VPN usage
Private internet tunneling
VPN usage refers to the practice of routing internet traffic through a virtual private network—a service that encrypts connections and masks your IP address.
People cite VPN usage for privacy, accessing region-locked content, or securing public WiFi connections: The company monitors VPN usage on work devices.
VPN usage spikes whenever a country announces new internet restrictions.
- virtual private networkEncrypted remote connection service
- privacyFreedom from observation
- encryptionConverting data into code
- tunnelEnclosed underground route
- proxyAuthorized substitute
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