What is the difference between a Proxy and VPN Service?

A VPN provides security by encrypting your connection from your PC/device to the VPN Node. A Proxy doesn't provide encryption, therefore unauthorized 3rd parties can easily intercept your communication and access your private data, such as usernames/passwords, websites you visit and emails.
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Does your VPN protect me against malware, spyware, viruses?

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General Troubleshooting

If you're having issues the first thing you should do is to reboot your router, modem and...

What is Kill-Switch?

VPN conceals your original IP address. When you connect to the Internet through a VPN...

What does an ISP know when I connect to AnonymousVPN?

Your ISP will see that you are connected to a remote VPN server, and that the connection is safe...

What is the Difference Between PPTP, L2TP and Open VPN

PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) is lower level encryption method compared to L2TP and...