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In reply to the discussion: A good VPN [View all]

LPBBEAR

(380 posts)
9. VPN
Fri Mar 19, 2021, 12:05 PM
Mar 2021

Just a word of caution to those out there seeking to use a "VPN". I know there are many varied reasons for wanting to use a service like this. Be VERY careful which service you choose. Do thorough research on any service you're thinking of using. VPN stands for Virtual Private Network. Most VPN connections are by nature bi-directional. That means when you join the VPN you are not only joining another network.....the other network is joining you and your network. The network traffic is not just going one direction, it is going both directions. If the operator of the VPN network is unscrupulous that fact leaves open the possibility for all kinds of scenarios since once you connect to them you have joined your network to theirs.

Do the proper diligent research BEFORE you commit to a service like this.

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A good VPN [View all] canetoad Mar 2021 OP
The one I really like is CyberGhost. Drunken Irishman Mar 2021 #1
Ditto. dixiechiken1 Mar 2021 #3
Thanks for the recommendation sorcrow Mar 2021 #2
You really should post more often canetoad Mar 2021 #4
VPN Comparison by That One Privacy Guy douglas9 Mar 2021 #5
Thanks for the link canetoad Mar 2021 #7
Curious about the Group's view of ProtonVPN/free. I know nothing about VPNs but need it to UTUSN Mar 2021 #6
Lots of sites canetoad Mar 2021 #8
VPN LPBBEAR Mar 2021 #9
Used ipvanish for 3 years, now on NordVPN RainCaster Mar 2021 #10
I have used timms139 Mar 2021 #11
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