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VPN

abbr.
virtual private network
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VPN

abbreviation for
(Computer Science) virtual private network: a network that uses the internet to transfer information using secure methods
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The growing popularity of VPN services is reflected in the statistics of its market.
Prior to its sale to a Chinese firm called Golden Brick, the software company offered VPN service on its browser.
When you use a VPN, it redirects all the data you send and receive through a special VPN server.
30 January 2019 - European-based virtual private network and Smart DNS services provider Le VPN has merged with Hong Kong-based VPN startup My Private Network to expand into the UK market, the company said.
Transaction Network Services (TNS) is increasing its financial services offerings to include a new Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Virtual Private Network (VPN) solution that provides low-cost, secure connectivity to the TNS Secure Trading Extranet, the company said.
In the regional analysis of VPN usage, the MENA region at 19% of internet users comes third after APAC at 30% and Latin America at 23%, with Europe and North America accounting for 17% apiece.
companies use this same type of VPN technology to protect their online privacy, and you can, too.
For example, someone who wants to pirate the latest episode of Game of Thrones without Comcast knowing that HBO's intellectual property is being shared illegally and then shutting off the connection would use a VPN, OR, someone in Canada who wants to access the titles on Netflix available in the United States could use a VPN to hide which country they are in.
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We answer your questions in relation to the recent Skype ban and VPN alternatives to make calls.
FrootVPN is a paid VPN that makes sure that the government or hackers cant access your data.
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