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Discussion => Security => Topic started by: Shithead on June 27, 2013, 09:51 pm

Title: library wifi
Post by: Shithead on June 27, 2013, 09:51 pm
Im thinking about cutting off my own internet, and using the library's wifi to make purchases; using my own laptop and tails ofcourse.
Safer?
Title: Re: library wifi
Post by: BlazedForDays on June 27, 2013, 11:55 pm
Im thinking about cutting off my own internet, and using the library's wifi to make purchases; using my own laptop and tails ofcourse.
Safer?

In theory you should be safe with TOR, but I would use a VPN to make sure no one's sniffing the WiFi packets. I don't know if TOR protects you against that.
Title: Re: library wifi
Post by: p3nd8s on June 28, 2013, 12:41 am
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In theory you should be safe with TOR, but I would use a VPN to make sure no one's sniffing the WiFi packets. I don't know if TOR protects you against that.

Yes, of course it protects you against that. If someone sniffs the packets while using TOR, they will see encrypted data. But they will definitely know you are using TOR. By using a VPN, they will not even know you are using TOR.
Title: Re: library wifi
Post by: MichaelWesten on June 28, 2013, 12:45 am
be careful that you are aware of what security camera's may or may not exist at your local library,  I was shocked to find out my backwoods ass local library looks like a NSA compound with cameras literally everywhere, even overlooking the parking lot.
Title: Re: library wifi
Post by: Shithead on June 28, 2013, 12:47 am
I see. Any vpn suggestions?

Wow great point! I'll case the joint next time.
Title: Re: library wifi
Post by: Choniven on June 28, 2013, 01:04 am
I would suggest using your home internet connection, through a VPN service and you will be fine:

VPN services: http://dkn255hz262ypmii.onion/index.php?topic=177551.0
Title: Re: library wifi
Post by: leaf on June 28, 2013, 03:46 pm
VPN/SSH only need to be utilized with Tor in low population areas.