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The Nym Privacy Hub

Everything you need to know about online privacy

Learn the essentials of internet privacy: its importance, common considerations, and tips for protecting your data online. We explore how tools like VPNs, including Nym's decentralized VPN, can help safeguard your privacy from tracking and surveillance.

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What is internet privacy?

Internet privacy focuses on protecting personal data shared online from unauthorized access or misuse. This section discusses the risks associated with cybercrime, surveillance, and tracking, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding your online activities. It highlights how tools like VPNs can help protect privacy in an increasingly connected world. Understanding these risks is crucial for anyone looking to take control of their digital footprint.

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Biggest privacy threats

  • AI surveillance

    Tracks your metadata and traffic patterns

  • Censorship

    Blocks access to information and content

  • Cybercrime & hackers

    Threatens your finances and identity

  • Surveillance capitalism

    Exploits your personal information for profit

  • Internet Privacy 101

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    What is metadata & what can it reveal about you?

    Understanding the raw material of digital surveillance

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    What is Internet privacy & why you should care

    Our privacy online is under threat, but there is a lot we can do to protect ourselves

    12 mins read
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    Who is tracking your internet activity, and why?

    Your every move online is being tracked. Decentralized VPNs can better protect our privacy.

    10 mins read
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    Who’s afraid of anonymity?

    Why anonymity is so important, online and off

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    What Is an Internet Service Provider (ISP)? A privacy-centered guide

    What does an ISP actually do? A lot, so you should you care

    5 mins read

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    Learn actionable steps to enhance your online security in this section, covering essential practices like password management and secure browsing. Whether you're new to privacy concerns or a seasoned user, these articles provide clear advice to protect your data and maintain digital anonymity. These tips will help you minimize the chances of becoming a target for cyber threats.

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    What is my IP address?

    How anyone can see where you are and track what you’re doing online

    9 mins read
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    Encryption & data protection (all you need to know)

    Explore how different types of VPNs use encryption to protect your data and privacy

    15 mins read
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    What is encryption? (A comprehensive guide)

    Explaining the technology behind online data security, and its limits for privacy

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    Why end-to-end encryption is essential for online privacy

    Explore the meaning of end-to-end encryption, how it works, and its advantages and limitations.

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    What Is an SSID? What your Wi-Fi name really means

    SSIDs are more than network names — they can be tracking tools. Here's how to defend your devices and identity.

    7 mins read

    How to protect your privacy online

    Here, you'll find in-depth guides offering practical solutions for protecting your online privacy. This section covers everything from securing your passwords with two-factor authentication to using privacy-focused browsers and encrypted messaging apps. It also explains how to avoid tracking, phishing attempts, and potential identity theft. This content provides actionable steps and expert advice to help you protect your personal data and control your online privacy.

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    Choosing the best VPN provider

    Getting real privacy from a VPN service is not as easy as you think

    12 mins read
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    What is a VPN (Virtual Private Network)?

    A guide to the popular privacy tool with centralized and decentralized forms

    10 mins read
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    Can you be tracked while using a VPN?

    VPNs are great privacy tools, but you can still be tracked. Choose the right type of VPN to avoid it.

    5 mins read
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    Do VPNs protect you from hackers? Experts answer

    VPNs can be powerful tools in protecting us from hackers, but not all cyber attacks. dVPNs are even more effective.

    10 mins read
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    What is a VPN’s no logs policy?

    Understanding a core privacy protection, and its limits

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    How to set up a VPN on your router for full-network privacy

    Protect your digital life at the source by setting up a VPN on your router — no device left behind

    5 mins read
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    Proxy vs VPN: which one is better?

    Two privacy tools with big differences in protection

    13 mins read
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    What VPNs can do for you & how they protect you

    A VPN service is only as good as the security it provides. Here’s what a VPN is, and what it can and can’t do to protect you online.

    14 mins read
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    The most private web browsers

    Protect your online privacy with the right tools

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    Residential proxy explained: Boost privacy & access

    Stay private, avoid tracking & access restricted sites with residential proxies

    4 mins read
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    Accessing the dark web securely

    How to use Tor safely with a VPN to protect your privacy

    6 mins read
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    Using Incognito Mode for better privacy & security

    We’ll explore how is works, how to enable in different browsers, and what additional steps to take for online privacy

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    Remove your information from the web

    Clean up your digital footprint across the web and social apps

    7 mins read
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    What is torrenting and is it safe?

    Learn how torrenting works, what’s legal, and how to protect your privacy while sharing files

    4 mins read

    Why Nym?

    NymVPN helps protect your privacy by using smart technology to hide your online activity and keep your personal information safe. Unlike regular VPNs, it makes your internet traffic harder to track by mixing it with others and adding extra "noise" to block surveillance, giving you more control over your online privacy.

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    Nym is more than a VPN

    The first app that protects you from AI surveillance thanks to a noise-generating mixnet

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    Nym’s zero-knowledge network: No logging promises needed

    Turning a VPN no log’s policy into a network design and guarantee

    10 mins read
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    Why nymVPN Anonymous Mode provides the best privacy

    Appreciating the value of technologically enhanced VPN privacy

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    Step-by-step guide to the Anonymous Mode

    How the Nym mixnet works to protect your traffic

    13 mins read
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    Learn more about Nym's ethics in the Trust Center

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