Didn't know where to post this one ... Here or Security ?
I'm sure most people have heard about the PRISM (American) and Tempora (British) electronic surveillance programs currently being used to spy on us all.
So just how secure is my connection ? I have used a VPN in the past and could easily get it back by renewing my subscription with my provider . (It ran out this month ) Would that offer adequate protection from those "spying eyes" ?
InB4 .... "If you aint doing anything wrong , you have nothing to hide"
I find that argument ridiculous and don't see why we should be spied on like this. I don't do anything wrong online , sure maybe I download a film once or twice a year. Visit some adult sites etc .... WOW shock horror !!! I'm certainly not a terrorist threat to my country or yours.
So has anyone any suggestions on how to beef up my online security ? I do a fair bit of shopping online , same as banking. So added protection would be advantageous.
Ideas anyone please ?
I'm sure most people have heard about the PRISM (American) and Tempora (British) electronic surveillance programs currently being used to spy on us all.
So just how secure is my connection ? I have used a VPN in the past and could easily get it back by renewing my subscription with my provider . (It ran out this month ) Would that offer adequate protection from those "spying eyes" ?
InB4 .... "If you aint doing anything wrong , you have nothing to hide"
I find that argument ridiculous and don't see why we should be spied on like this. I don't do anything wrong online , sure maybe I download a film once or twice a year. Visit some adult sites etc .... WOW shock horror !!! I'm certainly not a terrorist threat to my country or yours.
So has anyone any suggestions on how to beef up my online security ? I do a fair bit of shopping online , same as banking. So added protection would be advantageous.
Ideas anyone please ?
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Win 8 X64
- Computer type
- Laptop
- System Manufacturer/Model
- Acer Aspire E1-571 V2.09
- CPU
- Intel i5 Mobile 3230M
- Motherboard
- Acer EA50_HC_CR Type2
- Memory
- 8 Gig DDR3
- Graphics Card(s)
- Intel HD 4000 Mobile
- Sound Card
- Realtek High Definition Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Generic PnP Monitor (15.3"vis)
- Screen Resolution
- 1378 x 768
- Hard Drives
- WDC WD5000BPVT-22A1YT0 [Hard drive] (500.11 GB)
- Cooling
- Standard Acer Laptop
- Keyboard
- Standard Acer Laptop
- Mouse
- Daffodil WMS330 Wireless Optical Mouse 2.4GHz
- Internet Speed
- Fast enough for p0rnz lol
- Browser
- Chrome (Latest Dev build)
- Antivirus
- Avast ~ Free
- Other Info
- Part time idiot and basement dweller ....So when you call me one its true lol.