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?
Thanks.

"Anonymous Sender" <anonymous@remailer.metacolo.com> wrote in message
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> Unruh wrote:
>
> > wylbur37 <wylbur37nospam@yahoo.com> writes:
> >
> > >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?
> >
>