Yes, some more vaguely then others, but it’s scary to see your house on a map just because of your IP address! So my information is not readable, but what about the location? A little known fact is that with your IP being exposed, your physical location can be traced too. Therefore, if a man-in-the-middle attack happens, your info will not be readable.

What it does is add a layer of security so that all your data is encrypted at the start of an internet session.

Hotspot Shield is both a desktop app for your computer and an app for your phone. This is where Hotspot Shield comes into play. All the information you send from your computer to the internet and all the information coming back from the internet pass through the nefarious system and the attacker can literally read that information. This is when a hacker can get in between your computer and your internet access in various ways. This is because of the Man-in-the-middle attack. What seems to be a free internet connection, could end up costing you your digital information including your username and password to any system you log into. However, what about all the info you are freely sending every time you connect to the internet? We need a service that encrypts that data which is especially vulnerable when you connect to those coffee shop “FREE WiFi” systems. That just ensures that no viruses or malware will land up on your computer. Most of the same companies will also make apps for your phone and tablets, so make sure you install those too.īut that is NOT where it all stops. Of course, installing an anti-virus and a firewall on your computer is non-negotiable. And even in 2019, people still use the same username and password to log into every website… What can you do to protect your digital self? While your email might be boring, you have no idea if it’s not being used to send threats, extort money or is used in highly illegal activities. And yes, I know what you are thinking, “Who cares if they read my email – I have nothing to hide.” I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but odds are pretty good that your personal information is currently being used and sold.

This is a sponsored post and as usual, 100% of the opinion expressed here is my own:

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