There are many reasons a person might want to have Internet privacy when surfing the next. You might want to hide who you are when making comments, or be uneasy about the whole “Homeland Security” issue and feel like you have a right to protect yourself from spying eyes. Not everyone wants to be a hacker. Still, sometimes Internet Service Providers say they will give information to authorities simply if requested. In the US no warrant is required to acquire this information. So, it makes sense to be concerned about your right to Internet privacy.
The fact is ever since the World Wide Web came into being, there have been ways to surf anonymously, usually by using an online proxy server. Basically, you go to an anonymous proxy website and tell it the web address you want to visit by typing or pasting in the link. The proxy server then pulls up the page and shows it to you through their site. So, any info the visited website receives isn’t from you, but from that website. Any scripts, images, cookies or other tracking ware is blocked from access to your computer.
It sounds good in theory, yet every silver lining has a cloud and the use of anonymous proxy servers for Internet privacy is a double-edged sword. Your information may not go to the website you are visiting, but ALL of your information is made available on the anonymous proxy server logs, so even they aren’t completely secure.
Free proxy servers don’t encrypt data, so it’s there for any prying eyes with access to see and use. In the case of legal issues, your information could be turned over to the courts and consequently, you could be located. Not very good Internet privacy when you think about it. In addition, there’s the info left on your own computer from using the proxy server.
The good thing is there are a large variety of Internet privacy software programs you can install directly on your computer that can help you surf anonymously and get rid of the tracks you leave behind. They can also offer secure tunnel connections and rotate IP addresses to further increase online protection. Having these kinds of options depends entirely on how good the software you purchase really is once installed.
Again, this option for Internet privacy is for the ordinary individual who just wants to protect himself during his daily web browsing from the usual intrusions of scripts, cookies and malware. This is not for those individuals who plan to try to use this technology for any illegal activities. If you take that route, law enforcement will definitely make a concerted effort to find you. So, another good way to ensure your Internet privacy is not to have the government looking for you! Utilize your online time legally.
Take out the time to research the Internet privacy software that’s available. Read reviews and comparisons. The ordinary surfer will find them an invaluable aid to protecting both privacy and peace of mind.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009
Anonymous Surfing for US Military Personnel
Using an anonymous proxy is important for U.S. Military Personnel around the world who want to maintain connection with the U.S. This is because they cannot expose their identity over the Internet for obvious reasons.
The Internet has become the main medium of communication in today’s digital world. U.S. Military Personnel should look for the safest way to use this connection. This is why many have discovered that they can use an anonymous proxy that has an IP address in the US in order to access US websites safely and securely.
An Internet Protocol (IP) address identifies a specific device or machine when it participates in an Internet communication. It is composed of four groups of numbers separated by dots. An example of an IP address is 216.27.61.137. Today, there are two systems of IP address - the 32-bit and the 128-bit systems. The 32-bit system is the original one and is named Internet Protocol Version 4 or IPv4, while the second one is called Internet Protocol Version 6 or IPv6.
This IP address can be used to track the Internet activity of any US military personnel around the world, or for that matter, any user. To avoid this risk, anonymous surfing using an anonymous proxy has become the safe and more secure option.
For U.S. Military personnel outside the U.S. who want to watch US TV on the Internet, access US websites or communicate with loved ones back home, using a proxy with a U.S. IP address is an added benefit. With a U.S. IP address, sites that would be blocked with a foreign IP address would be accessible.
The Internet is a dangerous place. With a simple Javascript tracking code, a malicious website can expose a surfer’s identity - the IP address, the computer operating system, the web browser used, the surfer’s geographical location, and practically almost all of the user’s information.
By using an anonymous proxy, you are protected from attacks and fraudulent websites because your IP address is hidden from the specific website that you access.
The above situation can be avoided by using a proxy. In its simplest sense, when you connect to a website, you actually connect to the proxy and it is this computer that connects you to the web site. In short, the web site does not know your identity, what is known is only the proxy server. However, you should be careful when choosing a proxy web server. Since it knows who you are, you should choose one that can be trusted. Chances are you might end up with even greater problems if you fall in the trap of unscrupulous proxy sites.
US Military Personnel can choose an anonymous proxy that has an IP address in the US. This way, they can safely and securely access US websites, communicate with loved ones back home, and even watch US TV on the Internet through anonymous surfing.
The Internet has become the main medium of communication in today’s digital world. U.S. Military Personnel should look for the safest way to use this connection. This is why many have discovered that they can use an anonymous proxy that has an IP address in the US in order to access US websites safely and securely.
An Internet Protocol (IP) address identifies a specific device or machine when it participates in an Internet communication. It is composed of four groups of numbers separated by dots. An example of an IP address is 216.27.61.137. Today, there are two systems of IP address - the 32-bit and the 128-bit systems. The 32-bit system is the original one and is named Internet Protocol Version 4 or IPv4, while the second one is called Internet Protocol Version 6 or IPv6.
This IP address can be used to track the Internet activity of any US military personnel around the world, or for that matter, any user. To avoid this risk, anonymous surfing using an anonymous proxy has become the safe and more secure option.
For U.S. Military personnel outside the U.S. who want to watch US TV on the Internet, access US websites or communicate with loved ones back home, using a proxy with a U.S. IP address is an added benefit. With a U.S. IP address, sites that would be blocked with a foreign IP address would be accessible.
The Internet is a dangerous place. With a simple Javascript tracking code, a malicious website can expose a surfer’s identity - the IP address, the computer operating system, the web browser used, the surfer’s geographical location, and practically almost all of the user’s information.
By using an anonymous proxy, you are protected from attacks and fraudulent websites because your IP address is hidden from the specific website that you access.
The above situation can be avoided by using a proxy. In its simplest sense, when you connect to a website, you actually connect to the proxy and it is this computer that connects you to the web site. In short, the web site does not know your identity, what is known is only the proxy server. However, you should be careful when choosing a proxy web server. Since it knows who you are, you should choose one that can be trusted. Chances are you might end up with even greater problems if you fall in the trap of unscrupulous proxy sites.
US Military Personnel can choose an anonymous proxy that has an IP address in the US. This way, they can safely and securely access US websites, communicate with loved ones back home, and even watch US TV on the Internet through anonymous surfing.
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