AVG says I am exposed to the internet, I thought HTTPS was enough?

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So AVG warned me for the below:

Anyone can see what you do online Your internet connection is not encrypted, so hackers can spy on your activities.

Your internet service provider may be recording your actions They can see the sites you visit, what you search for, and what files you download.

Your Internet service provider can see everything you do online: that includes the sites you visit, the products you buy, and who you talk to.

By encrypting and hiding your online activity, AVG Secure Virtual Network ensures your data is secure.

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So, I understand they can view the website I visit through the DNS queries made but not the specific website page I visit if I’m on a HTTPS website? Is it correct? Can ISPs decode HTTPS traffic? If so, how? How do they get my private key which is specific to my computer?

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they are lying. they can only see what sites you visit, not the content of what you’re transmitting between you and the site.

they are just trying to sell you a VeePeeN.

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That’s a perfect example of why these “anti” virus programs suck. They do not protect you. They prey on you and are malware themselves.

AVG is lying and trying to scare you into paying them for their service that you do not need nor want.

Get rid of AVG.

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They’re saying that by lying to you about how security works, they’re more trustworthy than your ISP with your DNS and other metadata regarding your surf habits…

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Well, whenever you connect to the internet, ANYONE can see your IP Address when you connect to this site or that shady side.

An encrypted connection ensures that the connection cannot be modified by anyone else, but it does not guarantee that the actual content being downloaded is safe. Just as with plain HTTP, if a legitimate website is hacked, malware scripts and binaries can be placed into the HTTPS page that appears to be safe.

AVG just wants to upsell your their VPN product.

Pay no mind.

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They’re just trying to sell you another service.

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No they’re NOT proven to be malware. You’re claim debunked with a less than 2 minute search of cyber security on Google.

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Where is your evidence to that claim?