A reputable, top-tier VPN (Virtual Private Network) provides a secure connection by using industry-leading encryption and VPN protocols and ensures no activity logging.
A VPN creates an encrypted communication tunnel between your device and the internet and masks your IP (Internet Protocol) address. That means the data sent through the secure tunnel is encrypted and nearly untraceable.
Once you download a VPN app and hit Connect, this is what a secure VPN does:
Two main things happen after you turn on the VPN: your IP address changes to the server’s IP you’re connected to, and all your online traffic is encrypted.
Let’s say you start browsing after turning on the VPN.
Now that the app and the VPN server have an “agreed upon cipher,” every bit of data is encrypted before it reaches your ISP (Internet Service Provider). When the data reaches the VPN server, it gets decrypted.
That’s how your internet connection becomes more secure and private.
Obfuscation hides your data and the fact that you’re using a VPN connection. This technology ensures that even your ISP won’t know you’re connected to a VPN.
If your VPN connection drops, a kill switch shuts off your internet connection. This way, you don’t stay online without VPN protection and prevent sensitive data from leaking.
VPN split tunneling allows you to choose which apps and online data should go through the VPN’s encrypted tunnel and which can be transmitted directly without encryption.
A reputable paid VPN won’t track users by keeping usage logs. In other words, a no-logs VPN doesn’t log your online activity.
VPN protocols define how a VPN works. They authorize, authenticate, encrypt, and transport traffic. A VPN service should have the latest industry-standard protocols: Wireguard, IKEv2, and OpenVPN.
DNS (Domain Name System) servers are databases of all public domains on the internet. A DNS server changes URLs like surfshark.com into IP addresses. A good VPN protects you from leaking your DNS requests.
Free public Wi-Fi isn’t secure, and hackers can easily compromise Wi-Fi hotspots. If you connect to a fake or compromised hotspot, you risk sharing your credentials, log-ins, and credit card info. A VPN will encrypt your data before it leaves your device, making it useless to the hotspot hacker.
Staying in countries where governments censor the internet could infringe on our right to freedom of speech and expression. Use a VPN with obfuscated servers to avoid censorship and access the free web wherever you are.
Your online activity benefits data brokers, internet providers, and the government, who can inspect your data traffic anytime. A VPN encrypts your internet traffic, so no snoops or extra eyes can spy on your online activities.
Some internet content may not be available in certain regions because of censorship. When traveling, connect to a VPN server in your country and browse as if you were at home, with access to your favorite content and media sites.
Your ISP can slow down your connection if you’re streaming shows or downloading files. Connect to a VPN to binge your favorite series in the privacy of your home without internet throttling.
No, generally, free VPNs are not secure. You should stay away from free VPN services because, in the worst-case scenario, they can harm your online security by selling your data to third parties or infecting your device through malware or malvertising.
Surfshark takes pride in being among the most reputable VPN providers globally. To verify the credibility of its services, Surfshark has undergone independent audits by some of the most accredited auditing companies.
Cure53 audited Surfshark’s server infrastructure and found no significant concerns. They also evaluated our browser extensions, proving their robust security. Another company, Deloitte, verified Surfshark VPN’s compliance with its no-logs policy.
The successful completion of these audits proves that Surfshark is a legitimate and reliable VPN service provider.
