Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Staying Secure Online


You know what's crazy? That a lot of that really incredible-seeming high tech surveillance stuff we see in movies actually exists in real life. Somehow when I'm watching it on the big screen, it seems so far fetched that people can be tracked so easily. But then I'll read an article about the latest "advancements" and realize that what I thought was fiction is anything but.

ProXPN is a Free VPN, or virtual private network. This means that when using proXPN, all your online data runs through this encrypted, secure virtual tunnel, in effect keeping your information hidden from prying eyes. This means no one can access private information like your credit card numbers, passwords, and location.  Maybe my mom would finally feel comfortable shopping online if she knew her credit card information was protected by something like this! ProXPN can be used with Windows, on a Mac, or even with mobile devices.

Basic accounts are free, but premium upgrades are available. Benefits of upgrading including unlimited VPN speed and use of proXPN worldwide servers, so you can continue enjoying the benefits of the service even while traveling. By the way, premium accounts start at just $6.25 a month, which is totally doable for most people.

If this sounds like a service you could use, or you'd like more information about it, check out the website. You can compare account options, get contact information, and read relevant articles in the proXPN blog.

Have you ever had your online presence compromised by having your credit card information, passwords, or other pertinent data stolen?

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