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Posted by Anonymous Remailer (austria) on September 12, 2007, 9:26 pm
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donnie wrote:
> If I am using a library or free AP to book a vacation
> with personal info, credit card etc.
> Would you rec using a 39.99 program along with
> Vista with all the security running.
> Or would Vista with all the security running be
> enough?
What "39.99 program" are you talking about?
Any operating system and browser properly configured and maintained is
enough to secure the connection between you and whatever on line travel
site you use. Assuming of course that site uses HTTPS/SSL, which all
reputable sites absolutely do. There's no 39.99 program out there
that's going to improve on that sort of end to end strong encryption in
any significant way, and even if it could it's an almost sure bet
there's something out there that will do an even better job for free. ;)
Just make sure your security settings aren't broken (you haven't turned
off warnings about SSL certificates), and pay attention if you're
visiting Travelocity/Orbitz/whatever and all of a sudden you get a pop
up about the certificate not matching the site or whatever. Don't just
click "OK" and keep going.
> Thanks.
>
> > Unruh wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > >When using the Internet via WiFi at a public place such as a
> library
> > > >or cafe, it is conceivable that the people running the router
> > > >could be capturing all of your transmissions and therefore
> > > >could be recording your name, account numbers, etc.
> > >
> > > Use ssh.
> >
> > This doesn't really add anything over a simple SSL connection.
> >
> > > But the greater danger is taht they have put trojaned files onto
> > > the computers. Thus you cannot really trust the puttyssh they
> > > installed
> >
> > The scenario is using public APs not kiosks. You're using your own
> > software and machine.
> >
> > As long as you're not foolish enough to disable security warnings,
> > and pay attention to them, there's nothing at all dangerous about
> > using sensitive Internet services from WiFi access points. It's
> > safer than handing your credit card to the flunkie behind the
> > counter when youpay for that double mocha latte. Your local library
> > or Starbucks is no
> more
> > or less trustworthy than your ISP, and your home broadband
> > connection can be "sniffed" by your neighbors as easily as your
> > wireless connection at the AP in many cases.
> >
> > That's why end to end encryption exists folks, to make that sniffing
> an
> > exercise in futility. The only thing a onlooker can learn is where
> > you do your business, and contrary to what someone posted things
> > like Tor not only add a layer of encryption similar to SSL/HTTPS,
> > they also remove that piece of information from the equation. An
> > HTTPS
> connection
> > made through the Tor network is 100% secure no matter where you are
> > or what you're doing when they're use properly.
> >
> > > for example, or even the keyboard, since that could be captured.
> > > If it is your own computer, then use ssh, and do not use web
> > > browsers.
> >
> > Huh?
> >
> > Then how in the heck are you going to actually do anything?
> >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > >Are there ways to prevent or minimize this hazard?
> > >
> > > >For example, would it help to use something like Torpark?
> > >
> > > >What would you recommend?
> > >
> >
>
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