Virtual private networks, proxy servers and Tor all mask your public IP address differently. Here’s how to choose the right ...

A proxy server is a special type of network node that alters packets that pass through it, masking their IP addresses and making it seem that the packets originated at the proxy system. Proxy servers ...

A proxy server is an easy and secure way to protect your identity online. But is it better than a VPN? We explain how proxies work and whether you should be using one. I'm a senior analyst charged ...

There are many government agencies both in the U.S. and around the world who restrict their employees from visiting social networking sites (SNS) through the use of a firewall filter. Anyone care to ...

In most cases, when a person surfs the Web, he simply enters the desired Web address into the browser address bar and presses Enter to connect directly to the computer hosting the desired page or ...

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Firesheep brought to light the issue of network snooping, that is, having another person on a shared network virtually watching over your shoulder. It lowered the bar for identity theft (in a very ...

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