"donnie" <ralphyboy@adfd.com> writes:

>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.

If you are jumping out of a plane, do you think a burning parachute is
enough or would you advise a burning parachute with a crash helmet.


>"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?
>> >
>>