VPNs

[RedForeman]

The only downside with 2 factor is when I'm trying to access a site, with permission of course, of my partner. I have to call her: "Look at your IM and let me know the code they just sent you!"

Being the resident geek, I'm the one who sets up most of these accounts. So I get the texts and calls for the 2FA codes

 

[DonTom]

Right now, I am in Cherokee, CA (out in the middle of nowhere, NW of Nevada City). No cell coverage here, not even one intermittent bar--as dead as can be.

But they have local wi-fi and everything else right here. And a charge station, which I am now using, which requires that wi-fi.

This wi-fi is open to all, no passwords or anything. So I am now using my VPN and glad I have it for situations like this.

BTW, the default is off. I need to turn it on each time I want to use it. Since I noticed no difference when it is on or off, I have no idea why it defaults to off.

-Don- Cherokee, CA

 

[JudyJB]

I quit Norton because they were constantly trying to get me to sign up (and pay) for their VPN service. I have two mobile hotspots with passwords and such, plus virus and other security on my laptop, and have not had any problems. On the rare case when I have to use public internet, I just don't access bank accounts or anything similar.

 

[DonTom]

I just don't access bank accounts or anything similar.

Perhaps a computer expert here can give a better reply to this, but I think if they can get into your computer, they can do things you're NOT doing.

-Don- Auburn, CA

 

[RedForeman]

Perhaps a computer expert here can give a better reply to this, but I think if they can get into your computer, they can do things you're NOT doing.

-Don- Auburn, CA

Banking websites are already encrypted, safe without a VPN. The bad guys won't get into your computer on an open wifi. Anyone that gains access to your computer will do so with a phishing email or malicious attachment that you fall for.

If they log into your bank it's because one of the 100's of other sites you used with the same login/password got hacked and they're trying all the banks with it to see if it works there too.