Is Your Internet Provider Spying on You? Fix It Here!

In an effort to protect ourselves from hackers, it is most unfortunate that many of the companies that claim to be here to protect us turn around and spy on us and then sell our information, hence hackers with permission to hack us (lol). This happens most often when we are rushed through signing up for services and new devices and it’s all in the fine print. What’s the answer? A VPN and most people don’t have one. This scrambles your devices and makes your IP hard to track by installing protection.

Smart Devices and VPNs

Smart devices can track our activities and sell our data to third parties. This can be a privacy concern, especially if we don’t realize it’s happening.

Terms of Service and Permissions

When we buy smart devices, we often rush through the terms of service and agree to permissions without reading them carefully (could also be because the font is so small it’s impossible to read). This can give the devices permission to turn on our mics and cameras without our permission YIKES.

Data Sold by Third Parties

Even if we’re careful about what permissions we grant, our data can still be sold by third parties. For example, banks use two-factor authentication to protect our accounts, but they also use this method to keep track of our phone numbers. This information can then be sold to third parties which greatly contributes to why get solicitation calls. All of this is in the fine print when you sign up for your bank accounts and you literally give them permission to do it.

How VPNs Can Help

VPNs can help to protect our privacy by encrypting our internet traffic and hiding our IP addresses. This makes it difficult for companies to track our online activity and sell our data. MOST cable and internet providers DO NOT provide VPNs for your routers, why would they? They can sell your information and browsing habits to corporations which is why you often are deluged with ads when you think about buying, a new dryer, for example.

How to Use a VPN to Protect Your Privacy

Here are some specific examples of how you can use a VPN: Protect your data when using public Wi-Fi: If you frequently use public Wi-Fi networks, such as at coffee shops, airports, or hotels, a VPN can help protect your data from hackers and other cybercriminals. Stream geo-blocked content: If you want to watch TV shows or movies that are only available in other countries, you can use a VPN to connect to a server in that country and bypass the geo-blocking restrictions. Protect your online privacy: If you are concerned about your online privacy, you can use a VPN to hide your IP address and prevent websites and other online services from tracking you. Bypass subscription sites that prevent you from reading a news article, for example, because they don’t have an IP history on you.

How to Protect Yourself from Spying Smart Devices

To protect yourself from spying smart devices: Get your OWN router with a VPN installed. This way you can scramble ALL your home devices. Most cable companies dono Be careful about what permissions you grant to smart devices. Read the terms of service carefully before you agree to them. Use a reputable VPN provider with a strong track record of security and privacy. By taking these steps, you can help protect your privacy from smart devices and other companies that may want to sell your data.