Quote Originally Posted by digitalron View Post
VPN itself is just secure way to connect (virtual private network), oftentimes to your own network. This is oftentimes done via a hardware appliance such as a VPN concentrator or a firewall with built-in VPN capability (such as Cisco PIX or ASAs).

VPNs allow one a relatively safe way to connect to a private network that is by default (and should be!) closed to outsiders coming in.

What some vendors call VPN, though, are nothing more than proxies. They're supposed to mask your personal info (such as your machine IP address) when you visit sites. It also helps facilitate getting into sites that have geo-location limitations, such as a China site blocking all access from outside of China. In this case, a China-based VPN will make it appear you're connecting from within China, thus allowing you in.

I don't like using proxies that I do not own because the proxy provider can easily "listen" in and log all your network access, including what packets (or information/data) you are sending through... a very easy way to sniff log-in credentials, credit card info, and personal data.
Nakuha mo bro. Nice post! 'di ko alam masyado technical terms dyan eh.