What's the safest way to do online banking at Uni?
I'm going to be heading away pretty soon and I'll be using an Internet connection which is shared by a lot of people. Due to the fact that this will be a connection which isn't set up and maintained by myself, I can only assume (being the paranoid guy that I am) that my details/keystrokes/login credentials are being logged somewhere.
If I was to ask someone from home (that being family/friend) to help me out, what would be the best way to get a secure connection to the internet so that I can do my banking/anything else which might need some security?
If I was to ask someone from home (that being family/friend) to help me out, what would be the best way to get a secure connection to the internet so that I can do my banking/anything else which might need some security?
- SSH to my home computer.
- VPN to my home network.
- Webserver at home, configured to run a proxy server.
- TOR
- Using my mobile phone 3G connection, tethered to my computer.
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And why exactly do you suggest this?
I doubt any telecommunication service provider would give a rat's ass about some kid's measly transaction.
You'd be surprised just how much traffic gets sniffed on a University Campus/Halls.
SSH
VPN
Do it in the layered fashion or just use SSL in a SSH Tunnel for banking.
This is what I'm thinking, as opposed to using the 3G method. I'd feel safer being able to connect to my home network and my own computer, rather than going through the 3G route and not knowing what the fuck I'm connecting to. The only problem lies in getting someone to set up a server for me at home. I guess I could configure someone's computer with the required stuff (Wampserver, some php files) and just get them to turn it on whenever I need it
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They have a business to run so it's very secure. You can try Teamviewer if you like but it's a pain in the ass if your system reboots frequently.
SSHing to your home PC or setting up a VPN to home would probably be the best bet though. So long as you only used your laptop.
Running as a locked down user.
Who can only SSH.
Without X11, otherwise your keys could be being logged.
Make sure you chop off your fingertips too... fresh prints on the keyboard can show up your passwords.
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Well, you just give it a try it just might work. Makesure to forward the ports in your router!
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Dude, I do online banking from my home and I don't worry about etc things. Take a chill pill, if you're that worried about things set a limit on your account so in an event someone does take control he won't be able to move money out with making the require phone call to the bank.
Many people use Logmein, check their FAQ or e-mail them.