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=Anonymous Web Browsing=

Overview
Anonymous Web Browsing is essentially surfing the Internet without making your IP or any other personally identifiable information available to the websites that you are visiting.

How it is Done
A common form of Anonymous Web Browsing uses a third-party proxy to mediate activity between your computer and the Internet; one such service is The Cloak. Services like this will stand between you and your net destinations making the name of the Anonymous Web Browsing service the only information available to the website that you are visiting. Many of these services will also allow you to encrypt all Internet activity for added security and privacy.

Applications of...
There are a few applications of this technology. First, for those paranoid web browsers who are concerned that all of their activity is being monitored and recorded, Anonymous Web Browsing provides a sense of relief that their actions are not being observed. Second, many corporate settings have mechanisms in place to track employee activity on the web. This attempt by organizations to spy on their workers is thwarted with the use of Anonymous Web Browsing services. Finally, and regrettably, this type of service can be exploited to reach unproductive or even harmful ends. Having the ability to surf undetected increases the likelihood of users committing cyber crimes without fear of being traced.

Related Links
Spyware Firewall Proxy Server