In contrast to the alternatives, a good password manager from a reputable provider should be secure. If you are storing passwords on paper or in plain text on your computer, reusing passwords for multiple accounts, or using easy-to-guess or passwords that you remember because they include words like your child’s name or your birthday, there is greater risk. Our Password Manager stores your passwords in the cloud in encrypted form. Your master password enables you to log into your secure vault across your devices.⁷

Surfing the web can be risky. If you’re using public Wi-Fi, anyone with the password and a little tech know-how can eavesdrop on your online activity. VPNs, or virtual private networks, come in handy by masking your online activity and location, and routing the data you send and receive through a secure virtual tunnel between your computer and the VPN server.

VPNs secure your public internet connection by encrypting your information and shielding your online activity from cybercriminals and even your own Internet Service Provider, or ISP. In terms of your online privacy, the most secure VPNs are also likely transparent about their privacy policies, take steps to fix leaks, and won’t keep logs of your browsing history.

Here’s how an internet connection works without a VPN. When you type a website address into a browser, your ISP taps into your router — that device in your living room with an impossible-to-remember password — to forward your internet traffic to that website. Your ISP also assigns a unique number, called an Internet Protocol (IP) address, to the router, and each computer or phone connected to that router. Some websites, ad networks, and platforms — such as Google, for example — use your IP address to track your location information for marketing purposes.

When you use VPN software, your device connects to the VPN provider’s servers. Your internet traffic passes through the VPN’s internet connection, meaning your private information is cloaked from your ISP and websites so they can’t log your web browsing. As the VPN server mixes your web traffic with others on the server, your IP address appears to match the one associated with the VPN. These steps make it harder for others to monitor and gather information about where you go and what you do online.

The VPN feature protects your online privacy while you shop, bank, chat, browse, or do everything you do online. Network connections, especially shared connections like Wi-Fi hotspots, can be infiltrated by hackers to gain access to your data and devices. Our VPN provides you with a secure, private connection (even while on public Wi-Fi) with bank-grade encryption to keep out prying eyes.

Up to 20 devices, depending on your plan.⁸

We help safeguard your identity, online privacy, and devices with multiple layers of protection.  Our features are designed to help prevent threats, detect and alert you when you may be at greater risk, and help you recover if you fall victim to identity theft. Nobody is 100% safe from getting hacked or having their information stolen, but TELUS Online Security is Canada’s most comprehensive solution to reduce these risks as much as possible.⁹

Learn how to set up your TELUS Online Security plan in this 4-step video OR visit www.telus.com/activatetos for a written 4 step guide.