[dba-Tech] VPN

[John Bartow]

#1 malware detected this year for our 100s of RMS client devices was chrome extensions.

Spot on with the lack of cross platform syncing but its expanding. I've been wondering if there is a cross browser sync that works with Firefox, chrome, and edge but haven't looked into it yet.

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From: Peter Brawley<mailto:peter.brawley at earthlink.net>
Sent: ‎5/‎28/‎2018 4:53 PM
To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues<mailto:dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com>
Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] VPN

On 5/28/2018 11:34, Gustav Brock wrote:
> Hi Rocky
>
> If you wish to get rid of Google, use Edge. That's what we do. And don't listen to the Edge bashing; Edge is a superior browser.

Some reasons Edge isn't my default browser ... Polluted with adverts.
Doesn't run on Linux or Android (where I do half or more of my web
browsing and where battery efficiency could be an issue) so a user can't
sync browser bookmarks &c with such devices. Extremely limited share
functionality compared eg to Chrome. Some of Chrome's right-click
functionality is missing. Cortana is a pain in the ass, it's also
polluted with adverts. Edge is vulnerable to security exploits.

PB

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>
> We do run VPN but only between our two sites.
> As for DNS, we use Secure DNS of CSIS:
>
> https://csisgroup.com/prevent-secure-dns/
>
> This is an outstanding and quite cheap service, blocking all kinds of malware sites. We use only this service, a standard firewall, the default Windows 10 Defender, and Edge with AdBlocker Plus - and host mail at Microsoft's Exhange Online with its effective spam filtering.
> With this setup, and only the small fee to CSIS, we haven't seen malware for five or more years.
>
> CSIS is, by the way, the Danish player in the international network of expert corporations fighting all sorts of malware and criminal network activities.
>
> /gustav
>
> -----Oprindelig meddelelse-----
> Fra: dba-Tech [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] På vegne af Rocky Smolin
> Sendt: 28. maj 2018 18:02
> Til: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' <dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com>
> Emne: Re: [dba-Tech] VPN
>
> Hi Gustav:
>
> I get default server dns-cac-1b-02.rr.com which makes sense - rr.com is a legacy from when Spectrum used to be Road Runner here.
> Address starts 209. and ends .62
>
> Am I safe from Google? Still, all those other people know about me.
>
> I'm in a conflict about whether I care. So far I really haven't.  But now a lot of people are telling me I should (same people that are trying to sell me something, of course. But still...)
>
> Do you run a VPN?
>
> R
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dba-Tech [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Gustav Brock
> Sent: Monday, May 28, 2018 12:44 AM
> To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues
> Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] VPN
>
> Hi Rocky
>
> Normally, that is defined in the DHCP server, and this typically is running in your router.
> In a Command window, type NsLookup, and it will list your default DNS server.
>
> /gustav
>
> -----Oprindelig meddelelse-----
> Fra: dba-Tech [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] På vegne af Rocky Smolin
> Sendt: 28. maj 2018 00:36
> Til: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues'
> <dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com>
> Emne: Re: [dba-Tech] VPN
>
> Gustav:
>
> How do I know of I'm using Google's DNS and how do I change it?
>
> Even at that point, doesn't Firefox know stuff about me?  And my ISP, GoDaddy?  And sites I visit?
>
> Thanks
>
> R
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dba-Tech [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Gustav Brock
> Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2018 11:19 AM
> To: List; 'Off Topic'
> Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] VPN
>
> Hi Rocky
>
> If you use the Google DNS servers (8.8.8.8) - which many do for reasons I yet have to understand - Google knows all (as in all) about your browsing.
>
> So, use the DNS of your ISP and use Edge with an In Private session for a start.
>
> Save your money until you know a reason for spending them.
>
> /gustav
>
> ________________________________________
> Fra: dba-Tech <dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com> på vegne af Rocky Smolin <rockysmolin at bchacc.com>
> Sendt: 27. maj 2018 20:03:11
> Til: List; 'Off Topic'
> Emne: [dba-Tech] VPN
>
> I'm getting nagged by Avast to use their VPN.  I'm seeing more ads and buzz about VPNs.  I'm not sure I have anything to hide, but the intrusiveness of Google and Microsoft make me want to anonymize myself.
>
> But IIUC, my VPN provider still knows everything I do, yes?  So aren't I just switching several repositories of my on-line activity to one specific vendor whom I will have to trust?
>
> r
>
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