ProXPN

Discussion in 'privacy technology' started by OrionMan, Mar 6, 2011.

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  1. OrionMan

    OrionMan Registered Member

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    Like to get some views from experts here about ProXPN.

    I signed up for basic free account
    * Limited to United States IPs (UK and Netherlands require proXPN Premium)
    * Bandwidth limited to 300kbps
    * Does NOT work on iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows Mobile, or Blackberry

    I've read allegations that it's a federal honeypot which collects data out of your computer. The first time I ran it, I got strange incoming tcp request from IP 83.xxx.xxx.xxx and I blocked it via my firewall.

    Also, is there a way to HTTPS all websites we visit via program or plugin?

    Welcome all comments. Thanks.
     
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  2. redcell

    redcell Registered Member

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    Try HTTPS Everywhere. TOR's partner.

    It forces HTTPS on many sites (not all) but you can edit the config too.
    httpseverywhere.jpg
     
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  4. CloneRanger

    CloneRanger Registered Member

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    @ OrionMan

    Where are you ? :D

    Can you provide the links that say it's a Honeypot ?

    If there's ANY doubt it's dodgy for whatever reason = Avoid it :thumbd:

    From proXPN's www proXPN Garners Press
    Couldn't see the lifehacker one ? but pcworld "might Have a lot to answer for :D
     
  5. redcell

    redcell Registered Member

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    ProXPN rouses my suspicion. Even as basic user, out of the 19 times I connect/disconnect, all are different IPs. Its convenient pool of resources and generosity sound like Google in the early days.

    But it's better than nothing. Still useful for some sites.
     
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