Good info, good reasoning Thanks Robin
Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rb...@iinet.net.au <x-msg://329/rb...@iinet.net.au> > On 1 Aug 2022, at 11:54 am, Western Australia Macintosh User Group via WAMUG > <wa...@lists.wamug.org.au> wrote: > > Hi Rod, > > This is a very murky topic and before you jump into using a VPN you > should do some (probably a lot) of research as VPN providers are many > and varied, with a very high proportion operating with a business model > that is contrary to your privacy interests. > Here a number of links to articles that you can start with, including > some commentary about the Opera browser offering; > [1]https://www.top10vpn.com/guides/is-opera-vpn-safe/ > [2]https://www.vpnmentor.com/blog/free-vpns-are-not-safe-to-use/ > [3]https://www.esecurityplanet.com/networks/vpn-security/ > [4]https://www.kaspersky.com.au/resource-center/definitions/how-does-vp > n-keep-me-safe-online > Bear in mind that all of these sources have their own vested interests, > some made obvious by their pop-up advertisements, only making the > decision of what is best for you even more difficult. > As I don’t have a need to jump geographic boundaries my personal method > is to use my phone as the hotspot for my laptop, or a WiFi network that > has a clear SSID and password offered by the provider, is not open (no > password), nor a captive one (such as most hotels offer). This applies > both in Australia and when overseas. > My reasoning/solution may be flawed but so far this has worked for me. > robin > > On 31 Jul 2022, at 9:03 am, Western Australia Macintosh User Group via > WAMUG <[5]wa...@lists.wamug.org.au> wrote: > > Thanks Neil and Tim > Another concerning article in today’s ST, Barefoot Investor section. > Regards > Rod > [[6]cid:3320202049_5684508] > Rod Blitvich - Amy & Sam’s Dad > . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . > [1][7]rb...@iinet.net.au > > References > > 1. https://www.top10vpn.com/guides/is-opera-vpn-safe/ > 2. https://www.vpnmentor.com/blog/free-vpns-are-not-safe-to-use/ > 3. https://www.esecurityplanet.com/networks/vpn-security/ > 4. > https://www.kaspersky.com.au/resource-center/definitions/how-does-vpn-keep-me-safe-online > 5. mailto:wa...@lists.wamug.org.au > 6. cid:3320202049_5684508 > 7. mailto:rb...@iinet.net.au > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <https://www.mail-archive.com/wamug@wamug.org.au/> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
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