{"id":53539,"date":"2021-12-22T18:22:48","date_gmt":"2021-12-22T12:52:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/?p=53539"},"modified":"2024-03-19T11:11:22","modified_gmt":"2024-03-19T05:41:22","slug":"how-to-remain-anonymous-untraceable-on-the-internet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/security\/how-to-remain-anonymous-untraceable-on-the-internet\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Remain Anonymous &#038; Untraceable On the Internet?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The device&#8217;s IP is your digital address. And if you go commando with your original IP address on the web then it is likely that your sensitive data might get compromised.<\/p>\n<p>It can happen in multiple ways. Like connecting to an unsecured open <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/gadgets\/what-is-the-best-wireless-router-for-strong-wi-fi-signals-in-a-large-house\/\">Wi-Fi network<\/a> of the nearest coffee house or by clicking something you shouldn&#8217;t click in the first place.<\/p>\n<p>Hackers can get their way into the open networks easily as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/future\/the-future-of-wi-fi-trends-that-could-shape-the-future-of-india\/\">Wi-Fis<\/a> are still using the encryption types which have been cracked before.<\/p>\n<p>Putting all those aside, even if no one is on to you, your internet service provider or government agencies can still monitor your traffic and track you.<\/p>\n<p>But all that can be avoided by connecting to a private network. Other than the security concerns, VPNs can help you access the geo-restricted content on the internet including websites, apps, and movies on streaming platforms.<\/p>\n<p>You can also save some money while buying products online because retailers use <u>dynamic pricing<\/u> and E-Stores can charge you differently according to your geographical location.<\/p>\n<p>So all you need to do is set up a VPN on your device and you&#8217;re good to go.<\/p>\n<p>A VPN will encrypt all your internet traffic and pass it through a VPN server to geo-spoof your location in no time.<\/p>\n<p>Using a VPN is easy. First, sign up for a VPN plan. Download the VPN app on your device. Sign in with your VPN account and connect to a VPN server.<\/p>\n<p>But of course, you have to make sure that you choose a reliable VPN provider first. A provider that offers you just enough features and assures the privacy you need.<\/p>\n<h2>Some of the trusted VPN companies are<\/h2>\n<h3>ExpressVPN<\/h3>\n<p>ExpressVPN is based in the <strong><u>British Virgin Islands<\/u><\/strong> and it&#8217;s one of the oldest players in the VPN industry.<\/p>\n<p>It has more than 3000 servers spread across 94 countries including the United States, the UK, France, Italy, Ireland, Thailand, the Netherlands, etc.<\/p>\n<p>The one-month ExpressVPN plan costs <strong>$12.95<\/strong>, a six-month plan costs <strong>$60<\/strong>, and the one-year plan costs <strong>$99.95<\/strong>. You have to pay the amount upfront. All the plans are covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee offer.<\/p>\n<p>So even if you&#8217;re not satisfied with their services, you can easily get a refund. You can pay for your subscription plan easily as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/security\/how-to-choose-a-vpn-that-takes-your-privacy-seriously\/\">ExpressVPN<\/a> is compatible with credit cards, debit cards, PayPal, Google, and even cryptocurrency.<\/p>\n<p>It offers a dedicated router app so you can cover all your devices by just setting it up on your router. You&#8217;ll even cover the devices with no support for native VPN apps. Other than that, you can use 5 devices with ExpressVPN&#8217;s single plan simultaneously.<\/p>\n<p>Having a MediaStreamer tool and a good amount of server locations, ExpressVPN also works great on streaming platforms like <strong>Netflix<\/strong>, <strong>Amazon Prime Video<\/strong>, <strong>Hulu<\/strong>, <strong>HBO Max<\/strong>, etc.<br \/>\n<span class=\"seethis_lik\"><span>Also read:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/top-10\/10-top-android-apps-for-personal-finances\/\">10 Top Android Apps For Personal Finances<\/a><\/span>\n<h3>NordVPN<\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Panama-based<\/strong> VPN is not included in the Fourteen Eyes intelligence-sharing alliances. They&#8217;re registered in a country that has no data retention laws.<\/p>\n<p>With a pool of 5200 servers spread across 60 countries, NordVPN works best on many streaming services including Netflix, Hulu, Sling TV, fuboTV, HBO Max, BBC IPlayer, YouTube TV, and many more.<\/p>\n<p>It has a one-month plan that costs <strong>$11.95<\/strong>, a one-year plan that costs <strong>$59<\/strong>, and a two-year plan costing <strong>$89<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>It offers some amazing features.<\/p>\n<p>Double VPN, which encrypts your traffic twice to increase the safety of your sensitive information.<\/p>\n<p>Onion over VPN, which travels your traffic through a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/business\/what-is-the-effect-of-artificial-intelligence-on-vpn-technology\/\">VPN server<\/a> and Tor network. Tor consists of three nodes. The traffic enters the VPN server and then to the first node of Tor and then exits from the last node.<\/p>\n<p>Dedicated IP, from which you can buy your own server IP if you throw in some more bucks.<\/p>\n<p>NordVPN too offers a 30-day money-back guarantee and has a strict no-log policy which has also been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers (an independent third-party company).<br \/>\n<span class=\"seethis_lik\"><span>Also read:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/artificial-intelligence\/how-to-detect-ai-writing\/\">How To Detect AI Writing Confidently? (14 Ways)<\/a><\/span>\n<h3>Surfshark<\/h3>\n<p>The all-time rich-in-feature <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/security\/vpns-the-new-cybersecurity-trend-in-2022\/\">VPN company i<\/a>s not too old in this game but it sure has managed its way to join the GOATS of the VPN industry.<\/p>\n<p>Surfshark is also based in the British Virgin Islands. It has a server count of 3200 and they&#8217;re spread across 65 countries.<\/p>\n<p>You can Surfshark&#8217;s monthly plan in <strong>$12.95<\/strong> and the two-year plan in just <strong>$60<\/strong>. However, if you sign up for the two-year plan costing <strong>$96<\/strong>, you can get the feature pack including an Alert tool, Search tool, and an Antivirus tool.<\/p>\n<p>The main advantage of Surfshark VPN is that it doesn&#8217;t have any limits on simultaneous connections. It means you can cover as many devices as you want. It&#8217;s best if you want to cover all the devices of your household in a single subscription plan.<\/p>\n<p>It has a MultiHop feature to hop your traffic from multiple servers to maximize your internet security. It also has a split-tunneling tool called Whitelister which lets you bypass the traffic of some apps through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/security\/how-to-choose-a-vpn-that-takes-your-privacy-seriously\/\">VPN connection<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>All the plans of Surfshark are covered with a 30-day money-back guarantee offer and you can get a refund anytime under 30 days. You just have to visit the website and contact customer support or live chat.<br \/>\n<span class=\"seethis_lik\"><span>Also read:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/entertainment\/xresolver-alternatives\/\">What Is xResolver? How To Use xResolver For Xbox? [Top 3 Alternatives + FAQs]<\/a><\/span>\n<h2>Bottom Line<\/h2>\n<p>A VPN is a powerful tool that&#8217;ll hide your identity on the internet and give you access to many geo-restrictions. All you need is a reliable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/security\/vpn-then-and-now\/\">VPN service provider<\/a> that offers enough features and transparency to its customers about their logging policy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The device&#8217;s IP is your digital address. 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