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There’s a big demand for virtual private networks in Sweden, according to this article.
Due to rising levels of cyber surveillance in Sweden, the number of Swedes who have started using personal VPNs has jumped 40% in the past few years. In an attempt to anonymize their data and shield their online behavior, the number of Swedes using paid VPNs has risen from 500,000 to 700,000. Read More
While this Chicago Sun-Times article doesn’t mention the PRIVATE WiFi personal VPN software, it does bring to the surface the growing need for using a personal VPN in public wireless hotspots. The article explains several key issues with WiFi privacy and safety, noting that “by their nature, personal VPNs actually deliver two privacy features. They allow you to use public Internet securely, but they also mask your computer’s IP (Internet Protocol, a numeric label assigned to every device on a network) address. This denies the websites you visit access to a valuable piece of personally-identifiable information.” Read More
We’ve all heard about antivirus software and firewalls. But we probably don’t know as much about the third leg of computer protection: a VPN, or virtual private network. In his latest article, company CEO Kent Lawson says we do this at our peril, because the damage we can suffer from not using a VPN may far outweigh the risks of the other two combined. After the large-scale hack attacks over the past few months at companies like Sony and Citibank, VPNs are now earning their spot as the third security leg that is vital to every-day computer security. Read More
Think hacking is difficult? Think again. CEO Kent Lawson outlines the two basic ways that cyberpunks can snoop on your online activities and explains why security experts (and even most WiFi hotspot Terms and Conditions) urge consumers to use a Virtual Private Network to secure their Internet communications. Read More
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Nearly one and a half million U.S. consumers were victims of medical identity theft in 2010, according to a study by The Ponemon Institute. Even more shocking: Nine out of ten U.S. consumers know nothing about the crime. If you’re one of them, that could be dangerous to your health and your finances. Read More
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