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What is a proxy? All you need to know about using a Proxy

What is a Proxy?

Proxy is basically a purposeful computer which serves as an intermediary hub between the endpoint device, like a computer or laptop, and the server which is being used to request a service from the user. All the internet requests gets processed through proxy servers. By letting the user to connect via one of these servers, the host computer can send the user requests to proxy server which in turn processes the request and finally returns the required result to the user which he wanted. So, in this manner proxy is actually serving as an intermediate between the user machine and all the remaining computers over the internet. These servers are generally located at user’s own system, or between destination servers on the internet and user’s system.

Proxy server remains invisible to the user. All requests sent over internet and their returned responses to the user appears to be associated with addressed Internet server. A proxy can exist as a firewall server on the same machine or it can be configured on an entirely different server, which in turn can forward the requests via firewall.

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What is Ransomware and how to avoid it

What is Ransomware

Ransomware is a type of malware used for blocking a specific user from accessing data on his own computer and also disabling the functionalities which can unblock the restricted access to data. Then, the author of the malware will demand a ransom amount which the user needs to pay in order to restore the access to blocked data. For any normal user having only some basic understanding of Computer and Internet, Ransomware can be considered as one of the most vulnerable and dangerous type of malware. If a user gets infected with it, he has no other choice than paying the ransom amount which can be up to few hundred dollars.

The Ransomware malware program is designed in such a way that it will frequently lock down a computer, followed by display of several images related to law enforcement in order to frighten the user and extort some money from the targeted victim. Some ransomware will not only lock your computer, but also encrypt your files, after which you won’t have any access to those files.
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Review of StrongVPN

A VPN provides a way for transmitting and receiving data over internet through a public network in such a way that it seems you are actually connected on a private network. It keeps your browsing activity, current location and identity completely private by encrypting your data and then routing it over its own remote servers. In simple words, a VPN would hide your network location from which you are connecting and let you access internet without imposing any restrictions.

Since many countries have blocked several websites such as YouTube, Facebook and Google, one would need an excellent VPN in order to connect to internet without bothering about those restrictions and browsing the internet securely. For example, in order to use internet in China, which has put restrictions on most of the websites, using a VPN is a must.

One of the most effective and popular VPN used worldwide is StrongVPN. It is a US based company which was set up in 1994 and it provides VPN servers in 21 countries and 45 cities supporting most of the VPN protocols. Its high speed servers provide excellent encryption of data, IP address switching and secure browsing.
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Private Internet Access: What is a VPN?

What is a VPN?

A Virtual Private Network – or VPN – allows you to send and receive data via the internet using a public network as if you were connected to a private network. In other words, it is a system that allow you to connect to a public network (a hotspot, for example) but acts as if you were connected to your company’s host computer. This makes it difficult to be located and greatly improves the security of your connection. But let’s not get too technical. Below you’ll find the principal uses of a VPN:

  • Access to services that are only available in some countries, principally audiovisual content (such as television shows, series or podcasts). For example, if you want to watch your favorite programs on Netflix or Hulu, but you are not in the United States, you can’t. Unless you use a VPN to access those website from a US server!
  • To send sensitive data (such as banking information) via an encrypted connection. Many people use these systems to protect their banking and personal information from being robbed by third parties when connected to public networks, and/or to maintain anonymity.
  • To create your own VPN and allow your employees to access your company’s private network, including if they are not physically connected to it.

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