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Internet Service Provider Surveillance

ISPs can see that a device is connected to a VPN server but cannot read the contents of the encrypted packets.

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Jan 16, 2026
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How does Tor compare to a VPN for US-based privacy and security?

Tor and VPNs both strengthen online privacy but solve different problems: Tor maximizes anonymity by routing traffic through multiple volunteer nodes, while VPNs provide faster, device‑wide encryption...

Feb 4, 2026

How does a VPN technically hide my IP address from websites and ISPs?

a device’s real IP address by encrypting the device’s traffic and routing it through a remote VPN server that uses its own IP when talking to websites and services . That same encryption prevents the ...

Jan 8, 2026

Can VPNs, Tor, or encrypted DNS prevent ISPs from detecting visits to illegal porn sites, and what are their limitations?

VPNs, Tor, and encrypted DNS can substantially reduce what an Internet Service Provider (ISP) can read about a user's web traffic, but none are foolproof shields against detection or legal exposure: a...

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