VPN Providers in Jamaica

[CosmicMoose]

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GoToMyPC works great for me, but that's to access a host workstation.

Don't know if this helps but using Internet Explorer you can click on 'InPrivate Browsing': InPrivate Browsing helps prevent Internet Explorer from storing data about your browsing session. This includes cookies, temporary Internet files, history, and other data. Toolbars and extensions are disabled by default. See Help for more information. To turn off InPrivate Browsing, close this browser window.

Lola, InPrivate browsing or Chrome's incognito only hides your activities on your device, it does nothing to hide it from the ISP or any sites you visit. If someone is snooping your non-DSL website traffic they'll be able to see everything. It is main for use on public access PCs where you do not want any trace of your usage to remain.

~Moose

[Weathermon & Mi Lady]

Thanks for all the information. I have a Mac Book, so Windows and PC stuff will not work. I never store passwords or save passwords. I'm pretty safe when it comes to that kind of thing. I write my passwords in a ledger and keep it next to my computer for reference. Mi Lady and I are going through some big changes right now and I may have some unexpected things to keep track of and I wanted another layer of security for those eventualities. Maybe a VPN doesn't offer that security. Thanks again!

[BrianJM]

I have used privateinternetaccess.com for years. Each time I go to JA, I use it for watch USA licensed Netflix programs. So no, speed is not an issue.

[Weathermon & Mi Lady]

Thanks for your information, BrianJM. That's 2 for privateinternetaccess.com. Might give it a try next reach.

[craigandjen]

If you are truly concerned go with a reputable VPN... not a free one. Honestly as a Network Security engineer you will be fine as long as you dont keep that ledger and the computer side by side. Lock the ledger in your safe when you are not using it. You can in fact use software to encrypt your entire computer (I do this) that way even if your lappy is stolen your data is still difficult to retrieve.... not impossible but it takes a lot of skill, time and persistence to break down encryption. Most common thieves wouldnt even bother. Add to that the level of skill and equipment needed to sniff out your traffic... someone would have to basically target you. I can tell you that a little paranoia is good but the reality is you are in no further danger of cyber crime than you are at home. A slightly safer solution... use telephone banking. Being a frequent traveler to negril who also needs access to sensitive data while away Ive never felt my information was in danger. I run many types of security software on my laptop from intrusion detection to a custom firewall that I wrote. Ive never tracked any malicious traffic while there.... which is no fun for me cause I like a challenge

[BeachTramp]

Better than the password ledger is a password vault. I use Keepass to enter all of my logins and to randomly generate passwords. I don't even know many of them. When I need to login somewhere I go to the entry for it in Keepass and either do an autotype of the login or cut and paste the password. The file for the passwords is heavily encrypted and sets on a google drive. I have the android version on phone and tablet and all share the same file. Much safer and more convenient than a ledger.

[Weathermon & Mi Lady]

If you are truly concerned go with a reputable VPN... not a free one. Honestly as a Network Security engineer you will be fine as long as you dont keep that ledger and the computer side by side. Lock the ledger in your safe when you are not using it. You can in fact use software to encrypt your entire computer (I do this) that way even if your lappy is stolen your data is still difficult to retrieve.... not impossible but it takes a lot of skill, time and persistence to break down encryption. Most common thieves wouldnt even bother. Add to that the level of skill and equipment needed to sniff out your traffic... someone would have to basically target you. I can tell you that a little paranoia is good but the reality is you are in no further danger of cyber crime than you are at home. A slightly safer solution... use telephone banking. Being a frequent traveler to negril who also needs access to sensitive data while away Ive never felt my information was in danger. I run many types of security software on my laptop from intrusion detection to a custom firewall that I wrote. Ive never tracked any malicious traffic while there.... which is no fun for me cause I like a challenge

Thanks for all the information, I really do appreciate it; but I was just kidding about the ledger next to my computer. I actually have a file on my computer which is encrypted and has a very long password to open. Thanks again.

[Nurse Marcia]

This is a great thread! Thanks, WM.

Sounds like there are some very experienced people giving advice, so I have a question for you.

If your computer is protected with a 9 character strong password to access it, does that provide enough security to prevent a thief from even getting to your data if the computer is stolen?

[captaind & Linston]

This is a great thread! Thanks, WM.

Sounds like there are some very experienced people giving advice, so I have a question for you.

If your computer is protected with a 9 character strong password to access it, does that provide enough security to prevent a thief from even getting to your data if the computer is stolen?

Marcia,

That depends on the skill of the hacker. No lock can defeat a skillful, dedicated thief.

Cap

[Weathermon & Mi Lady]

This is a great thread! Thanks, WM.

Sounds like there are some very experienced people giving advice, so I have a question for you.

If your computer is protected with a 9 character strong password to access it, does that provide enough security to prevent a thief from even getting to your data if the computer is stolen?

Although a good password helps, it is better to do the encryption, if your operating system offers that feature in it's privacy settings.