Word of the day: VPN (Virtual Private Network)by the pureversity team
| word: VPN (Virtual Private Network) | pronunciation: Vee-Pee-En | Definition :A VPN creates a secure, encrypted connection between a device and a network over the internet, protecting sensitive data from interception.In the words of famous people :
hypothetically speaking ......
who do you think would be describing VPN (Virtual Private Network) here?
(obligatory disclaimer: they didn't actually say it)
“
A VPN is like a secret tunnel—it lets you travel unseen and keeps your data safe from prying eyes.
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Question & answer time :
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What percentage of internet users use a VPN for security purposes?
01000
Did you know? 3 astonishing facts about VPN (Virtual Private Network) :
1.The fastest VPN service transmits data at 10 gigabits per second
2.The largest VPN provider handles more data daily than the entire internet did in 1995
3.A single VPN server can simultaneously handle 100,000 encrypted connections
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