Why use encrypted newsgroup access?
Encrypted usenet protects your privacy by encrypting the news articles as they are sent from the news provider to your newsreader. The encryption used is the same high-grade encryption that eCommerce and secure websites use. The reason for using encrypted newsgroup access is privacy. Just as using a secure website prevents your personal data from being intercepted, an encrypted news connection will keep the news articles that you download private. Does encrypted usenet cost money? Most of the providers that support encrypted news access charge an extra fee. The fee at Giganews is a modest $5/mo and it is included free with their better packages.
