Thanks for the responses. I also haven't felt the need for one on iOS. I definitely would be using one on a laptop. I read about a hacker who could see what everyone was doing on their laptops in Starbucks, but I don't think he'd have been able to do it on iOS. I'm not 100% sure, though.
Thanks for the responses. I also haven't felt the need for one on iOS. I definitely would be using one on a laptop. I read about a hacker who could see what everyone was doing on their laptops in Starbucks, but I don't think he'd have been able to do it on iOS. I'm not 100% sure, though.
I've seen VPN services on places like Groupon advertizing a lifetime subscription for like $50 (or whatever the cost is).. does this sound reasonable?
I "could" attach to an open WiFi spot and collect every packet using a phone or laptop. Doesn't matter if you have Android, iOS, Mac, Windows, or other OS. What matters is if you are on a secure HTTPS site, using SSL or if you are on a VPN. The best, or one of the best, VPN apps is TunnelBear. They use AES 256-bit encryption. It can run on any platform (not sure about Linux) and it's inexpensive (maybe 2 Starbuck's coffees a month). https://forums.imore.com/e?link=htt...ww.tunnelbear.com%2Fapps%2Fios&token=fsKqucR7
Are you on iOS 9.x.x?
I'm mostly concerned about when I'm traveling outside the country. When I'm here, I use my cell data.
So:
1. My files are safe regardless from hackers, thanks to sandboxing
2. My https connections are safe, so I can log into iCloud and Gmail, do online banking, however one of the Wordpress sites that I maintain doesn't have an SSL certificate
But:
3. Apps that may not be secure will expose me
4. Someone can see which sites I'm going to (not important to me)
I'm not sure where keystroking fits in.
Anyway, If I travel for a month, I can use TunnelBear for just $7. Nice. Thanks for the tip.
Has anyone ever tried this app? I'm trying to find out if it's worth downloading. View attachment 105545
I've seen VPN services on places like Groupon advertizing a lifetime subscription for like $50 (or whatever the cost is).. does this sound reasonable?
Many use a VPN. I never have in the 4 years I've owned an iPhone, and no problems at all. I guess it depends on location and use habits. I'm really not sure. I've just never seen the need for it.
VPN slows down internet to much.