On Sep 10, 9:23 am, wylbur37 <wylbur37nos...@yahoo.com> 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.
>
> Are there ways to prevent or minimize this hazard?
>
> For example, would it help to use something like Torpark?
>
> What would you recommend?


I use JanusVM, but then again I am one of the developers so my opinion
is basis.
However, it is a transparent proxy that tunnels all of your traffic
through Tor.
It runs on your computer, not someone elses who you might not trust or
know.
With JanusVM, you don't have to reconfigure your existing application,
which in turn also protects you from side-channel attacks. And the
best part, it is FREE! (donations are nice though :)

>From the site...
"
JanusVM Features
* Works with WiFi.
* Support multiple users in a LAN.
* Protects you from most man-in-the-middle attacks.
* Protects you from Javascript, Java, and Flash based side-channel
privacy attacks.
* Protects your identity and your true location by masking your IP
Address.
* Encrypts and re-routes your DNS request and ALL TCP traffic to
ensure strong privacy.
* Strips out most privacy sensitive information your web browser may
leak.
* Blocks popups, annoying ads, banners, and other obnoxious Internet
junk.
* Very simple setup and operation.
* Works transparently for applications using TCP. (No UDP or ICMP
support)
"

As you would with WiFi or any other type of public connection, MAKE
SURE the sites you visit are using httpS. If httpS is not an option,
then be very selective about what information you do share with those
websites. If you do not use https, then whoever is running the exit
node could possibly watch your traffic, but at least the people
locally who could be sniffing the wireless won't have a clue as to
what you are doing.

Enjoy!

www.JanusVM.com