But, you have to look at it.  There are cookies, scripts, ISP logging, and other things going on the moment you open your browser, and they all collect information.  Whether the information is personal or collective, it’s being done at this very moment.  The frightening part about it is you never know what that information is being used for, or whom it is being sold to and for what reason.  This should be a matter of concern for anyone who uses the Internet on a regular basis.

What is the answer to protecting your Internet privacy as best you can?  Installing anonymous proxy software on your computer.  It’s the most secure way to surf the Internet.

Why Not to Use Online Proxy Servers

Online proxy servers seem convenient and easy to use, but they just aren’t safe.  You can’t be sure just how well they are covering your tracks and if the data you are sending over the net is being encrypted.  Most likely, if the proxy server you’re using is free, the data isn’t encrypted and available to anyone who has access to that server.  Isn’t that what you’re trying to avoid?

A Failed Experiment

I tried accessing a movie site that had temporarily banned my IP address because I’d watched more than sixty minutes of footage.  It was a strong arm tactic to make me join their Premium program.  I was affronted because the site was free and ad-run for the longest.  So I cleared my cookies, stopped java, rebooted and tried several of the top online proxy servers that guaranteed anonymity, and was stopped cold every time.  Not one of them gave me access to that site. Something was getting through that identified my IP address which resulted in it still being blocked.

Why Use Anonymous Proxy Software

Installed anonymous proxy software is far more secure than online proxy servers when it comes to Internet privacy. Such software offers a number of options online proxies cannot.  With software:

* You are protected by several layers of tunnel security.

* You have dedicated proxy servers that change frequently.

* You can set your IP address to seem to be at another location.

* All your data is encrypted

Even if data is intercepted, no one can access the information. What is the best aspect of using anonymous proxy software is there is accountability.  If you purchase it and it doesn’t work the way it is supposed to, you can contact the company with your issues and even receive a refund if you aren’t satisfied.  But, they want you to be satisfied so will give you the best product they can.

Is total Internet privacy possible? The verdict is still out on that issue, but you can still take steps to protect yourself and your privacy by investing in a good anonymous proxy software.

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Using an anonymous proxy can change your IP address, which is the key to anyone who wishes to track you. Most people treat this matter to simply though. You can’t just Google search “proxy” and click the first one and expect to be anonymous. First, these free proxies are often a scam and can cause some serious damage.

They could contain spy ware, viruses, and other tracking software. Or, even worse; they could be run by hackers. Keep in mind, while the rest of the web doesn’t know who you are, the proxy does. This could create a problem if the proxy is run by hackers. All of the banking transactions you did when using the proxy, are now in their hands and probably now booking a vacation to some expensive tropical paradise.

Avoid free proxies. Their incomes are questionable, and putting such sensitive information in the hands of criminals is no better, possibly worse, than not being protected at all.

Discourage the hackers; get a secure, fee-based proxy, and maybe even invest in some encryption software. This will stop the hackers in their tracks, and keep you safe and anonymous on the web.

Changing your IP address is a good idea. Trying to do it cheaply is not.

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