Now that we're well into the new year, chances are you've probably already dropped the ball on most of your New Year's resolutions. But luckily, if you resolved to make your online security a priority in 2019, it's not too late to follow through.

In previous posts, we've discussed the importance of using a trusted third-party virtual private network (VPN) to encrypt your data and hide your personal information from hackers, advertisers, and your internet service provider (ISP). After all, if the various hacks and data breeches of 2018 taught us anything, it's that our online privacy is under constant attack from threats both large and small. But one of the easiest ways to protect yourself online is by using a trusted VPN.

ExpressVPN

Using a VPN allows you to search the web securely from anywhere, even on unsecured public WiFi networks. And because a VPN is able to spoof your location, you're also be able to access geo-blocked content from around the world.

Since it was founded in 2009, ExpressVPN has become a trusted leader in VPN technology, as well as a vocal advocate for internet freedom and privacy. With more than 2,000 servers spread across 94 countries, the company offers high speed, ultra secure, easy to use protection as well as uncensored access to sites and services around the world.

And with ExpressVPN's award-winning apps, a new user can be up and running with the service in a matter of minutes on almost any device, and on almost any operating system, including Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and Linux. ExpressVPN can even be installed directly onto routers, or used specifically within a browser. But however you choose to use it, you can rest assured knowing your information is secure thanks to ExpressVPN's best-in-class encryption and leak-proofing.

Aside from ultra-secure 256-bit AES encryption, ExpressVPN users also receive unlimited bandwidth with no throttling, and access to 24/7 customer service via live chat support, so you can get help in seconds, not days. And because the company is based in the British Virgin Islands, which currently has no data retention laws, ExpressVPN users can rest assured that no one is keeping tabs on your activity, or logging your web history.

In today’s world, if you’re not being proactive about protecting your personal data and online privacy, you're leaving exposed to multiple threats. And one of the easiest ways to protect yourself on line is through the use of a trusted VPN service like ExpressVPN.

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