Changing Your IP Address is a Good Idea
When you surf the web, you leave behind a stream of data that can be traced and your location unveiled. The problem is, most people don’t realize this when they surf the web. In today’s Internet based society, remaining anonymous is essential.
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.
