{"id":14468,"date":"2017-03-30T12:41:56","date_gmt":"2017-03-30T16:41:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.co.za\/blog\/?p=14468"},"modified":"2018-06-09T12:36:38","modified_gmt":"2018-06-09T10:36:38","slug":"vpn-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.co.za\/blog\/vpn-what-you-need-to-know\/14468\/","title":{"rendered":"VPNs: What you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>1. What is a VPN?<\/h2>\n<p>From Wikipedia\u2019s current definition: \u201cA virtual private network (VPN) is a virtualized extension of a private network across a public network such as the Internet.\u201d So helpful! But what you really need to know is that this technology makes a secure connection between your device and an Internet server so that no one can eavesdrop on the data you\u2019re exchanging \u2014 or alter it. Even your Internet service provider can\u2019t sneak a peek.<\/p>\n<p>In short, it works exactly like it\u2019s shown on the picture below: A VPN establishes a safe passageway through all the insecurities of public networks.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/media.kasperskydaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/103\/2017\/03\/06020724\/3840x2160.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14469 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/media.kasperskydaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/103\/2017\/03\/06020724\/3840x2160.jpg\" alt=\"VPNs: What you need to know\" width=\"3840\" height=\"2160\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you want to know more, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.co.za\/blog\/vpn-explained\/11175\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">detailed explanation of VPN technology here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Why do I need a VPN?<\/h3>\n<p>There\u2019s a bunch of reasons to use VPNs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First of all, for security: VPNs can protect you from phishing, man-in-the-middle attacks, and so on.<\/li>\n<li>Second, for privacy: A VPN connection prevents spying and data theft.<\/li>\n<li>Third, to change your virtual location: When you\u2019re using VPN, the websites you connect to see your VPN server\u2019s IP address and location, not yours. By the way, most VPN services allow you to choose this virtual location from a dozen or so options and switch between them instantly.<\/li>\n<li>Finally, VPNs help to get around local bans and blocks: For example, the only way to use Facebook or Wikipedia in China is through a VPN; the services are banned in this country.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe class=\"youtube-player\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"640\" height=\"390\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=PLPmbqO785Hlu-lW7655fc7XxzjGBSdiut&amp;hl=en_US\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>3. Where can I get a VPN?<\/h3>\n<p>There\u2019s a whole lot of VPN providers with servers all around the world. You can check this meticulously compiled <a href=\"https:\/\/thatoneprivacysite.net\/vpn-comparison-chart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">list<\/a> for pros and cons (be ready to get a lot more info than you probably need). And of course we can\u2019t help but mention that Kaspersky Internet Security has a built-in VPN called Secure Connection. By the way, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.co.za\/plus?reseller=en-za_bb2022-kdplacehd_acq_ona_smm__onl_b2c_kdaily_lnk_sm-team___kplus___\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">you can use our product free of charge for 30 days<\/a>.<\/p>\n<input type=\"hidden\" class=\"category_for_banner\" value=\"kis-trial-vpn\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s been a lot of talk lately about privacy protection and VPNs. But what exactly is a VPN? 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