VPN - Nord or other?
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I’m sure this has been covered many times, but as the search function has gone -
Which VPN provider do you recommend?
I have done some reading, Nord seems good, express seems good, free ones are bad.
Is it safe to do internet banking over one? (I know that’s a selling point for most providers), but is it actually safe?
The tech sites are full of reviews but I’m interested in your thoughts as actual users.
Do I install the app across the devices I have then let it do it’s thing?
Is there constant adjustment to be made?
Is there a simpler one to use?
Thanks in advance.
Which VPN provider do you recommend?
I have done some reading, Nord seems good, express seems good, free ones are bad.
Is it safe to do internet banking over one? (I know that’s a selling point for most providers), but is it actually safe?
The tech sites are full of reviews but I’m interested in your thoughts as actual users.
Do I install the app across the devices I have then let it do it’s thing?
Is there constant adjustment to be made?
Is there a simpler one to use?
Thanks in advance.
That’s was pretty much the point.
I’ve noticed a big push on advertising VPNs and have read that banks are recommending their use.
I wondered if it’s something we should all be doing to minimise the risk of cyber crime or if it was just the “next big thing” that in reality we don’t need.
I’ve noticed a big push on advertising VPNs and have read that banks are recommending their use.
I wondered if it’s something we should all be doing to minimise the risk of cyber crime or if it was just the “next big thing” that in reality we don’t need.
pidsy said:
That’s was pretty much the point.
I’ve noticed a big push on advertising VPNs and have read that banks are recommending their use.
I wondered if it’s something we should all be doing to minimise the risk of cyber crime or if it was just the “next big thing” that in reality we don’t need.
I'd be very surprised to see any bank recommending you use a VPN.I’ve noticed a big push on advertising VPNs and have read that banks are recommending their use.
I wondered if it’s something we should all be doing to minimise the risk of cyber crime or if it was just the “next big thing” that in reality we don’t need.
If you're connecting to your bank through their app or using your browser you should be using TLS (HTTPS) anyway so a VPN doesn't buy you any extra "security".
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hstewie said:
hstewie said:pidsy said:
That’s was pretty much the point.
I’ve noticed a big push on advertising VPNs and have read that banks are recommending their use.
I wondered if it’s something we should all be doing to minimise the risk of cyber crime or if it was just the “next big thing” that in reality we don’t need.
I'd be very surprised to see any bank recommending you use a VPN.I’ve noticed a big push on advertising VPNs and have read that banks are recommending their use.
I wondered if it’s something we should all be doing to minimise the risk of cyber crime or if it was just the “next big thing” that in reality we don’t need.
If you're connecting to your bank through their app or using your browser you should be using TLS (HTTPS) anyway so a VPN doesn't buy you any extra "security".
if I was in a coffee shop/bar/hotel using their WiFi, would it still be as secure?
The press is full of stories about how your data isn’t safe when using public or shared WiFi.
pidsy said:
There was an article I read by one of the tech sites that said banks had mentioned that a VPN would add an additional layer of security over their own HTTPS.
if I was in a coffee shop/bar/hotel using their WiFi, would it still be as secure?
The press is full of stories about how your data isn’t safe when using public or shared WiFi.
If you trust the PC and your bank is doing everything right there's no benefit that I can think of.if I was in a coffee shop/bar/hotel using their WiFi, would it still be as secure?
The press is full of stories about how your data isn’t safe when using public or shared WiFi.
If you use a VPN all you're doing is giving someone else your traffic so you need to be bloody sure you trust them.
bhstewie said:
hstewie said: If you use a VPN all you're doing is giving someone else your traffic so you need to be bloody sure you trust them.
If you use the internet you're always giving someone else your traffic (your ISP, who are subject to goverment edicts on snooping your behaviour). If the site is built correctly it shouldn't matter as all that is transiting is encrypted packets.The known commercial VPNs would represent such a negligible risk to be approaching absolute zero.
Saying that, there's no real reason to add a VPN into the mix - apart from changing where you appear to be logging in from, it adds no security to the equation.
Edited by Order66 on Sunday 4th August 17:28
Just a quick note on the geolocation, we got a subscription to Nord but found that a number of the foreign streaming services were still not accessible as the streaming provider requires a residential IP (as I understand it). Did all the checks with the Nord VPN support team as well.
Raj28 said:
Just a quick note on the geolocation, we got a subscription to Nord but found that a number of the foreign streaming services were still not accessible as the streaming provider requires a residential IP (as I understand it). Did all the checks with the Nord VPN support team as well.
This is well known, the streaming services actively block the IP ranges used by VPNs, and any assurances given by the VPN suppliers are outright lies as it is not within their control.nmd87 said:
I am an infrequent VPN user so I've just used the cheaper services: Private Internet Access and Torguard. I think the former was slightly better of the two, albeit to get the cheap rates you have to subscribe for 2 years+.
They all seem to want you to sign up for 2 years plus to get a decent cost. If I’ve got no need to, I don’t see the point of getting involved in something for that length of time that doesn’t provide much more security than I already have.
Big Worm 1 said:
I recently bought a 3 year NordVPN subscription, like others, to watch US Netflix, etc.
If you do decide to go for it, I went via TopCashback and got 55% cashback which equated to £45.22.
Just something to bear in mind.
Wish I'd read this last week. Just renewed for 3 years at £80 or so. Could have done with the saving but it's done until 2022 now which I guess is ok. If you do decide to go for it, I went via TopCashback and got 55% cashback which equated to £45.22.
Just something to bear in mind.
What's the purpose of the VPN?
If it's to anonymize your internet browsing from your ISP then the likes of Nord etc will be fine.
If it's to protect personal information when on public hot spots then just setup OpenVPN on a raspberry PI at home. Alot cheaper plus you can access your home network remotely.
If it's to anonymize your internet browsing from your ISP then the likes of Nord etc will be fine.
If it's to protect personal information when on public hot spots then just setup OpenVPN on a raspberry PI at home. Alot cheaper plus you can access your home network remotely.
I'm using 'Buffered', with my router re-flashed using DD-WRT firmware. Totally effective for privacy, and pretty good service so far. The advantage to this approach is that all traffic through the router goes to the VPN by default, rather than needing a piece of client software on each computer.
Bitdefender also has a good reputation and is well worth a look.
Bitdefender also has a good reputation and is well worth a look.
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