use end-to-end encryption? This means that it’s much easier for third parties to access your messages and freely read through them. And Facebook is not the one to shy away from invading their users’ privacy.
It should be mentioned that these suspicious practices can also be used for good. For example, it allows to control the spread of Fake News, or it can alert Facebook if someone is planning a dangerous event or even threatening another person via Messenger. In reality, though, Facebook has failed to use its practices for good and has been mostly dealing with the backlash from using its power to spy on people with the aim of improving the effectiveness of their targeted ads. The thing with Facebook is that based on their history, they are very likely to use your data without you even knowing it. They are not the most ethical company out there, so beware. If you can't quit Facebook Messenger completely, just make sure to reconsider your habits and actions, as well as your current security settings on Messenger because you are definitely being watched.
This is yet another wildly popular app that became wrapped up in the controversy regarding its data collection policies. TikTok is a video-sharing social media platform that has grown at a rapid pace over the last couple of years. And while it is definitely entertaining for its users, it also comes with a lot of questionable policies. Tiktok, just like the other apps we’ve mentioned so far, collects data about its users. This app has access to your camera, microphones, contacts, location, your social network contacts, and it is also collecting data about you based on your behavior on TikTok. On top of that TikTok’s current security system leaves a lot to be desired. The app has fallen victim to hackers and various cyberattacks over the last couple of years.
In 2020 we got the confirmation that it was possible to attack TikTok accounts through SMS which just added fuel to the fire surrounding TikTok.
Your TikTok account is more vulnerable than your other social media pages so keep that in mind when using the app to communicate with others or handing over your personal information to the app. On top of that, make sure that you adjust the privacy settings in your TikTok account if you think that you don't want to give up the app completely.
Weather apps are often overlooked in discussions regarding app security, since there really isn't much to them - mostly people just check them during the week and don’t spend more than a couple of seconds using them. But turns out Weather apps are actually extremely bad when it comes to online security and privacy.
These apps take advantage of the fact that most of us don't think too much about our weather app security and use this for their own gain. If you’ve ever had a weather app, you’ll know that you have to allow the app to access your location in order for it to show you the right temperature and what kind of weather you can expect throughout the day. Well, these apps track your location even when you aren't using the app and then sell it to advertisers. Creators of these apps know that people won't spend too much time going through the terms and conditions of the weather app so they take advantage of that. These apps make a lot of money from just selling your data to third parties who will then use it to advertise their product better. The best way to avoid data breaches through weather apps is to adjust your settings on these apps so that they can not track your location if you are not using the app.
The last app on our list is WeChat. This is a social media platform and mobile payment app combined. Online Banking systems and payment methods have greatly simplified our lives and it’s very hard to argue against them. But sometimes these apps can also overstep the line. One example of a payment platform that does not care about its users' privacy is WeChat. If you have never used WeChat, there’s a chance that you have at least heard about it because this app is no stranger to controversies. It has been confirmed that WeChat monitors the exchange between users that happens through their app, it has been banned in multiple countries and there's a high chance that they are selling this data to third parties. When we handle our finance online, we always have to consider the risks that are unique to online banking and online payment methods. There are other options for people who want to handle their money online, and if you decided to do that, WeChat probably should not be your first choice.
While spying on users is never a positive thing, it carries a whole new meaning when it’s about the app that we are supposed to trust with our money. Avoid taking risks, especially when the money is involved, and choose alternative payment platforms.
Generally speaking, apps can be very dangerous when it comes to online security. With so many apps with all these different T&C, we are very often giving away too much information without thinking about it first. Not all apps are dangerous, some of them respect users’ privacy and ensure that everyone has a clear understanding of the app’s privacy policy and the way they handle customer data.
Sadly most popular apps are not like that when it comes to security. All of the apps we have mentioned in the list have millions of monthly users and their popularity doesn't seem to be declining, even as these companies are facing lawsuits, allegations, and scandals.
The best way to protect yourself against privacy breaches is to educate yourself about the potential dangers of using various apps, then safeguard your personal information and generally practice more caution when surfing online. Also make sure to always adjust privacy settings on all your apps, even on mundane ones like the weather apps. In other cases when the app does not give you an option for a privacy policy that actually works for you, consider limiting your time on that app as much as possible.
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As people wake up to the real dangers of having all their personal information unprotected online, privacy tools are bound to end up on a lot of people’s wishlists.
With the Holiday season just around the corner, we’ve combined a list of the best privacy gifts you can give to your loved ones that combine practicality with intention. They vary across the price range and scope of what they can do in terms of your online security and your overall privacy. It’s up to you to pick a perfect match!
One of the best gifts you can give to someone who spends a lot of time online is a VPN subscription. BlufVPN has 4 different subscription plans, varying from 1-month subscriptions to 3-year subscription plans. You can start with just one month's gift, or purchase 36 months of VPN to set your friend and family up for years to come. Having a VPN can protect you against cyber-attacks and all attempts to gather your personal information without your consent.
They are also great for getting the best prices when you try to book hotels or vacation rentals. VPNs also help you overcome the geography blocks which restrict your access to different content based on your location. VPN redirects your internet traffic using a secure tunnel and connects it to one of many servers scattered across the world.
These days the hackers have extremely sophisticated mechanisms and tactics that would fool even the experienced cyber security enthusiast. This is why having a VPN is essential in today’s cyber climate. Do your friends and family a huge favor and get them a solid VPN subscription this Christmas.
This might not be the most exciting gift, but it is one that the recipient will use on a daily basis. One of the best practices for ensuring your online security is getting a password manager. We know that having a strong password is essential for protection against attacks on your accounts. What is equally important though, is having different, equally strong passwords for all your accounts. And this can easily get overwhelming when you are an avid social media user, who also likes to have access to various apps, likes to use different software, and generally uses the internet and all of its gifts to the max. A password manager is a simple and easy solution to this problem. A Password Manager keeps your passwords secure, it can also suggest strong passwords whenever you might want to open up a new account. This tool also helps you manage your passwords in a simple, straightforward way. Some people might feel like getting a password manager for themselves is a bit indulgent. So take the lead and get it for them! We guarantee their online privacy will benefit greatly from having the Password Manager.
If you don’t want to break the bank with your gift but still want to help out someone with their online privacy protection, get them a nice webcam cover. While placing a small sticker over the camera also gets the job done, they need to be replaced pretty often. On top of that, they don’t look all that professional. If you are giving a gift to someone who works in a professional environment or just likes the neat look of a solid camera cover, this is a great option. You can save some money on the gift but still make it extremely practical. You can be sure that they will get good use out of the webcam cover.
These small camera covers vary in their price, but they also vary in design. If you are afraid that the gift might come across a little too impersonal, feel free to browse the stores, both online and offline, for personalized camera covers. There are a lot of companies that make their webcam covers more aesthetically pleasing, so depending on the taste of the friend or a family member, you should be able to find a car cover that will complement their taste perfectly.
We’ve seen a lot of controversy surrounding our email service providers selling our data to third parties for financial gain. For someone who is concerned about security, this is a big drawback.
Sadly there aren’t that many options aside from the industry giants and those who try to prioritize privacy are often less accessible than their more famous counterparts. But this trend is slowly changing and for those willing to pay a bit more, having an email service provider that respects and prioritizes privacy is a viable option.
If you want to impress your security-obsessed friend this year, you can get them a paid email service that will provide the best possible experience while also respecting boundaries and privacy. One of the most well-loved paid email service providers is ProtonMail which will cost $48 per year. So you can easily give a one-year subscription as a gift.
This is an extremely thoughtful and useful gift and while it is definitely on the more expensive side, it is definitely worth the price.
If your friend or a family member is outraged by the surveillance and facial recognition technology that has been sweeping through the world you can get a fun gift they’ll surely appreciate. If you didn’t already know, anti-surveillance clothing really exists. This is every privacy geek’s dream. These clothes confuse the AI used for facial recognition and divert it to mistake your clothes for your face. These are relatively easy to come by and order online and they will surely make an impression on anyone who is interested in issues of privacy and security online. Plus anti-surveillance clothes are definitely some of the most unconventional gifts you can give to some and they will likely remember that gift forever.
Privacy Gifts can be a perfect mix of thoughtful and practical. As we approach the holidays, definitely consider privacy gifts even for people who may not know much about the topic. As you see here, you don’t have to break the bank to get someone a nice gift that will enhance their privacy and online security.
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Or even what your internet service provider knows about you based on your browsing history, internet habits, and online data? The real answer might actually scare you. Most companies that collect our data have an accurate picture of our beliefs, priorities, needs etc. They collect this data by observing our every move online, and yes that is true even if we don’t know about it or if we never consented to this process. But luckily we don’t have to put up with this. There are more and more tools geared towards increased online security and we are going to discuss a few of the outstanding examples down below. But first, let’s discuss why our online habits are even interesting to giant companies.
You might be thinking that as long as you’re not a famous or influential person, your online presence will largely go unnoticed. Actually, no matter your age, gender, or financial status, your data is extremely valuable to big companies, especially the ones that want to try and sell you things with targeted ads. The more information companies have about your digital footprint, habits, and preferences the better they can tailor their ads to you, increasing the chances of you falling for their tactic. In turn, these companies get to make a lot of money, even if their practices are extremely unethical.
On a completely different note, your online presence and the information companies can get on you can be used for political reasons as well, helping the candidates market themselves in a way that appeals to you personally. What’s even scarier is that so many people have no idea that they’re being watched online. Luckily there are ways to stop these companies or any other third party from seeing your online activity or data you store digitally. Here’s what you can do to prevent big companies from gathering your data.
A great first step towards more online security is knowing what these companies know about you so that you can protect yourself against any tactics or ads that might be used to sell you products or make a political candidate seem more appealing to you. One of the ways to figure out what data the big companies are using is to use the chrome extension called Data Selfie. This extension takes your Facebook activity and analyzes it to create a profile based on that data. It will then show you what the advertisers see, your preferences, your personality, and your intelligence as told through your Facebook engagement, profile, and public information. This can help you better determine which of the posts you see on your feed were tailored to you and you can avoid being influenced or swayed by these tactics.
In this day and age, if you do anything online, you should be using a VPN. Some people think that using an incognito mode is enough to shield their identity from internet service providers but that is a huge misconception. Unless you are using a VPN, everything you do online is being traced right back to you without any effort.
This isn’t just about safety either, having your data exposed online could mean serious security threats that could affect you online and in real life as well.
VPNs protect your identity, keeping you anonymous while you browse online. It’s important to choose the right VPN since there are many subpar options online. You might be tempted to get a free VPN, but just know that it will not do the job like it’s supposed to. Very often these very companies will sell your data to third parties, defeating the whole purpose of having a VPN.
Instead, opt for a fairly priced VPN that has all the necessary features. BlufVPN has over 500 servers in over 60 countries and ensures your safety online.
Another step you can take to increase your online security is to use anti-tracking extensions.
If you use a VPN but don’t clear your cookies on a regular basis, the trackers will still give out your personal details and habits. Clearing cookies manually on a regular basis can get pretty tedious so the next thing to do is to add some anti-tracker extension to your browser. Depending on which browser you use you might have more or fewer options for anti-tracking extensions. Some of our favorites are Privacy Badger and Ghostery but feel free to choose the one that works with your browser.
There are a lot of ways that our online service providers profit off of our negligence. We are so used to doing everything online that we rarely take the time to realistically assess all the risks and dangers of being unprotected online. You may believe that no company would be interested in your data, but as we mentioned above, there is always a third party that is more than willing to exploit you and your online data, for their own gain.
There will always be people who say that they have nothing to hide, so they won’t use any measures to ensure their digital security, but actually, these tools are just meant to provide the security that should have been granted to clients by all these big companies but sadly that’s just not the reality.
Protecting our online presence and data has become a personal responsibility, so the best thing to do is ensure you know about all the tools that can help you stay anonymous online while protecting your data. You can use all of these tools or a combination of some depending on your situation. But not having any protection when browsing online is the worst choice you can make for yourself and your safety since there are so many ways to attack and exploit our data when we don’t take those extra steps for security.
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Yes.
Have you ever seen one of those videos which asks “what is something that feels like it should be illegal, but isn’t?” Most of the time they show you something that really doesn’t seem very illegal, like a website that lets you do surveys for barely any money, and it’s a huge let down.
Well - using a VPN really can feel like it should be illegal because it unlocks so much and can change the way you use the internet for the better. And guess what? It isn’t. In most countries on the planet, it’s completely legal.
Having a VPN on your side lets you do so much different cool stuff that you just can’t without one, so it’s kind of surprising that it’s absolutely legal to use one in the vast majority of countries in the world.
The advantages are pretty obvious.
Be where you want to be, when you want to be there. Unlock the world’s content without geography-based restrictions. Stop taking crazy risks with your data and leaving your personal information up for grabs. Stay anonymous online. You don’t get these kinds of features legally any other way.
The idea that it should be against the law to increase your online security is crazy, when you think about it. People have been using anti-virus software, avatars and pseudonyms online since the beginning of the internet, so why wouldn’t we want to protect ourselves as best we can when it comes to our data and location?
In countries like the UK and the US, it’s become more and more necessary to worry about whether your data is secure or not.
Their governments have passed laws in the last decade which have given them the power to snoop on what you’re doing online, and that is absolutely not cool.
Depending on where you are in the world, the protections your VPN can offer will vary with the law. It also depends where the VPN provider you’re using is based - if they’re based in the UK, or the US, they can be forced to hand over your details to the government because of regulatory powers that help these governments to track down criminals.
Sometimes you want to do things without anyone watching. Like clipping your toenails, or inspecting your Pokémon cards. And that’s fine. No one needs to see how weird you are in your everyday life.
If you’ve got a VPN already, don’t be dumb.
Much like wearing tights on your head doesn’t make it legal for you to rob your local café, using a VPN does not make it legal to do illegal stuff online, even though using a VPN is entirely legal in most countries.
If you’re doing illegal things online, you should probably stop that. You might get caught. Also depending on what kind of illegal stuff you’re doing online, you are probably not a very nice person. We hope your parents are proud.
Most governments will still try and track you down if you engage in illegal activity online, and even though a VPN will protect your anonymity - there are other ways for them to find out who you are and what you’re up to. So - in conclusion - stop doing illegal stuff. Be nice.
Only a tiny number of countries actually ban the use of VPNs, or only let you use them with restrictions on their use.
China’s national firewall strictly controls the data that it is possible to access when you’re inside the country’s borders. Think of it as the Great Firewall of China. That’s why it’s very difficult to get your VPN working when you’re there - businesses can, but individual’s VPNs probably won’t work.
Shocker, the most censorship heavy country in the world doesn’t let their citizens circumvent geoblocking and find out about the rest of the planet.
Many sites and services are blocked but usually not as effectively as in China or North Korea. Still, if you’re there, best stay off your VPN. Iraqi prison is not a joke.
VPNs have been banned in the European country since 2015.
Russian bans VPNs outright, but not VPN traffic, yet.
As you can see, it’s a list of all the real cool guys with totally normal governments. Sorry if you’re from any of these countries, we’re sure you’re super great if you’re reading this. But your government is mean and won’t let you use something which pretty much everyone else on the planet can, so maybe it’s time to consider moving.
It is still possible to download and use a VPN in those countries of course, but we certainly wouldn’t recommend doing so. Most of those places don’t mess around when it comes to punishing those they believe to have broken the law.
Confused?
That’s understandable - VPNs are still pretty new technology and they’re seriously powerful too.
It’s not every day you can virtually transport yourself to an entirely different part of the world completely anonymously!
There’s one thing that isn’t confusing though: in the majority of places you’ll be in the world, it’s totally legal and legit to use a VPN and you’re welcome to do so.
So what are you still here for? Download BlufVPN today and start legally taking advantage of the best the internet has to offer.
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VPNs are also supposed to prevent anyone from seeing how you spend your time online. If you are interested in the topic of online privacy, you have probably heard about the fact that websites along with your ISP keep records of all connections made from your IP Address. Every time you visit a web page, your ISP as well as the website make a note of that connection and the log is created. The log records your IP Address, the time of your visit to the website, and the duration of your connection. This means that when you are browsing without a VPN, your online activity is pretty much exposed to at least two other parties.
Making sure that there are no logs leading to your IP Address is one of the main selling points for VPNs, So how exactly can VPNs help you avoid logs?
If you have read the definition above, you might think that the logs are relatively harmless and can’t do much in terms of intruding on your privacy. In reality, they are marketers’ favorite way to gather information about you and use it to market various products. Logs can also be used to determine some of our browsing habits, especially if you don't keep track of your browser cookies. You can also easily determine the location of the IP address through logs, which could create a whole new set of problems.
To put it shortly, as long as the websites or your ISP keep logs on you, your online identity is not private. ISPs or websites can sell that valuable information to a third party, putting your privacy and online safety at risk. The problem is that a lot of people do not know how easy it is for third parties to access your personal information and then use it without your permission, be that to advertise their products or find out personal information about you.
One way to resolve this issue is through using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) but are the VPNs enough to make sure you’re safe out there?
Firstly, let's define the term VPN in further detail. Virtual Private Networks connect the user to one of its servers, disguising the client’s IP address. When a website you’re visiting or your ISP tries to see your IP address, they will only see the VPN server, meaning that you can remain anonymous and retain your privacy when browsing.
While browsing without a VPN, your ISP sees exactly which services you are accessing, when you are using a VPN, your ISP only sees that you have connected to VPN and nothing more. Although, some people are skeptical about the many claims that VPN providers make regarding their services regarding anonymity and their no-logs policy. Skeptics might argue that some of those VPN companies might actually disclose the logs to third parties, which is something that has definitely happened before. This is why it’s crucial to do your research and read reviews before you decide on which VPN to use. While it might seem like any VPN is better than none, when you take a closer look at the log issue, it's evident that there is much more that we as consumers need to think about.
One way to know for sure, whether or not a specific company can be trusted with logs, is to take a closer look at their log policy. BlufVPN has a strict no-log policy, meaning that they do not keep logs in their system. Even if the third party was to approach the company, they would have nothing to offer or say, since they also don't know what the client is doing online. In a perfect world, all VPNs would adopt the same approach, but in reality, a lot of these companies are more than willing to sell the data and betray their clients.
Now you may be thinking, how can a VPN not keep any records on the websites that their clients visit? And you would have a point. VPNs do need to keep records, but they don’t have to be nearly as intrusive as the regular logs. Instead, they can keep track of the essential information without compromising the anonymity of their users.
Some VPNs distinguish between a connection log and an activity log. The connection log only concerns the connections that the private server made, meaning that your IP address will not be a part of that log. The activity log keeps track of when the client connected with the VPN server and for how long. Depending on the VPN provider, some will keep both kinds of logs, while others will only keep the connection log. Even if a VPN keeps track of both, your identity will still remain anonymous. But even with this information in mind, it's important to choose a VPN that will keep you anonymous no matter the circumstances, so choose carefully!
The importance of having a VPN is becoming more and more apparent, with so many public cases of data breaches and cases of non-consensual third-party involvements in online spaces.
But as we highlighted above, not all VPNs are created equal. Some might sell you a facade of privacy but they might be more than willing to hand over your personal information to third parties. While having a VPN is a smart choice for anyone who uses the internet, it’s crucial that you choose a VPN that can be trusted, the one that will not keep logs or sell your private data to a third party without your consent. BlufVPN is transparent about its no-log policies, has rock-solid encryption, and will always hide your location. Even if someone tries to pinpoint where you are browsing from, they will only be able to locate the VPN IP address, the same address used by thousands of other BlufVPN users.
Only trust VPNs that are transparent about their log policies and are not interested in selling your data to advertisers.
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It’s actually a very clever thing to do.
Every time you go online, open social media or use Google, you leave a digital trace behind you because your IP address is like your digital fingerprint. It’s unique to you. And the digital trace it leaves has value to corporations, authorities, and individuals who might want to profit from it.
After just 10 minutes of browsing, you have released a huge amount of information into the world. Many of the sites you visit log IP addresses, effectively spying on you, usually to deliver you more personalized ads, which of course get you to spend more money. They often also sell the record of your browsing behavior to other third parties. Every bit of data that you’ve given away in the past has value - that’s the money going out of your pocket to corporations and third parties you don’t even know are taking it.
We have become used to giving away personal information, and a lot of the time we don’t even know we’re doing it. Yes - we get warned about cookies, but just by having the weather app activated on your phone, Apple or Android know your exact location at all times. So do you actually have control over what’s being done with your information?
It can feel like the internet knows that you’re renovating your kitchen, planning a trip with your friends, or looking to buy new trainers. Shops can even know you’re pregnant before your own family members do.
If you have a cycle tracking app on your phone, the app can then sell that information to businesses that will then target you with ads about babies. But only of course if you forget to tell the app every time you get your period. If you have regular periods they’ll sell your info to someone who wants to offer you tampons. You get the idea.
So many standard household products come with an app now. Purifying fans, dishwashers, washing machines, and so on. How do you know they’re not selling your usage information to others, to target ads to you?
We would never go into a bar and shout out our age, address, recent purchases, and certainly not our entire browser history. Who hasn't asked an embarrassing question to Google? Isn’t that why you ask Google? When you don’t want to tell anyone else?
Your personal information is worth a lot of money to businesses that gather personal data on people. They can use it to target ads and political agendas based on your browsing behavior.
This can lead to the misuse of your personal information.
On top of that, if you live in a country where privacy is truly important and preserving your anonymity can mean the difference between life and death, what could be more important than hiding your IP address?
VPNs give you a way to be sure that your identity and your data are safely preserved.
When you connect to the internet using a VPN, you connect to one of the VPN provider’s servers instead of one which your Internet Service Provider chooses for you.
This effectively means that your IP address becomes the server’s IP address. A server that is simultaneously being accessed by possibly thousands of other internet users - which makes your true location impossible to track. Your IP will appear to be the same as thousands of other people’s.
That means that your anonymity is preserved. It also gives you information secure, private road to its destination, meaning no one can intercept it or view your activity whilst online. Ultimately, that means no more personalized adverts and your data staying where it should be. With you.
By using a VPN you put an end to the days of your information being sold on by countless corporations and third parties who want to make a profit from it, and you take control of your life online once again.
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