The value of safeguarding your online activities has never been more critical. Data encryption is a powerful shield that transforms your digital interactions into impenetrable code. HorizonVPN uses data encryption to safeguard your data effectively.
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Why do you need to encrypt your data?
When you connect to the internet, your data travels through various networks, potentially exposing it to malicious actors and unauthorized surveillance. Encrypting your data with a VPN helps mitigate various online threats, including:
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) can potentially monitor your online activities. Encryption makes it challenging for ISPs to inspect the content of your data packets, preserving your privacy.
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) can potentially monitor your online activities. Encryption makes it challenging for ISPs to inspect the content of your data packets, preserving your privacy.
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) can potentially monitor your online activities. Encryption makes it challenging for ISPs to inspect the content of your data packets, preserving your privacy.
Why do you need to encrypt your data?
HorizonVPN employs cutting-edge VPN protocols to ensure a secure and efficient online experience. These protocols are the foundation of our commitment to user privacy and data protection. The key protocols that HorizonVPN uses are:
WireGuard
OpenVPN (UDP)
OpenVPN(TCP)
How HorizonVPN encrypts your data
AES Encryption
HorizonVPN uses worldwide standards to encrypt your data, specifically AES. AES, which stands for Advanced Encryption Standard, is a symmetric encryption algorithm that is widely used to secure sensitive data. It is the established standard of the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). AES operates on blocks of data and supports key sizes of 128, 192, or 256 bits. The algorithm consists of a series of cryptographic transformations that are applied in multiple rounds, with the number of rounds depending on the key size. AES is considered secure and has withstood extensive cryptanalysis since its adoption.
The encryption protocols we use each have their advantages.
Here's a brief overview of what you can expect from each:
Standard DNS Leak:
In a standard DNS leak, your device sends DNS queries directly to your Internet Service Provider's (ISP) DNS servers rather than routing them through the encrypted tunnel created by your VPN. This means that even though your internet traffic might be protected by the VPN, the DNS requests, which reveal the websites you're accessing, are exposed to your ISP. It's like sending a postcard instead of a sealed envelope; the content is visible.
Transparent DNS Leak:
A transparent DNS leak occurs when DNS queries go through the VPN tunnel, but they are intercepted by the ISP's DNS servers. While the DNS queries are technically passing through the VPN, the ISP can still monitor them, potentially compromising your privacy. It's like sending a sealed envelope, but the recipient (ISP) manages to open it and read the contents.
Choosing between these protocols depends on the specific use case, network conditions, and priorities. WireGuard is often favored for its simplicity and efficiency, while the choice between OpenVPN (UDP) and OpenVPN (TCP) depends on factors such as reliability, speed, and firewall considerations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about data encryption
There is no one-size-fits-all answer, and the best VPN encryption protocol for you depends on your unique requirements and preferences. If security is your primary concern, any of the protocols that HorizonVPN offers can provide a high level of protection.
Yes, VPN encryption can introduce some overhead and may lead to a slight reduction in internet speed. However, modern encryption protocols aim to minimize this impact and provide faster performance.
HorizonVPN uses WireGuard, OpenVPN (UDP), and OpenVPN (TCP. All of these three encryption protocols are safe and each have their benefits.
If an attacker wants to decrypt AES-encrypted data without the key, they would typically rely on brute-force attacks, trying all possible key combinations. However, the number of possible keys for AES-128, AES-192, and AES-256 is so astronomically large that a brute-force attack is not currently feasible with existing technology.