What's the best way to encrypt browser traffic when using public wireless networks?

**[Labret]** · 12-29-2012, 04:46 PM

An ssh tunnel.

**shake** · 12-29-2012, 05:09 PM

A VPN is the best best, you could install a VPN server software on your home network, then using your laptop or even iPhone you can configure it to route all traffic over the VPN. The plus of doing it that way is you don't have to pay for an external service, and websites you visit like banking won't nag you for extra security questions because it's just like you're at home.

**pimpware** · 12-29-2012, 05:13 PM

Tor

**brandonstills** · 12-29-2012, 05:18 PM

This is what SSL and HTTPS were designed for. If the site doesn't offer that then you'll need to use a secure tunnel to somewhere that does and then have that machine make the request on your behalf.

**HomerSimpson** · 12-29-2012, 05:54 PM

SSL/HTTPS or encrypted VPN

**Lace** · 12-29-2012, 06:45 PM

Originally posted by pimpware

Tor

This reminds me to look more into it. Thanks.

https://www.torproject.org/

**MrMaxwell** · 12-29-2012, 07:22 PM

Originally posted by Lace

This reminds me to look more into it. Thanks.

https://www.torproject.org/

How strong is tor encryption? I read one time some shit about if some asshole knew enough of the ips he could break it or some nonsense... or was that some other shit?

What's the best way to encrypt browser traffic when using public wireless networks?

What's the best way to encrypt browser traffic when using public wireless networks?

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