Virtual Private Network (VPN) service provider Atlas VPN has just introduced a new feature that adds an extra layer of security and privacy to internet browsing.
Called MultiHop+, the feature allows users to "hop" to a different server each time they access a new domain. The "hopping" happens automatically and makes tracking traffic much more difficult.
MultiHop+ is currently available worldwide for Atlas VPN Windows, iOS, and Android users, and will soon support macOS, we've been told.
The feature is part of the company's premium subscription, which means that users who want to take advantage of it will first need to purchase Atlas VPN premium.
Connect to multiple servers at the same time
"While regular VPN servers are sufficient for most internet users, people living in heavily censored countries, as well as journalists and activists, can greatly benefit from additional protection. Users can currently choose between two MultiHop+ servers, including Europe and North America." said Ruta Cizinauskaite, Atlas VPN Public Relations Manager.
Typically, a VPN service works by creating a secure tunnel connecting the user's endpoint and the desired private VPN server. The connection between the two is encrypted and the user accesses the Internet through this server, hiding his real IP address.
With MultiHop+, users connect to multiple VPN servers at the same time, instead of just one. The servers are randomly chosen and carefully selected for optimal latency and speed, explains Atlas VPN.
This is the second exclusive feature added by Atlas VPN in a relatively short period of time. Last summer, it introduced SafeSwap, a feature that allows users to switch between IP addresses without having to switch between VPN servers.
We asked Atlas VPN if Multihop+ will require additional payment and when it plans to roll it out globally, and will update this article accordingly.
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