Re: Virtual private network

[Daniel Kerr]

Hi Tim

Yes, I”ve used PIA for quite a while here and there and find it works very well 
as well. Easy to set up and just have it there “sometimes”.
Like any VPN it can have it’s headaches for some sites when forgetting to 
change it back (Andrew’s ABC for kids tells me I’m not in Australia,…hehe). But 
then just turn it off and away it goes again.
Nice and simple.

Kind regards
Daniel

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> On 20 Aug 2016, at 7:18 pm, Tim Law  wrote:
> 
> Good evening,
> 
> Referring back to a post from 17th July where there was a discussion about 
> VPN clients.
> 
> I understand Ronni uses Cloak and gave a full description of how that works.
> 
> Rather impetuously I forgot to check the WAMUG archives prior to purchasing 
> 'PIA (privateinternetaccess) VPN 
>  this afternoon and am somewhat 
> relived to find this also is one Ronni suggested was okay.
> 
> The process for me has been wonderfully simple. I paid via their website for 
> a full years subscription and they say they have no download limits, cost is 
> around AUD$50 for the year and you can have five connections going at once.  
> They provide a download link for Mac OSX and iOS, plus Windows back to XP. 
> 
> Once the client is downloaded, installation is a simple click or two then a 
> button appears on the menu in OSX. You click connect and it connects. There 
> is a site www.ipleak.net where you go to test to see if the setup is correct. 
> 
> The iOS App opens easily and a slider allows you to Connect or Disconnect, 
> and choose where in the world you’d like to pretend to be. Couldn’t be easier.
> 
> Whilst www.speedtest.net shows a significant speed drop, I was able to 
> connect to my banking site without problem whilst pretending to be located in 
> Romania, Germany, London and Silicon Valley on different machines at the same 
> time. 
> 
> I have been pleasantly surprised so far and had held off doing this as it 
> seemed far too complex. It’s not. 
> 
> Roll on overseas holidays; now with added internet security. 
> 
> Regards
> 
> Tim
> 
> 
> 
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Re: Virtual private network

[Tim Law]

Good evening,

Referring back to a post from 17th July where there was a discussion about VPN 
clients.

I understand Ronni uses Cloak and gave a full description of how that works.

Rather impetuously I forgot to check the WAMUG archives prior to purchasing 
'PIA (privateinternetaccess) VPN 
> this afternoon and am somewhat 
relived to find this also is one Ronni suggested was okay.

The process for me has been wonderfully simple. I paid via their website for a 
full years subscription and they say they have no download limits, cost is 
around AUD$50 for the year and you can have five connections going at once.  
They provide a download link for Mac OSX and iOS, plus Windows back to XP. 

Once the client is downloaded, installation is a simple click or two then a 
button appears on the menu in OSX. You click connect and it connects. There is 
a site www.ipleak.net  where you go to test to see if 
the setup is correct. 

The iOS App opens easily and a slider allows you to Connect or Disconnect, and 
choose where in the world you’d like to pretend to be. Couldn’t be easier.

Whilst www.speedtest.net  shows a significant speed 
drop, I was able to connect to my banking site without problem whilst 
pretending to be located in Romania, Germany, London and Silicon Valley on 
different machines at the same time. 

I have been pleasantly surprised so far and had held off doing this as it 
seemed far too complex. It’s not. 

Roll on overseas holidays; now with added internet security. 

Regards

Tim



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Re: Virtual private network

[Michael Hawkins]

'PIA (privateinternetaccess) VPN’ and Cloak 
>>>>>  
>>>>> Public WiFi networks. Are they safe?
>>>>> Exactly how unsafe are public hotspots?
>>>>> VERY unsafe!
>>>>> 
>>>>> Airports, hotels… On vacation we also spend the whole day connected to 
>>>>> the Internet. People want to be able to check Facebook, post photos on 
>>>>> Instagram, tweet something they've  seen, and answer work emails from 
>>>>> wherever they are… and it’s possible. We mostly do all these things from 
>>>>> a smartphone, or perhaps from tablets or (increasingly less) from laptops.
>>>>> 
>>>>> It is quite common to scan for and connect to public WiFi networks which 
>>>>> aren’t password-protected and let you connect to the Internet cheaply and 
>>>>> simply. In fact, a typical selling-point of many restaurant chains, 
>>>>> coffee shops, nowadays is that they offer free WiFi connections to 
>>>>> customers, and in many places there are public WiFi hotspots provided by 
>>>>> local councils.
>>>>> 
>>>>> When I have needed to use Public Wi-Fi Networks (Hotspots) when I’m out 
>>>>> and about I’ve used CLOAK VPN.
>>>>> The solution is to find a VPN provider with an app that is iOS 
>>>>> compatible. 
>>>>> I am very happy with Cloak. They have figured out how to deal with the 
>>>>> limitations of iOS. 
>>>>> Their app can easily set to trust particularly networks, e.g., your home 
>>>>> network, assuming it is protected, & you trust your ISP. 
>>>>> Everything else is untrusted and Cloak will connect with VPN.
>>>>> <https://www.getcloak.com>
>>>>> 
>>>>>  /Quote:
>>>>> Cloak secures your Internet traffic without the hassle
>>>>> 
>>>>> Thanks to iPads, iPhones, and ever-lighter MacBooks, we’re doing more 
>>>>> work and play while on the go than ever before. 
>>>>> A caveat of working this way, however, is that most public Wi-Fi networks 
>>>>> (hotspots) are anything but secure, which means they’re prime targets for 
>>>>> would-be hackers, identity thieves, and general do-no-gooders.
>>>>>  
>>>>> If you’re lucky, your company provides you with a virtual private network 
>>>>> (VPN) for securing your Internet activities. 
>>>>> But if you’re like the rest of us, you need to fend for yourself if you 
>>>>> want to hide your login credentials, email, and other sensitive activity 
>>>>> from prying eyes. 
>>>>> 
>>>>> That’s where Cloak comes in.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Put simply, Cloak is a VPN that just works. It encrypts all your Internet 
>>>>> traffic so other users on the same network can’t snoop over your 
>>>>> shoulder, so to speak. But Cloak does away with the typical VPN song and 
>>>>> dance of digging into System Preferences and filling in a bunch of 
>>>>> cryptic server details and protocols—not to mention having to shop for 
>>>>> and set up your own VPN service in the first place. With Cloak, you 
>>>>> simply sign up for an account at GetCloak.com and install a little 
>>>>> menu-bar utility.
>>>>> /End Quote
>>>>> ---
>>>>> PIA (privateinternetaccess) VPN  now have PIA App for iOS but I have not 
>>>>> installed or used it.
>>>>> <https://helpdesk.privateinternetaccess.com/hc/en-us/sections/204209807-Setup-Guides-Mobile>
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Cheers,
>>>>> Ronni
>>>>> 
>>>>> Sent from Ronni's iPad4
>>>>> 
>>>>>> On 16 Jul 2016, at 3:54 AM, Michael Hawkins 
>>>>>> <michael.hawk...@mjhawkins.com.au> wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> I recently installed Avril anti-virus software. I have since received an 
>>>>>> email from Avril offering a virtual private network for use particularly 
>>>>>> when logging onto the net using public wi-fi spots or when logging on to 
>>>>>> do Internet banking. Is this software safe? Would it be permissible for 
>>>>>> me to forward to WAMUG the email I've received from Avril?
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Regards,
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Michael Hawkins
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
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Re: Virtual private network

[Ronda Brown]

gt;> 
>>>> Airports, hotels… On vacation we also spend the whole day connected to the 
>>>> Internet. People want to be able to check Facebook, post photos on 
>>>> Instagram, tweet something they've  seen, and answer work emails from 
>>>> wherever they are… and it’s possible. We mostly do all these things from a 
>>>> smartphone, or perhaps from tablets or (increasingly less) from laptops.
>>>> 
>>>> It is quite common to scan for and connect to public WiFi networks which 
>>>> aren’t password-protected and let you connect to the Internet cheaply and 
>>>> simply. In fact, a typical selling-point of many restaurant chains, coffee 
>>>> shops, nowadays is that they offer free WiFi connections to customers, and 
>>>> in many places there are public WiFi hotspots provided by local councils.
>>>> 
>>>> When I have needed to use Public Wi-Fi Networks (Hotspots) when I’m out 
>>>> and about I’ve used CLOAK VPN.
>>>> The solution is to find a VPN provider with an app that is iOS compatible. 
>>>> I am very happy with Cloak <https://www.getcloak.com/>. They have figured 
>>>> out how to deal with the limitations of iOS. 
>>>> Their app can easily set to trust particularly networks, e.g., your home 
>>>> network, assuming it is protected, & you trust your ISP. 
>>>> Everything else is untrusted and Cloak will connect with VPN.
>>>> <https://www.getcloak.com <https://www.getcloak.com/>>
>>>> 
>>>>  /Quote:
>>>> Cloak secures your Internet traffic without the hassle
>>>> 
>>>> Thanks to iPads, iPhones, and ever-lighter MacBooks, we’re doing more work 
>>>> and play while on the go than ever before. 
>>>> A caveat of working this way, however, is that most public Wi-Fi networks 
>>>> (hotspots) are anything but secure, which means they’re prime targets for 
>>>> would-be hackers, identity thieves, and general do-no-gooders.
>>>>  
>>>> If you’re lucky, your company provides you with a virtual private network 
>>>> (VPN) for securing your Internet activities. 
>>>> But if you’re like the rest of us, you need to fend for yourself if you 
>>>> want to hide your login credentials, email, and other sensitive activity 
>>>> from prying eyes. 
>>>> 
>>>> That’s where Cloak comes in.
>>>> 
>>>> Put simply, Cloak is a VPN that just works. It encrypts all your Internet 
>>>> traffic so other users on the same network can’t snoop over your shoulder, 
>>>> so to speak. But Cloak does away with the typical VPN song and dance of 
>>>> digging into System Preferences and filling in a bunch of cryptic server 
>>>> details and protocols—not to mention having to shop for and set up your 
>>>> own VPN service in the first place. With Cloak, you simply sign up for an 
>>>> account at GetCloak.com <http://getcloak.com/> and install a little 
>>>> menu-bar utility.
>>>> /End Quote
>>>> ---
>>>> PIA (privateinternetaccess) VPN  now have PIA App for iOS but I have not 
>>>> installed or used it.
>>>> <https://helpdesk.privateinternetaccess.com/hc/en-us/sections/204209807-Setup-Guides-Mobile
>>>>  
>>>> <https://helpdesk.privateinternetaccess.com/hc/en-us/sections/204209807-Setup-Guides-Mobile>>
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Cheers,
>>>> Ronni
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from Ronni's iPad4
>>>> 
>>>> On 16 Jul 2016, at 3:54 AM, Michael Hawkins 
>>>> <michael.hawk...@mjhawkins.com.au 
>>>> <mailto:michael.hawk...@mjhawkins.com.au>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>> I recently installed Avril anti-virus software. I have since received an 
>>>>> email from Avril offering a virtual private network for use particularly 
>>>>> when logging onto the net using public wi-fi spots or when logging on to 
>>>>> do Internet banking. Is this software safe? Would it be permissible for 
>>>>> me to forward to WAMUG the email I've received from Avril?
>>>>> 
>>>>> Regards,
>>>>> 
>>>>> Michael Hawkins
>>>>> 
>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
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Re: Virtual private network

[Michael Hawkins]

Apologies to all, instead of " finger sensor"  I should have written "Home 
button" but I'm sure you got my drift. 

Cheers,
Michael

Sent from my iPhone

> On 18 Jul 2016, at 8:23 AM, Michael Hawkins 
> <michael.hawk...@mjhawkins.com.au> wrote:
> 
> Thanks Ronni,
> 
> The upper edge of the opening on the case for the iPhone6 covers the top 
> portion of the finger sensor, including the part of the area within the 
> silver ring around the sensor. However, cleaning the inside and outside of 
> the case and the iPhone worked and my fingerprint was recorded despite my 
> being scolded a number of times for not placing my finger so the entire 
> sensing area was covered. That is a physical impossibility because the 
> Lifeproof cover for the iPhone 6 does not line up with the sensor ring on the 
> phone.
> 
> Cheers and thank you yet again, 
> 
> Michael
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On 18 Jul 2016, at 6:26 AM, Ronda Brown <ro...@mac.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Michael,
>> 
>> The Lifeproof case compatible with iPhone works with the Touch ID. 
>> It has a thin membrane that covers the Home button. 
>> The case works with every iPhone feature and function, including Touch ID.
>> If your case is compatible with your iPhone, but not working.
>> 
>> Remove the case.
>> Delete the existing fingerprints. 
>> Clean the iPhone.
>> Reinstall the case.
>> 
>> If the fingerprint sensor still does not work try adding fingerprints with 
>> the case on.
>> Lifeproof does offer a 1 year replacement warranty on their cases.
>> 
>> Cheers,
>> Ronni
>> 
>> Sent from Ronni's iPad4
>> 
>> 
>>> On 17 Jul 2016, at 9:30 PM, Michael Hawkins 
>>> <michael.hawk...@mjhawkins.com.au> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I installed Cloak but had to uninstall it because it requires 
>>> identification by finger print rather than password. My iPhone is in a 
>>> Lifeproof case, and the design of the case masks part of the capacitator 
>>> circle which reads fingerprint or thumbprint. Somewhat ironic that the case 
>>> is made by Apple
>>> Cheers,
>>> 
>>> Michael Hawkins
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>> On 17 Jul 2016, at 8:54 PM, Brian RISBEY <risb...@bigpond.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Thank you Ronni for the Cloak suggestion, their support page had a lot of 
>>>> useful information.
>>>> If I go ahead, do they allow you to use Paypal or do they want your credit 
>>>> card details, can't see payment methods explicitly mentioned. 
>>>> 
>>>> Brian Risbey 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> On 17 Jul 2016, at 17:01, Ronda Brown <ro...@mac.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Hi Michael,
>>>> 
>>>> I think you mean Avira Phantom VPN
>>>> https://blog.avira.com/avira-phantom-vpn-now-available-apple-ios-mac/
>>>> 
>>>> Avira Phantom VPN is now available for Apple iOS & Mac!
>>>> Protection for people with a mixed-technology portfolio
>>>> 
>>>> I’m not familiar with this VPN as it was only released in June 2016. 
>>>> The VPNs that I do know are  'PIA (privateinternetaccess) VPN’ and Cloak 
>>>>  
>>>> Public WiFi networks. Are they safe?
>>>> Exactly how unsafe are public hotspots?
>>>> VERY unsafe!
>>>> 
>>>> Airports, hotels… On vacation we also spend the whole day connected to the 
>>>> Internet. People want to be able to check Facebook, post photos on 
>>>> Instagram, tweet something they've  seen, and answer work emails from 
>>>> wherever they are… and it’s possible. We mostly do all these things from a 
>>>> smartphone, or perhaps from tablets or (increasingly less) from laptops.
>>>> 
>>>> It is quite common to scan for and connect to public WiFi networks which 
>>>> aren’t password-protected and let you connect to the Internet cheaply and 
>>>> simply. In fact, a typical selling-point of many restaurant chains, coffee 
>>>> shops, nowadays is that they offer free WiFi connections to customers, and 
>>>> in many places there are public WiFi hotspots provided by local councils.
>>>> 
>>>> When I have needed to use Public Wi-Fi Networks (Hotspots) when I’m out 
>>>> and about I’ve used CLOAK VPN.
>>>> The solution is to find a VPN provider with an app that is iOS compatible. 
>>>> I am v

Re: Virtual private network

[Michael Hawkins]

Thanks Ronni,

The upper edge of the opening on the case for the iPhone6 covers the top 
portion of the finger sensor, including the part of the area within the silver 
ring around the sensor. However, cleaning the inside and outside of the case 
and the iPhone worked and my fingerprint was recorded despite my being scolded 
a number of times for not placing my finger so the entire sensing area was 
covered. That is a physical impossibility because the Lifeproof cover for the 
iPhone 6 does not line up with the sensor ring on the phone.

Cheers and thank you yet again, 

Michael

Sent from my iPhone

> On 18 Jul 2016, at 6:26 AM, Ronda Brown <ro...@mac.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi Michael,
> 
> The Lifeproof case compatible with iPhone works with the Touch ID. 
> It has a thin membrane that covers the Home button. 
> The case works with every iPhone feature and function, including Touch ID.
> If your case is compatible with your iPhone, but not working.
> 
> Remove the case.
> Delete the existing fingerprints. 
> Clean the iPhone.
> Reinstall the case.
> 
> If the fingerprint sensor still does not work try adding fingerprints with 
> the case on.
> Lifeproof does offer a 1 year replacement warranty on their cases.
> 
> Cheers,
> Ronni
> 
> Sent from Ronni's iPad4
> 
> 
>> On 17 Jul 2016, at 9:30 PM, Michael Hawkins 
>> <michael.hawk...@mjhawkins.com.au> wrote:
>> 
>> I installed Cloak but had to uninstall it because it requires identification 
>> by finger print rather than password. My iPhone is in a Lifeproof case, and 
>> the design of the case masks part of the capacitator circle which reads 
>> fingerprint or thumbprint. Somewhat ironic that the case is made by Apple
>> Cheers,
>> 
>> Michael Hawkins
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On 17 Jul 2016, at 8:54 PM, Brian RISBEY <risb...@bigpond.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Thank you Ronni for the Cloak suggestion, their support page had a lot of 
>>> useful information.
>>> If I go ahead, do they allow you to use Paypal or do they want your credit 
>>> card details, can't see payment methods explicitly mentioned. 
>>> 
>>> Brian Risbey 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On 17 Jul 2016, at 17:01, Ronda Brown <ro...@mac.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Michael,
>>> 
>>> I think you mean Avira Phantom VPN
>>> https://blog.avira.com/avira-phantom-vpn-now-available-apple-ios-mac/
>>> 
>>> Avira Phantom VPN is now available for Apple iOS & Mac!
>>> Protection for people with a mixed-technology portfolio
>>> 
>>> I’m not familiar with this VPN as it was only released in June 2016. 
>>> The VPNs that I do know are  'PIA (privateinternetaccess) VPN’ and Cloak 
>>>  
>>> Public WiFi networks. Are they safe?
>>> Exactly how unsafe are public hotspots?
>>> VERY unsafe!
>>> 
>>> Airports, hotels… On vacation we also spend the whole day connected to the 
>>> Internet. People want to be able to check Facebook, post photos on 
>>> Instagram, tweet something they've  seen, and answer work emails from 
>>> wherever they are… and it’s possible. We mostly do all these things from a 
>>> smartphone, or perhaps from tablets or (increasingly less) from laptops.
>>> 
>>> It is quite common to scan for and connect to public WiFi networks which 
>>> aren’t password-protected and let you connect to the Internet cheaply and 
>>> simply. In fact, a typical selling-point of many restaurant chains, coffee 
>>> shops, nowadays is that they offer free WiFi connections to customers, and 
>>> in many places there are public WiFi hotspots provided by local councils.
>>> 
>>> When I have needed to use Public Wi-Fi Networks (Hotspots) when I’m out and 
>>> about I’ve used CLOAK VPN.
>>> The solution is to find a VPN provider with an app that is iOS compatible. 
>>> I am very happy with Cloak. They have figured out how to deal with the 
>>> limitations of iOS. 
>>> Their app can easily set to trust particularly networks, e.g., your home 
>>> network, assuming it is protected, & you trust your ISP. 
>>> Everything else is untrusted and Cloak will connect with VPN.
>>> <https://www.getcloak.com>
>>> 
>>>  /Quote:
>>> Cloak secures your Internet traffic without the hassle
>>> 
>>> Thanks to iPads, iPhones, and ever-lighter MacBooks, we’re doing more work 
>>> and play while on the go than ever before. 
>>> A caveat of working this way, however, is

Re: Virtual private network

[Ronda Brown]

Hi Michael,

The Lifeproof case compatible with iPhone works with the Touch ID. 
It has a thin membrane that covers the Home button. 
The case works with every iPhone feature and function, including Touch ID.
If your case is compatible with your iPhone, but not working.

Remove the case.
Delete the existing fingerprints. 
Clean the iPhone.
Reinstall the case.

If the fingerprint sensor still does not work try adding fingerprints with the 
case on.
Lifeproof does offer a 1 year replacement warranty on their cases.

Cheers,
Ronni

Sent from Ronni's iPad4


> On 17 Jul 2016, at 9:30 PM, Michael Hawkins 
> <michael.hawk...@mjhawkins.com.au> wrote:
> 
> I installed Cloak but had to uninstall it because it requires identification 
> by finger print rather than password. My iPhone is in a Lifeproof case, and 
> the design of the case masks part of the capacitator circle which reads 
> fingerprint or thumbprint. Somewhat ironic that the case is made by Apple
> Cheers,
> 
> Michael Hawkins
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On 17 Jul 2016, at 8:54 PM, Brian RISBEY <risb...@bigpond.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Thank you Ronni for the Cloak suggestion, their support page had a lot of 
>> useful information.
>> If I go ahead, do they allow you to use Paypal or do they want your credit 
>> card details, can't see payment methods explicitly mentioned. 
>> 
>> Brian Risbey 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On 17 Jul 2016, at 17:01, Ronda Brown <ro...@mac.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Michael,
>> 
>> I think you mean Avira Phantom VPN
>> https://blog.avira.com/avira-phantom-vpn-now-available-apple-ios-mac/
>> 
>> Avira Phantom VPN is now available for Apple iOS & Mac!
>> Protection for people with a mixed-technology portfolio
>> 
>> I’m not familiar with this VPN as it was only released in June 2016. 
>> The VPNs that I do know are  'PIA (privateinternetaccess) VPN’ and Cloak 
>>  
>> Public WiFi networks. Are they safe?
>> Exactly how unsafe are public hotspots?
>> VERY unsafe!
>> 
>> Airports, hotels… On vacation we also spend the whole day connected to the 
>> Internet. People want to be able to check Facebook, post photos on 
>> Instagram, tweet something they've  seen, and answer work emails from 
>> wherever they are… and it’s possible. We mostly do all these things from a 
>> smartphone, or perhaps from tablets or (increasingly less) from laptops.
>> 
>> It is quite common to scan for and connect to public WiFi networks which 
>> aren’t password-protected and let you connect to the Internet cheaply and 
>> simply. In fact, a typical selling-point of many restaurant chains, coffee 
>> shops, nowadays is that they offer free WiFi connections to customers, and 
>> in many places there are public WiFi hotspots provided by local councils.
>> 
>> When I have needed to use Public Wi-Fi Networks (Hotspots) when I’m out and 
>> about I’ve used CLOAK VPN.
>> The solution is to find a VPN provider with an app that is iOS compatible. 
>> I am very happy with Cloak. They have figured out how to deal with the 
>> limitations of iOS. 
>> Their app can easily set to trust particularly networks, e.g., your home 
>> network, assuming it is protected, & you trust your ISP. 
>> Everything else is untrusted and Cloak will connect with VPN.
>> <https://www.getcloak.com>
>> 
>>  /Quote:
>> Cloak secures your Internet traffic without the hassle
>> 
>> Thanks to iPads, iPhones, and ever-lighter MacBooks, we’re doing more work 
>> and play while on the go than ever before. 
>> A caveat of working this way, however, is that most public Wi-Fi networks 
>> (hotspots) are anything but secure, which means they’re prime targets for 
>> would-be hackers, identity thieves, and general do-no-gooders.
>>  
>> If you’re lucky, your company provides you with a virtual private network 
>> (VPN) for securing your Internet activities. 
>> But if you’re like the rest of us, you need to fend for yourself if you want 
>> to hide your login credentials, email, and other sensitive activity from 
>> prying eyes. 
>> 
>> That’s where Cloak comes in.
>> 
>> Put simply, Cloak is a VPN that just works. It encrypts all your Internet 
>> traffic so other users on the same network can’t snoop over your shoulder, 
>> so to speak. But Cloak does away with the typical VPN song and dance of 
>> digging into System Preferences and filling in a bunch of cryptic server 
>> details and protocols—not to mention having to shop for and set up your own 
>> VPN service in the first place. With Cloak, you simply sign 

Re: Virtual private network

[Ronda Brown]

Hi Brian,
You don't enter credit card details for the 14-day free trial.
If you decide to continue after the 14-day free trial, they accept all major 
credit cards.
Support > The Basics
Learn how to get started with your Cloak account, and with our apps for Macs, 
iPhones, and iPads. Last updated May 20, 2016 by Dave Peck.

How do I get started with Cloak?
Start by signing up for our 14-day free trial. It takes under a minute to get 
started.
Then download our apps for your Macs, iPhones, and iPads and log in to get 
going.
One reason we offer a 14-day free trial is so that you can give Cloak a good 
workout before you decide to buy. We recommend trying Cloak in the kinds of 
places you expect to need it — like at coffee shops, airports, hotels, and 
conferences — so you can be sure that it works well for you!
Do I need a credit card to start a trial?
No!
We do not ask for your credit card when you sign up for our 14-day free trial. 
This has a nice side benefit: you can be sure that we won’t charge you when 
your trial ends, because we simply can’t.
What happens when my trial ends?
When your trial ends, you will no longer be able to secure your connection with 
Cloak unless and until you decide to pay for our service.
If you don’t want to use Cloak after your trial, you’ll probably want to 
uninstall Cloak.
What kinds of paid plans does Cloak offer?
We offer two very different kinds of plans. Our subscriptions re-bill you on a 
regular basis, either monthly or yearly. On the other hand, our passes are 
one-time purchases.
What do Cloak’s subscriptions cost?
If you find yourself using Cloak regularly, consider signing up for one of our 
subscriptions:
The Mini Plan costs $2.99/month and lets you secure 5GB of data every month. 
It’s great for casual use.
The Unlimited Plan plan costs $9.99/month; never think about data caps again!
Going to use Cloak more? The Year Plan costs just $99.99/year for unlimited 
data, a big savings over the month-to-month price.
You can visit our plans and pricing page for more.
What do Cloak’s passes cost?
If you need Cloak sporadically, or if you don’t want a subscription, we offer 
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We offer Week, Month, and Year passes for $3.99, $9.99 and $99.99. All passes 
come with unlimited data.
Passes start the moment you purchase them. You can also purchase more than one 
at a time. For example, if you need three weeks of service, you can purchase 
three weeks in a row; your time will start immediately.
How can I pay for Cloak?
You can pay for Cloak directly on our website. We accept all major credit 
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You only ever need one Cloak account. There is never any reason to open more 
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please don’t share it with your five closest friends or co-workers — they 
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Re: Virtual private network

[Michael Hawkins]

I installed Cloak but had to uninstall it because it requires identification by 
finger print rather than password. My iPhone is in a Lifeproof case, and the 
design of the case masks part of the capacitator circle which reads fingerprint 
or thumbprint. Somewhat ironic that the case is made by Apple
Cheers,

Michael Hawkins

Sent from my iPhone

> On 17 Jul 2016, at 8:54 PM, Brian RISBEY <risb...@bigpond.com> wrote:
> 
> Thank you Ronni for the Cloak suggestion, their support page had a lot of 
> useful information.
> If I go ahead, do they allow you to use Paypal or do they want your credit 
> card details, can't see payment methods explicitly mentioned. 
> 
> Brian Risbey 
> 
> 
> 
> On 17 Jul 2016, at 17:01, Ronda Brown <ro...@mac.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi Michael,
> 
> I think you mean Avira Phantom VPN
> https://blog.avira.com/avira-phantom-vpn-now-available-apple-ios-mac/
> 
> Avira Phantom VPN is now available for Apple iOS & Mac!
> Protection for people with a mixed-technology portfolio
> 
> I’m not familiar with this VPN as it was only released in June 2016. 
> The VPNs that I do know are  'PIA (privateinternetaccess) VPN’ and Cloak 
>  
> Public WiFi networks. Are they safe?
> Exactly how unsafe are public hotspots?
> VERY unsafe!
> 
> Airports, hotels… On vacation we also spend the whole day connected to the 
> Internet. People want to be able to check Facebook, post photos on Instagram, 
> tweet something they've  seen, and answer work emails from wherever they are… 
> and it’s possible. We mostly do all these things from a smartphone, or 
> perhaps from tablets or (increasingly less) from laptops.
> 
> It is quite common to scan for and connect to public WiFi networks which 
> aren’t password-protected and let you connect to the Internet cheaply and 
> simply. In fact, a typical selling-point of many restaurant chains, coffee 
> shops, nowadays is that they offer free WiFi connections to customers, and in 
> many places there are public WiFi hotspots provided by local councils.
> 
> When I have needed to use Public Wi-Fi Networks (Hotspots) when I’m out and 
> about I’ve used CLOAK VPN.
> The solution is to find a VPN provider with an app that is iOS compatible. 
> I am very happy with Cloak. They have figured out how to deal with the 
> limitations of iOS. 
> Their app can easily set to trust particularly networks, e.g., your home 
> network, assuming it is protected, & you trust your ISP. 
> Everything else is untrusted and Cloak will connect with VPN.
> <https://www.getcloak.com>
> 
>  /Quote:
> Cloak secures your Internet traffic without the hassle
> 
> Thanks to iPads, iPhones, and ever-lighter MacBooks, we’re doing more work 
> and play while on the go than ever before. 
> A caveat of working this way, however, is that most public Wi-Fi networks 
> (hotspots) are anything but secure, which means they’re prime targets for 
> would-be hackers, identity thieves, and general do-no-gooders.
>  
> If you’re lucky, your company provides you with a virtual private network 
> (VPN) for securing your Internet activities. 
> But if you’re like the rest of us, you need to fend for yourself if you want 
> to hide your login credentials, email, and other sensitive activity from 
> prying eyes. 
> 
> That’s where Cloak comes in.
> 
> Put simply, Cloak is a VPN that just works. It encrypts all your Internet 
> traffic so other users on the same network can’t snoop over your shoulder, so 
> to speak. But Cloak does away with the typical VPN song and dance of digging 
> into System Preferences and filling in a bunch of cryptic server details and 
> protocols—not to mention having to shop for and set up your own VPN service 
> in the first place. With Cloak, you simply sign up for an account at 
> GetCloak.com and install a little menu-bar utility.
> /End Quote
> ---
> PIA (privateinternetaccess) VPN  now have PIA App for iOS but I have not 
> installed or used it.
> <https://helpdesk.privateinternetaccess.com/hc/en-us/sections/204209807-Setup-Guides-Mobile>
> 
> 
> Cheers,
> Ronni
> 
> Sent from Ronni's iPad4
> 
>> On 16 Jul 2016, at 3:54 AM, Michael Hawkins 
>> <michael.hawk...@mjhawkins.com.au> wrote:
>> 
>> I recently installed Avril anti-virus software. I have since received an 
>> email from Avril offering a virtual private network for use particularly 
>> when logging onto the net using public wi-fi spots or when logging on to do 
>> Internet banking. Is this software safe? Would it be permissible for me to 
>> forward to WAMUG the email I've received from Avril?
>> 
>> Regards,
>> 
>> Michael Hawkins
>> 
>> Sent from my

Re: Virtual private network

[Brian RISBEY]

Thank you Ronni for the Cloak suggestion, their support page had a lot of 
useful information.
If I go ahead, do they allow you to use Paypal or do they want your credit card 
details, can't see payment methods explicitly mentioned. 

Brian Risbey 



On 17 Jul 2016, at 17:01, Ronda Brown <ro...@mac.com> wrote:

Hi Michael,

I think you mean Avira Phantom VPN
https://blog.avira.com/avira-phantom-vpn-now-available-apple-ios-mac/

Avira Phantom VPN is now available for Apple iOS & Mac!
Protection for people with a mixed-technology portfolio

I’m not familiar with this VPN as it was only released in June 2016. 
The VPNs that I do know are  'PIA (privateinternetaccess) VPN’ and Cloak 
 
Public WiFi networks. Are they safe?
Exactly how unsafe are public hotspots?
VERY unsafe!

Airports, hotels… On vacation we also spend the whole day connected to the 
Internet. People want to be able to check Facebook, post photos on Instagram, 
tweet something they've  seen, and answer work emails from wherever they are… 
and it’s possible. We mostly do all these things from a smartphone, or perhaps 
from tablets or (increasingly less) from laptops.

It is quite common to scan for and connect to public WiFi networks which aren’t 
password-protected and let you connect to the Internet cheaply and simply. In 
fact, a typical selling-point of many restaurant chains, coffee shops, nowadays 
is that they offer free WiFi connections to customers, and in many places there 
are public WiFi hotspots provided by local councils.

When I have needed to use Public Wi-Fi Networks (Hotspots) when I’m out and 
about I’ve used CLOAK VPN.
The solution is to find a VPN provider with an app that is iOS compatible. 
I am very happy with Cloak. They have figured out how to deal with the 
limitations of iOS. 
Their app can easily set to trust particularly networks, e.g., your home 
network, assuming it is protected, & you trust your ISP. 
Everything else is untrusted and Cloak will connect with VPN.
<https://www.getcloak.com>

 /Quote:
Cloak secures your Internet traffic without the hassle

Thanks to iPads, iPhones, and ever-lighter MacBooks, we’re doing more work and 
play while on the go than ever before. 
A caveat of working this way, however, is that most public Wi-Fi networks 
(hotspots) are anything but secure, which means they’re prime targets for 
would-be hackers, identity thieves, and general do-no-gooders.
 
If you’re lucky, your company provides you with a virtual private network (VPN) 
for securing your Internet activities. 
But if you’re like the rest of us, you need to fend for yourself if you want to 
hide your login credentials, email, and other sensitive activity from prying 
eyes. 

That’s where Cloak comes in.

Put simply, Cloak is a VPN that just works. It encrypts all your Internet 
traffic so other users on the same network can’t snoop over your shoulder, so 
to speak. But Cloak does away with the typical VPN song and dance of digging 
into System Preferences and filling in a bunch of cryptic server details and 
protocols—not to mention having to shop for and set up your own VPN service in 
the first place. With Cloak, you simply sign up for an account at GetCloak.com 
and install a little menu-bar utility.
/End Quote
---
PIA (privateinternetaccess) VPN  now have PIA App for iOS but I have not 
installed or used it.
<https://helpdesk.privateinternetaccess.com/hc/en-us/sections/204209807-Setup-Guides-Mobile>


Cheers,
Ronni

Sent from Ronni's iPad4

> On 16 Jul 2016, at 3:54 AM, Michael Hawkins 
> <michael.hawk...@mjhawkins.com.au> wrote:
> 
> I recently installed Avril anti-virus software. I have since received an 
> email from Avril offering a virtual private network for use particularly when 
> logging onto the net using public wi-fi spots or when logging on to do 
> Internet banking. Is this software safe? Would it be permissible for me to 
> forward to WAMUG the email I've received from Avril?
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Michael Hawkins
> 
> Sent from my iPhone

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Re: Virtual private network

[Michael Hawkins]

Yes Ronni,

I had received email from Avira about the phantom vpn but I wanted to know 
whether I'd breach netiquette if I used the link I my email. I wanted to know 
if the threat it defused was real or not.

Cheers,

Michael

Sent from my iPhone

> On 17 Jul 2016, at 5:01 PM, Ronda Brown <ro...@mac.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi Michael,
> 
> I think you mean Avira Phantom VPN
> https://blog.avira.com/avira-phantom-vpn-now-available-apple-ios-mac/
> 
> Avira Phantom VPN is now available for Apple iOS & Mac!
> Protection for people with a mixed-technology portfolio
> 
> I’m not familiar with this VPN as it was only released in June 2016. 
> The VPNs that I do know are  'PIA (privateinternetaccess) VPN’ and Cloak 
>  
> Public WiFi networks. Are they safe?
> Exactly how unsafe are public hotspots?
> VERY unsafe!
> 
> Airports, hotels… On vacation we also spend the whole day connected to the 
> Internet. People want to be able to check Facebook, post photos on Instagram, 
> tweet something they've  seen, and answer work emails from wherever they are… 
> and it’s possible. We mostly do all these things from a smartphone, or 
> perhaps from tablets or (increasingly less) from laptops.
> 
> It is quite common to scan for and connect to public WiFi networks which 
> aren’t password-protected and let you connect to the Internet cheaply and 
> simply. In fact, a typical selling-point of many restaurant chains, coffee 
> shops, nowadays is that they offer free WiFi connections to customers, and in 
> many places there are public WiFi hotspots provided by local councils.
> 
> When I have needed to use Public Wi-Fi Networks (Hotspots) when I’m out and 
> about I’ve used CLOAK VPN.
> The solution is to find a VPN provider with an app that is iOS compatible. 
> I am very happy with Cloak. They have figured out how to deal with the 
> limitations of iOS. 
> Their app can easily set to trust particularly networks, e.g., your home 
> network, assuming it is protected, & you trust your ISP. 
> Everything else is untrusted and Cloak will connect with VPN.
> <https://www.getcloak.com>
> 
>  /Quote:
> Cloak secures your Internet traffic without the hassle
> 
> Thanks to iPads, iPhones, and ever-lighter MacBooks, we’re doing more work 
> and play while on the go than ever before. 
> A caveat of working this way, however, is that most public Wi-Fi networks 
> (hotspots) are anything but secure, which means they’re prime targets for 
> would-be hackers, identity thieves, and general do-no-gooders.
>  
> If you’re lucky, your company provides you with a virtual private network 
> (VPN) for securing your Internet activities. 
> But if you’re like the rest of us, you need to fend for yourself if you want 
> to hide your login credentials, email, and other sensitive activity from 
> prying eyes. 
> 
> That’s where Cloak comes in.
> 
> Put simply, Cloak is a VPN that just works. It encrypts all your Internet 
> traffic so other users on the same network can’t snoop over your shoulder, so 
> to speak. But Cloak does away with the typical VPN song and dance of digging 
> into System Preferences and filling in a bunch of cryptic server details and 
> protocols—not to mention having to shop for and set up your own VPN service 
> in the first place. With Cloak, you simply sign up for an account at 
> GetCloak.com and install a little menu-bar utility.
> /End Quote
> ---
> PIA (privateinternetaccess) VPN  now have PIA App for iOS but I have not 
> installed or used it.
> <https://helpdesk.privateinternetaccess.com/hc/en-us/sections/204209807-Setup-Guides-Mobile>
> 
> 
> Cheers,
> Ronni
> 
> Sent from Ronni's iPad4
> 
>> On 16 Jul 2016, at 3:54 AM, Michael Hawkins 
>> <michael.hawk...@mjhawkins.com.au> wrote:
>> 
>> I recently installed Avril anti-virus software. I have since received an 
>> email from Avril offering a virtual private network for use particularly 
>> when logging onto the net using public wi-fi spots or when logging on to do 
>> Internet banking. Is this software safe? Would it be permissible for me to 
>> forward to WAMUG the email I've received from Avril?
>> 
>> Regards,
>> 
>> Michael Hawkins
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
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Re: Virtual private network

[Susan Hastings]

In fact, I tend to use Telstra 4g from my iPad or phone rather than wifi 
networks in public places, including cafes. So Cloak looks like a good option 
that will make my data allowance last longer. Thanks Ronni.

I have to say that I've enjoyed all of this thread, including the various ways 
of dealing with telephone scammers.

Sent from my iPad

> On 17 Jul 2016, at 5:01 PM, Ronda Brown <ro...@mac.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi Michael,
> 
> I think you mean Avira Phantom VPN
> https://blog.avira.com/avira-phantom-vpn-now-available-apple-ios-mac/
> 
> Avira Phantom VPN is now available for Apple iOS & Mac!
> Protection for people with a mixed-technology portfolio
> 
> I’m not familiar with this VPN as it was only released in June 2016. 
> The VPNs that I do know are  'PIA (privateinternetaccess) VPN’ and Cloak 
>  
> Public WiFi networks. Are they safe?
> Exactly how unsafe are public hotspots?
> VERY unsafe!
> 
> Airports, hotels… On vacation we also spend the whole day connected to the 
> Internet. People want to be able to check Facebook, post photos on Instagram, 
> tweet something they've  seen, and answer work emails from wherever they are… 
> and it’s possible. We mostly do all these things from a smartphone, or 
> perhaps from tablets or (increasingly less) from laptops.
> 
> It is quite common to scan for and connect to public WiFi networks which 
> aren’t password-protected and let you connect to the Internet cheaply and 
> simply. In fact, a typical selling-point of many restaurant chains, coffee 
> shops, nowadays is that they offer free WiFi connections to customers, and in 
> many places there are public WiFi hotspots provided by local councils.
> 
> When I have needed to use Public Wi-Fi Networks (Hotspots) when I’m out and 
> about I’ve used CLOAK VPN.
> The solution is to find a VPN provider with an app that is iOS compatible. 
> I am very happy with Cloak. They have figured out how to deal with the 
> limitations of iOS. 
> Their app can easily set to trust particularly networks, e.g., your home 
> network, assuming it is protected, & you trust your ISP. 
> Everything else is untrusted and Cloak will connect with VPN.
> <https://www.getcloak.com>
> 
>  /Quote:
> Cloak secures your Internet traffic without the hassle
> 
> Thanks to iPads, iPhones, and ever-lighter MacBooks, we’re doing more work 
> and play while on the go than ever before. 
> A caveat of working this way, however, is that most public Wi-Fi networks 
> (hotspots) are anything but secure, which means they’re prime targets for 
> would-be hackers, identity thieves, and general do-no-gooders.
>  
> If you’re lucky, your company provides you with a virtual private network 
> (VPN) for securing your Internet activities. 
> But if you’re like the rest of us, you need to fend for yourself if you want 
> to hide your login credentials, email, and other sensitive activity from 
> prying eyes. 
> 
> That’s where Cloak comes in.
> 
> Put simply, Cloak is a VPN that just works. It encrypts all your Internet 
> traffic so other users on the same network can’t snoop over your shoulder, so 
> to speak. But Cloak does away with the typical VPN song and dance of digging 
> into System Preferences and filling in a bunch of cryptic server details and 
> protocols—not to mention having to shop for and set up your own VPN service 
> in the first place. With Cloak, you simply sign up for an account at 
> GetCloak.com and install a little menu-bar utility.
> /End Quote
> ---
> PIA (privateinternetaccess) VPN  now have PIA App for iOS but I have not 
> installed or used it.
> <https://helpdesk.privateinternetaccess.com/hc/en-us/sections/204209807-Setup-Guides-Mobile>
> 
> 
> Cheers,
> Ronni
> 
> Sent from Ronni's iPad4
> 
>> On 16 Jul 2016, at 3:54 AM, Michael Hawkins 
>> <michael.hawk...@mjhawkins.com.au> wrote:
>> 
>> I recently installed Avril anti-virus software. I have since received an 
>> email from Avril offering a virtual private network for use particularly 
>> when logging onto the net using public wi-fi spots or when logging on to do 
>> Internet banking. Is this software safe? Would it be permissible for me to 
>> forward to WAMUG the email I've received from Avril?
>> 
>> Regards,
>> 
>> Michael Hawkins
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
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Re: Virtual private network

[Ronda Brown]

Hi Michael,

I think you mean Avira Phantom VPN
https://blog.avira.com/avira-phantom-vpn-now-available-apple-ios-mac/ 
<https://blog.avira.com/avira-phantom-vpn-now-available-apple-ios-mac/>

Avira Phantom VPN is now available for Apple iOS & Mac!
Protection for people with a mixed-technology portfolio

I’m not familiar with this VPN as it was only released in June 2016. 
The VPNs that I do know are  'PIA (privateinternetaccess) VPN 
<https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/>’ and Cloak <https://www.getcloak.com/> 
 
Public WiFi networks. Are they safe?
Exactly how unsafe are public hotspots?
VERY unsafe!

Airports, hotels… On vacation we also spend the whole day connected to the 
Internet. People want to be able to check Facebook, post photos on Instagram, 
tweet something they've  seen, and answer work emails from wherever they are… 
and it’s possible. We mostly do all these things from a smartphone, or perhaps 
from tablets or (increasingly less) from laptops.

It is quite common to scan for and connect to public WiFi networks which aren’t 
password-protected and let you connect to the Internet cheaply and simply. In 
fact, a typical selling-point of many restaurant chains, coffee shops, nowadays 
is that they offer free WiFi connections to customers, and in many places there 
are public WiFi hotspots provided by local councils.

When I have needed to use Public Wi-Fi Networks (Hotspots) when I’m out and 
about I’ve used CLOAK VPN.
The solution is to find a VPN provider with an app that is iOS compatible. 
I am very happy with Cloak <https://www.getcloak.com/>. They have figured out 
how to deal with the limitations of iOS. 
Their app can easily set to trust particularly networks, e.g., your home 
network, assuming it is protected, & you trust your ISP. 
Everything else is untrusted and Cloak will connect with VPN.
<https://www.getcloak.com <https://www.getcloak.com/>>

 /Quote:
Cloak secures your Internet traffic without the hassle

Thanks to iPads, iPhones, and ever-lighter MacBooks, we’re doing more work and 
play while on the go than ever before. 
A caveat of working this way, however, is that most public Wi-Fi networks 
(hotspots) are anything but secure, which means they’re prime targets for 
would-be hackers, identity thieves, and general do-no-gooders.
 
If you’re lucky, your company provides you with a virtual private network (VPN) 
for securing your Internet activities. 
But if you’re like the rest of us, you need to fend for yourself if you want to 
hide your login credentials, email, and other sensitive activity from prying 
eyes. 

That’s where Cloak comes in.

Put simply, Cloak is a VPN that just works. It encrypts all your Internet 
traffic so other users on the same network can’t snoop over your shoulder, so 
to speak. But Cloak does away with the typical VPN song and dance of digging 
into System Preferences and filling in a bunch of cryptic server details and 
protocols—not to mention having to shop for and set up your own VPN service in 
the first place. With Cloak, you simply sign up for an account at GetCloak.com 
and install a little menu-bar utility.
/End Quote
---
PIA (privateinternetaccess) VPN  now have PIA App for iOS but I have not 
installed or used it.
<https://helpdesk.privateinternetaccess.com/hc/en-us/sections/204209807-Setup-Guides-Mobile
 
<https://helpdesk.privateinternetaccess.com/hc/en-us/sections/204209807-Setup-Guides-Mobile>>


Cheers,
Ronni

Sent from Ronni's iPad4

On 16 Jul 2016, at 3:54 AM, Michael Hawkins <michael.hawk...@mjhawkins.com.au 
<mailto:michael.hawk...@mjhawkins.com.au>> wrote:

> I recently installed Avril anti-virus software. I have since received an 
> email from Avril offering a virtual private network for use particularly when 
> logging onto the net using public wi-fi spots or when logging on to do 
> Internet banking. Is this software safe? Would it be permissible for me to 
> forward to WAMUG the email I've received from Avril?
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Michael Hawkins
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
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Re: Virtual private network

[Stephen Chape]

t; • Such "phishing" attempts are the 21st century equivalent of a social 
>>>> exploit that has existed since the dawn of civilization. Don’t fall for it.
>>>> 
>>>> • Apple will never ask you to reveal personal information in an email. If 
>>>> you receive an unexpected email from Apple saying your account will be 
>>>> closed unless you take immediate action, just ignore it. If your iTunes or 
>>>> App Store account becomes disabled for valid reasons, you will know when 
>>>> you try to buy something or log in to this support site, and are unable to.
>>>> 
>>>> • Don’t install browser extensions unless you understand their purpose. Go 
>>>> to the Safari menu > Preferences > Extensions. If you see any extensions 
>>>> that you do not recognize or understand, simply click the Uninstall button 
>>>> and they will be gone.
>>>> 
>>>> • Don’t install Java unless you are certain that you need it:
>>>> • Java, a non-Apple product, is a potential vector for malware. If you are 
>>>> required to use Java, be mindful of that possibility.
>>>> • Disable Java in Safari > Preferences > Security.
>>>> • Despite its name JavaScript is unrelated to Java. No malware can infect 
>>>> your Mac through JavaScript. It’s OK to leave it enabled.
>>>> 
>>>> • Block browser popups: Safari menu > Preferences > Security > and check 
>>>> "Block popup windows":
>>>> • Popup windows are useful and required for some websites, but popups have 
>>>> devolved to become a common means to deliver targeted advertising that you 
>>>> probably do not want.
>>>> • Popups themselves cannot infect your Mac, but many contain 
>>>> resource-hungry code that will slow down Internet browsing.
>>>> • If you ever see a popup indicating it detected registry errors, that 
>>>> your Mac is infected with some ick, or that you won some prize, it is 100% 
>>>> fraudulent. Ignore it.
>>>> 
>>>> • Ignore hyperventilating popular media outlets that thrive by promoting 
>>>> fear and discord with entertainment products arrogantly presented as 
>>>> "news". Learn what real threats actually exist and how to arm yourself 
>>>> against them:
>>>> • The most serious threat to your data security is phishing. To date, most 
>>>> of these attempts have been pathetic and are easily recognized, but that 
>>>> is likely to change in the future as criminals become more clever.
>>>> 
>>>> • OS X viruses do not exist, but intentionally malicious or poorly written 
>>>> code, created by either nefarious or inept individuals, is nothing new.
>>>> 
>>>> • Never install something without first knowing what it is, what it does, 
>>>> how it works, and how to get rid of it when you don’t want it any more.
>>>> 
>>>> • If you elect to use "anti-virus" software, familiarise yourself with its 
>>>> limitations and potential to cause adverse effects, and apply the 
>>>> principle immediately preceding this one.
>>>> • Most such utilities will only slow down and destabilise your Mac while 
>>>> they look for viruses that do not exist, conveying no benefit whatsoever - 
>>>> other than to make you "feel good" about security, when you should 
>>>> actually be exercising sound judgment, derived from accurate knowledge, 
>>>> based on verifiable facts.
>>>> 
>>>> • Do install updates from Apple as they become available. No one knows 
>>>> more about Macs and how to protect them than the company that builds them.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Summary: Use common sense and caution when you use your Mac, just like you 
>>>> would in any social context. There is no product, utility, or magic 
>>>> talisman that can protect you from all the evils of mankind."
>>>> 
>>>> Cheers,
>>>> Ronni
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from Ronni's iPad4
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>> On 16 Jul 2016, at 7:22 PM, Susan Hastings <shasti...@iinet.net.au> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> Sounds like they are stepping up their marketing! First they convince you 
>>>>> to use their antivirus software, totally unnecessary, then they want to 
>>>>> go on to the next thing.
>>>>> 
>>>>>

Re: Virtual private network

[Stephen Chape]

uesting it, 
>>>> unless you know what it is and the reason your credentials are required.
>>>> 
>>>> • Don’t open email attachments from email addresses that you do not 
>>>> recognize, or click links contained in an email:
>>>> • Most of these are scams that direct you to fraudulent sites that attempt 
>>>> to convince you to disclose personal information.
>>>> • Such "phishing" attempts are the 21st century equivalent of a social 
>>>> exploit that has existed since the dawn of civilization. Don’t fall for it.
>>>> 
>>>> • Apple will never ask you to reveal personal information in an email. If 
>>>> you receive an unexpected email from Apple saying your account will be 
>>>> closed unless you take immediate action, just ignore it. If your iTunes or 
>>>> App Store account becomes disabled for valid reasons, you will know when 
>>>> you try to buy something or log in to this support site, and are unable to.
>>>> 
>>>> • Don’t install browser extensions unless you understand their purpose. Go 
>>>> to the Safari menu > Preferences > Extensions. If you see any extensions 
>>>> that you do not recognize or understand, simply click the Uninstall button 
>>>> and they will be gone.
>>>> 
>>>> • Don’t install Java unless you are certain that you need it:
>>>> • Java, a non-Apple product, is a potential vector for malware. If you are 
>>>> required to use Java, be mindful of that possibility.
>>>> • Disable Java in Safari > Preferences > Security.
>>>> • Despite its name JavaScript is unrelated to Java. No malware can infect 
>>>> your Mac through JavaScript. It’s OK to leave it enabled.
>>>> 
>>>> • Block browser popups: Safari menu > Preferences > Security > and check 
>>>> "Block popup windows":
>>>> • Popup windows are useful and required for some websites, but popups have 
>>>> devolved to become a common means to deliver targeted advertising that you 
>>>> probably do not want.
>>>> • Popups themselves cannot infect your Mac, but many contain 
>>>> resource-hungry code that will slow down Internet browsing.
>>>> • If you ever see a popup indicating it detected registry errors, that 
>>>> your Mac is infected with some ick, or that you won some prize, it is 100% 
>>>> fraudulent. Ignore it.
>>>> 
>>>> • Ignore hyperventilating popular media outlets that thrive by promoting 
>>>> fear and discord with entertainment products arrogantly presented as 
>>>> "news". Learn what real threats actually exist and how to arm yourself 
>>>> against them:
>>>> • The most serious threat to your data security is phishing. To date, most 
>>>> of these attempts have been pathetic and are easily recognized, but that 
>>>> is likely to change in the future as criminals become more clever.
>>>> 
>>>> • OS X viruses do not exist, but intentionally malicious or poorly written 
>>>> code, created by either nefarious or inept individuals, is nothing new.
>>>> 
>>>> • Never install something without first knowing what it is, what it does, 
>>>> how it works, and how to get rid of it when you don’t want it any more.
>>>> 
>>>> • If you elect to use "anti-virus" software, familiarise yourself with its 
>>>> limitations and potential to cause adverse effects, and apply the 
>>>> principle immediately preceding this one.
>>>> • Most such utilities will only slow down and destabilise your Mac while 
>>>> they look for viruses that do not exist, conveying no benefit whatsoever - 
>>>> other than to make you "feel good" about security, when you should 
>>>> actually be exercising sound judgment, derived from accurate knowledge, 
>>>> based on verifiable facts.
>>>> 
>>>> • Do install updates from Apple as they become available. No one knows 
>>>> more about Macs and how to protect them than the company that builds them.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Summary: Use common sense and caution when you use your Mac, just like you 
>>>> would in any social context. There is no product, utility, or magic 
>>>> talisman that can protect you from all the evils of mankind."
>>>> 
>>>> Cheers,
>>>> Ronni
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from Ronn

Re: Virtual private network

[Bill Parker]

y something or log in to this support site, and are unable to.
>>> 
>>> • Don’t install browser extensions unless you understand their purpose. Go 
>>> to the Safari menu > Preferences > Extensions. If you see any extensions 
>>> that you do not recognize or understand, simply click the Uninstall button 
>>> and they will be gone.
>>> 
>>> • Don’t install Java unless you are certain that you need it:
>>> • Java, a non-Apple product, is a potential vector for malware. If you are 
>>> required to use Java, be mindful of that possibility.
>>> • Disable Java in Safari > Preferences > Security.
>>> • Despite its name JavaScript is unrelated to Java. No malware can infect 
>>> your Mac through JavaScript. It’s OK to leave it enabled.
>>> 
>>> • Block browser popups: Safari menu > Preferences > Security > and check 
>>> "Block popup windows":
>>> • Popup windows are useful and required for some websites, but popups have 
>>> devolved to become a common means to deliver targeted advertising that you 
>>> probably do not want.
>>> • Popups themselves cannot infect your Mac, but many contain 
>>> resource-hungry code that will slow down Internet browsing.
>>> • If you ever see a popup indicating it detected registry errors, that your 
>>> Mac is infected with some ick, or that you won some prize, it is 100% 
>>> fraudulent. Ignore it.
>>> 
>>> • Ignore hyperventilating popular media outlets that thrive by promoting 
>>> fear and discord with entertainment products arrogantly presented as 
>>> "news". Learn what real threats actually exist and how to arm yourself 
>>> against them:
>>> • The most serious threat to your data security is phishing. To date, most 
>>> of these attempts have been pathetic and are easily recognized, but that is 
>>> likely to change in the future as criminals become more clever.
>>> 
>>> • OS X viruses do not exist, but intentionally malicious or poorly written 
>>> code, created by either nefarious or inept individuals, is nothing new.
>>> 
>>> • Never install something without first knowing what it is, what it does, 
>>> how it works, and how to get rid of it when you don’t want it any more.
>>> 
>>> • If you elect to use "anti-virus" software, familiarise yourself with its 
>>> limitations and potential to cause adverse effects, and apply the principle 
>>> immediately preceding this one.
>>> • Most such utilities will only slow down and destabilise your Mac while 
>>> they look for viruses that do not exist, conveying no benefit whatsoever - 
>>> other than to make you "feel good" about security, when you should actually 
>>> be exercising sound judgment, derived from accurate knowledge, based on 
>>> verifiable facts.
>>> 
>>> • Do install updates from Apple as they become available. No one knows more 
>>> about Macs and how to protect them than the company that builds them.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Summary: Use common sense and caution when you use your Mac, just like you 
>>> would in any social context. There is no product, utility, or magic 
>>> talisman that can protect you from all the evils of mankind."
>>> 
>>> Cheers,
>>> Ronni
>>> 
>>> Sent from Ronni's iPad4
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On 16 Jul 2016, at 7:22 PM, Susan Hastings <shasti...@iinet.net.au> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Sounds like they are stepping up their marketing! First they convince you 
>>>> to use their antivirus software, totally unnecessary, then they want to go 
>>>> on to the next thing.
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>> 
>>>>> On 16 Jul 2016, at 3:57 AM, Michael Hawkins 
>>>>> <michael.hawk...@mjhawkins.com.au> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> To clarify my previous email, the service offered is encryption software.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>> 
>>>>>> On 16 Jul 2016, at 3:54 AM, Michael Hawkins 
>>>>>> <michael.hawk...@mjhawkins.com.au> wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> I recently installed Avril anti-virus software. I have since received an 
>>>>>> email from Avril offering a virtual private network for use particularly 
>>>>>> when logging onto the net using public wi-fi spots or when logging on to 
>>>>>> do Internet banking. Is this software safe? Would it be permissible for 
>>>>>> me to forward to WAMUG the email I've received from Avril?
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Regards,
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Michael Hawkins
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
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Re: Virtual private network

[FW]

ecome a common means to deliver targeted advertising that you 
>> probably do not want.
>> • Popups themselves cannot infect your Mac, but many contain resource-hungry 
>> code that will slow down Internet browsing.
>> • If you ever see a popup indicating it detected registry errors, that your 
>> Mac is infected with some ick, or that you won some prize, it is 100% 
>> fraudulent. Ignore it.
>> 
>> • Ignore hyperventilating popular media outlets that thrive by promoting 
>> fear and discord with entertainment products arrogantly presented as "news". 
>> Learn what real threats actually exist and how to arm yourself against them:
>> • The most serious threat to your data security is phishing. To date, most 
>> of these attempts have been pathetic and are easily recognized, but that is 
>> likely to change in the future as criminals become more clever.
>> 
>> • OS X viruses do not exist, but intentionally malicious or poorly written 
>> code, created by either nefarious or inept individuals, is nothing new.
>> 
>> • Never install something without first knowing what it is, what it does, 
>> how it works, and how to get rid of it when you don’t want it any more.
>> 
>> • If you elect to use "anti-virus" software, familiarise yourself with its 
>> limitations and potential to cause adverse effects, and apply the principle 
>> immediately preceding this one.
>> • Most such utilities will only slow down and destabilise your Mac while 
>> they look for viruses that do not exist, conveying no benefit whatsoever - 
>> other than to make you "feel good" about security, when you should actually 
>> be exercising sound judgment, derived from accurate knowledge, based on 
>> verifiable facts.
>> 
>> • Do install updates from Apple as they become available. No one knows more 
>> about Macs and how to protect them than the company that builds them.
>>  
>> 
>> Summary: Use common sense and caution when you use your Mac, just like you 
>> would in any social context. There is no product, utility, or magic talisman 
>> that can protect you from all the evils of mankind."
>> 
>> Cheers,
>> Ronni
>> 
>> Sent from Ronni's iPad4
>> 
>> 
>>> On 16 Jul 2016, at 7:22 PM, Susan Hastings <shasti...@iinet.net.au> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Sounds like they are stepping up their marketing! First they convince you 
>>> to use their antivirus software, totally unnecessary, then they want to go 
>>> on to the next thing.
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPad
>>> 
>>>> On 16 Jul 2016, at 3:57 AM, Michael Hawkins 
>>>> <michael.hawk...@mjhawkins.com.au> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> To clarify my previous email, the service offered is encryption software.
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>> 
>>>>> On 16 Jul 2016, at 3:54 AM, Michael Hawkins 
>>>>> <michael.hawk...@mjhawkins.com.au> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> I recently installed Avril anti-virus software. I have since received an 
>>>>> email from Avril offering a virtual private network for use particularly 
>>>>> when logging onto the net using public wi-fi spots or when logging on to 
>>>>> do Internet banking. Is this software safe? Would it be permissible for 
>>>>> me to forward to WAMUG the email I've received from Avril?
>>>>> 
>>>>> Regards,
>>>>> 
>>>>> Michael Hawkins
>>>>> 
>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
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Re: Virtual private network

[Neil Houghton]

ither nefarious or inept individuals, is nothing new.
> 
> € Never install something without first knowing what it is, what it does, how
> it works, and how to get rid of it when you don¹t want it any more.
> 
> € If you elect to use "anti-virus" software, familiarise yourself with its
> limitations and potential to cause adverse effects, and apply the principle
> immediately preceding this one.
> € Most such utilities will only slow down and destabilise your Mac while they
> look for viruses that do not exist, conveying no benefit whatsoever - other
> than to make you "feel good" about security, when you should actually be
> exercising sound judgment, derived from accurate knowledge, based on
> verifiable facts.
> 
> € Do install updates from Apple as they become available. No one knows more
> about Macs and how to protect them than the company that builds them.
>  
> 
> Summary: Use common sense and caution when you use your Mac, just like you
> would in any social context. There is no product, utility, or magic talisman
> that can protect you from all the evils of mankind."
> 
> Cheers,
> Ronni
> 
> Sent from Ronni's iPad4
> 
> 
>> On 16 Jul 2016, at 7:22 PM, Susan Hastings <shasti...@iinet.net.au> wrote:
>> 
>> Sounds like they are stepping up their marketing! First they convince you to
>> use their antivirus software, totally unnecessary, then they want to go on to
>> the next thing.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
>> 
>>> On 16 Jul 2016, at 3:57 AM, Michael Hawkins
>>> <michael.hawk...@mjhawkins.com.au> wrote:
>>> 
>>> To clarify my previous email, the service offered is encryption software.
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>> On 16 Jul 2016, at 3:54 AM, Michael Hawkins
>>>> <michael.hawk...@mjhawkins.com.au> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> I recently installed Avril anti-virus software. I have since received an
>>>> email from Avril offering a virtual private network for use particularly
>>>> when logging onto the net using public wi-fi spots or when logging on to do
>>>> Internet banking. Is this software safe? Would it be permissible for me to
>>>> forward to WAMUG the email I've received from Avril?
>>>> 
>>>> Regards,
>>>> 
>>>> Michael Hawkins
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
> 
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Re: Virtual private network

[Ronda Brown]

o 
> use their antivirus software, totally unnecessary, then they want to go on to 
> the next thing.
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
>> On 16 Jul 2016, at 3:57 AM, Michael Hawkins 
>> <michael.hawk...@mjhawkins.com.au> wrote:
>> 
>> To clarify my previous email, the service offered is encryption software.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On 16 Jul 2016, at 3:54 AM, Michael Hawkins 
>>> <michael.hawk...@mjhawkins.com.au> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I recently installed Avril anti-virus software. I have since received an 
>>> email from Avril offering a virtual private network for use particularly 
>>> when logging onto the net using public wi-fi spots or when logging on to do 
>>> Internet banking. Is this software safe? Would it be permissible for me to 
>>> forward to WAMUG the email I've received from Avril?
>>> 
>>> Regards,
>>> 
>>> Michael Hawkins
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
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Re: Virtual private network

[Susan Hastings]

Sounds like they are stepping up their marketing! First they convince you to 
use their antivirus software, totally unnecessary, then they want to go on to 
the next thing.

Sent from my iPad

> On 16 Jul 2016, at 3:57 AM, Michael Hawkins 
> <michael.hawk...@mjhawkins.com.au> wrote:
> 
> To clarify my previous email, the service offered is encryption software.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On 16 Jul 2016, at 3:54 AM, Michael Hawkins 
>> <michael.hawk...@mjhawkins.com.au> wrote:
>> 
>> I recently installed Avril anti-virus software. I have since received an 
>> email from Avril offering a virtual private network for use particularly 
>> when logging onto the net using public wi-fi spots or when logging on to do 
>> Internet banking. Is this software safe? Would it be permissible for me to 
>> forward to WAMUG the email I've received from Avril?
>> 
>> Regards,
>> 
>> Michael Hawkins
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
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Re: Virtual private network

[Stephen Chape]

VPN’s are used to stop others snooping on your conversations.
My son lives in Dubai and uses a VPN to Skype with us in Perth.
He refers to it as “The Tunnel”.
The local Telco in Dubai snoops on his communications and then blocks them if 
he does not use a VPN.
It is a shame that Ex Pats in Dubai have to resort to this to keep in touch 
with their families.



> On 16 Jul 2016, at 3:57 AM, Michael Hawkins 
> <michael.hawk...@mjhawkins.com.au> wrote:
> 
> To clarify my previous email, the service offered is encryption software.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On 16 Jul 2016, at 3:54 AM, Michael Hawkins 
>> <michael.hawk...@mjhawkins.com.au> wrote:
>> 
>> I recently installed Avril anti-virus software. I have since received an 
>> email from Avril offering a virtual private network for use particularly 
>> when logging onto the net using public wi-fi spots or when logging on to do 
>> Internet banking. Is this software safe? Would it be permissible for me to 
>> forward to WAMUG the email I've received from Avril?
>> 
>> Regards,
>> 
>> Michael Hawkins
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
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Re: Virtual private network

[Michael Hawkins]

To clarify my previous email, the service offered is encryption software.

Sent from my iPhone

> On 16 Jul 2016, at 3:54 AM, Michael Hawkins 
> <michael.hawk...@mjhawkins.com.au> wrote:
> 
> I recently installed Avril anti-virus software. I have since received an 
> email from Avril offering a virtual private network for use particularly when 
> logging onto the net using public wi-fi spots or when logging on to do 
> Internet banking. Is this software safe? Would it be permissible for me to 
> forward to WAMUG the email I've received from Avril?
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Michael Hawkins
> 
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Virtual private network

[Michael Hawkins]

I recently installed Avril anti-virus software. I have since received an email 
from Avril offering a virtual private network for use particularly when logging 
onto the net using public wi-fi spots or when logging on to do Internet 
banking. Is this software safe? Would it be permissible for me to forward to 
WAMUG the email I've received from Avril?

Regards,

Michael Hawkins

Sent from my iPhone
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