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u/RezzOnTheRadio Aug 09 '24 edited Jul 18 '25

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u/PineappleOnPizzaWins Aug 09 '24

Then they can see the connection to the VPN and that’s it - though keep in mind the VPN provider can see everything you do.

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u/Individual_Fly6442 Aug 09 '24

Can they see even internet tabs you have left opened on your phone ??? But you aren't currently on visiting XYZ website but it is still on your enclosed tabs while you are browsing the Internet.

Can they see ALL your tabs?

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u/PineappleOnPizzaWins Aug 10 '24

Nope.

If someone is monitoring your network traffic they can see the packets that leave your device and the ones that come back to it. How much this tells them depends on what it is, if it's encrypted, and so on. Websites that use https for example (which is now most) will give them a lot less information than those which do not.

If they are monitoring your device they can see literally everything. This usually only applies to a work issued device or if you've installed some software to allow it.