Is logging into a bank account with a VPN more dangerous than without VPN? [closed]
If I need to log in my bank account, the VPN company can capture of my passwords.
Isn't it more dangerous?
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closed as primarily opinion-based by Twisty Impersonator, PeterH, DrMoishe Pippik, VL-80, music2myear Dec 11 at 18:01
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If I need to log in my bank account, the VPN company can capture of my passwords.
Isn't it more dangerous?
vpn
edited Dec 6 at 2:47
JakeGould
31k1093137
asked Dec 6 at 0:25
Giordano Fearghas
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closed as primarily opinion-based by Twisty Impersonator, PeterH, DrMoishe Pippik, VL-80, music2myear Dec 11 at 18:01
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
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Only if your bank does not use HTTPS. And if your bank does not use HTTPS for their online services - change bank.
– Darius
Dec 6 at 0:31
If you call your next-door neighbor on the phone, then the police and the phone company can listen in. But if you go out on the sidewalk and yell, a lot more people will be able to hear.
– Scott
Dec 6 at 0:37
Welcome. You're missing a word in your title: Is what more dangerous without a VPN? Also, please be more specific about what you consider "dangerous."
– Twisty Impersonator
Dec 6 at 1:26
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If I need to log in my bank account, the VPN company can capture of my passwords.
Isn't it more dangerous?
vpn
edited Dec 6 at 2:47
JakeGould
31k1093137
asked Dec 6 at 0:25
Giordano Fearghas
61
If I need to log in my bank account, the VPN company can capture of my passwords.
Isn't it more dangerous?
vpn
vpn
edited Dec 6 at 2:47
JakeGould
31k1093137
asked Dec 6 at 0:25
Giordano Fearghas
61
edited Dec 6 at 2:47
JakeGould
31k1093137
asked Dec 6 at 0:25
Giordano Fearghas
61
edited Dec 6 at 2:47
JakeGould
31k1093137
edited Dec 6 at 2:47
JakeGould
31k1093137
edited Dec 6 at 2:47
JakeGould
31k1093137
31k1093137
asked Dec 6 at 0:25
Giordano Fearghas
61
asked Dec 6 at 0:25
Giordano Fearghas
61
asked Dec 6 at 0:25
Giordano Fearghas
61
61
closed as primarily opinion-based by Twisty Impersonator, PeterH, DrMoishe Pippik, VL-80, music2myear Dec 11 at 18:01
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
closed as primarily opinion-based by Twisty Impersonator, PeterH, DrMoishe Pippik, VL-80, music2myear Dec 11 at 18:01
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
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Only if your bank does not use HTTPS. And if your bank does not use HTTPS for their online services - change bank.
– Darius
Dec 6 at 0:31
If you call your next-door neighbor on the phone, then the police and the phone company can listen in. But if you go out on the sidewalk and yell, a lot more people will be able to hear.
– Scott
Dec 6 at 0:37
Welcome. You're missing a word in your title: Is what more dangerous without a VPN? Also, please be more specific about what you consider "dangerous."
– Twisty Impersonator
Dec 6 at 1:26
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Only if your bank does not use HTTPS. And if your bank does not use HTTPS for their online services - change bank.
– Darius
Dec 6 at 0:31
If you call your next-door neighbor on the phone, then the police and the phone company can listen in. But if you go out on the sidewalk and yell, a lot more people will be able to hear.
– Scott
Dec 6 at 0:37
Welcome. You're missing a word in your title: Is what more dangerous without a VPN? Also, please be more specific about what you consider "dangerous."
– Twisty Impersonator
Dec 6 at 1:26
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Only if your bank does not use HTTPS. And if your bank does not use HTTPS for their online services - change bank.
– Darius
Dec 6 at 0:31
Only if your bank does not use HTTPS. And if your bank does not use HTTPS for their online services - change bank.
– Darius
Dec 6 at 0:31
If you call your next-door neighbor on the phone, then the police and the phone company can listen in. But if you go out on the sidewalk and yell, a lot more people will be able to hear.
– Scott
Dec 6 at 0:37
If you call your next-door neighbor on the phone, then the police and the phone company can listen in. But if you go out on the sidewalk and yell, a lot more people will be able to hear.
– Scott
Dec 6 at 0:37
Welcome. You're missing a word in your title: Is what more dangerous without a VPN? Also, please be more specific about what you consider "dangerous."
– Twisty Impersonator
Dec 6 at 1:26
Welcome. You're missing a word in your title: Is what more dangerous without a VPN? Also, please be more specific about what you consider "dangerous."
– Twisty Impersonator
Dec 6 at 1:26
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All banks should be using HTTPS on their websites. This is often indicated by an image of a lock in your browser's address bar. HTTPS provides encryption between you and the bank's website. This means no one between you and the bank can read the data being transferred.
A VPN provides a secure, encrypted tunnel between you and the VPN's endpoint. After leaving that endpoint, there is no longer any encryption provided by the VPN. If you were using a standard HTTP website, then the VPN provider can read the data you are sending back and forth. If you are using a HTTPS website, then the encryption mentioned in the previous paragraph still applies and the VPN provider cannot read the data.
There are a lot of VPN providers popping up in the last few years. Their focus is more on anonymity then security. They can hide some aspects of your internet activity from everyone between you and them, but that is all. They are also useful for changing your perceived location, so you can connect to websites from countries that block them. In addition to that, you dont know what information they are collecting on you. These VPN endpoints often get blocked by websites, as well as other issues. Personally, I do not think they are worthwhile.
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All banks should be using HTTPS on their websites. This is often indicated by an image of a lock in your browser's address bar. HTTPS provides encryption between you and the bank's website. This means no one between you and the bank can read the data being transferred.
A VPN provides a secure, encrypted tunnel between you and the VPN's endpoint. After leaving that endpoint, there is no longer any encryption provided by the VPN. If you were using a standard HTTP website, then the VPN provider can read the data you are sending back and forth. If you are using a HTTPS website, then the encryption mentioned in the previous paragraph still applies and the VPN provider cannot read the data.
There are a lot of VPN providers popping up in the last few years. Their focus is more on anonymity then security. They can hide some aspects of your internet activity from everyone between you and them, but that is all. They are also useful for changing your perceived location, so you can connect to websites from countries that block them. In addition to that, you dont know what information they are collecting on you. These VPN endpoints often get blocked by websites, as well as other issues. Personally, I do not think they are worthwhile.
answered Dec 6 at 2:34
Keltari
50.8k18117169
add a comment |
All banks should be using HTTPS on their websites. This is often indicated by an image of a lock in your browser's address bar. HTTPS provides encryption between you and the bank's website. This means no one between you and the bank can read the data being transferred.
A VPN provides a secure, encrypted tunnel between you and the VPN's endpoint. After leaving that endpoint, there is no longer any encryption provided by the VPN. If you were using a standard HTTP website, then the VPN provider can read the data you are sending back and forth. If you are using a HTTPS website, then the encryption mentioned in the previous paragraph still applies and the VPN provider cannot read the data.
There are a lot of VPN providers popping up in the last few years. Their focus is more on anonymity then security. They can hide some aspects of your internet activity from everyone between you and them, but that is all. They are also useful for changing your perceived location, so you can connect to websites from countries that block them. In addition to that, you dont know what information they are collecting on you. These VPN endpoints often get blocked by websites, as well as other issues. Personally, I do not think they are worthwhile.
answered Dec 6 at 2:34
Keltari
50.8k18117169
add a comment |
All banks should be using HTTPS on their websites. This is often indicated by an image of a lock in your browser's address bar. HTTPS provides encryption between you and the bank's website. This means no one between you and the bank can read the data being transferred.
A VPN provides a secure, encrypted tunnel between you and the VPN's endpoint. After leaving that endpoint, there is no longer any encryption provided by the VPN. If you were using a standard HTTP website, then the VPN provider can read the data you are sending back and forth. If you are using a HTTPS website, then the encryption mentioned in the previous paragraph still applies and the VPN provider cannot read the data.
There are a lot of VPN providers popping up in the last few years. Their focus is more on anonymity then security. They can hide some aspects of your internet activity from everyone between you and them, but that is all. They are also useful for changing your perceived location, so you can connect to websites from countries that block them. In addition to that, you dont know what information they are collecting on you. These VPN endpoints often get blocked by websites, as well as other issues. Personally, I do not think they are worthwhile.
answered Dec 6 at 2:34
Keltari
50.8k18117169
All banks should be using HTTPS on their websites. This is often indicated by an image of a lock in your browser's address bar. HTTPS provides encryption between you and the bank's website. This means no one between you and the bank can read the data being transferred.
A VPN provides a secure, encrypted tunnel between you and the VPN's endpoint. After leaving that endpoint, there is no longer any encryption provided by the VPN. If you were using a standard HTTP website, then the VPN provider can read the data you are sending back and forth. If you are using a HTTPS website, then the encryption mentioned in the previous paragraph still applies and the VPN provider cannot read the data.
There are a lot of VPN providers popping up in the last few years. Their focus is more on anonymity then security. They can hide some aspects of your internet activity from everyone between you and them, but that is all. They are also useful for changing your perceived location, so you can connect to websites from countries that block them. In addition to that, you dont know what information they are collecting on you. These VPN endpoints often get blocked by websites, as well as other issues. Personally, I do not think they are worthwhile.
answered Dec 6 at 2:34
Keltari
50.8k18117169
edited Dec 6 at 2:39
answered Dec 6 at 2:34
Keltari
50.8k18117169
answered Dec 6 at 2:34
Keltari
50.8k18117169
answered Dec 6 at 2:34
Keltari
50.8k18117169
50.8k18117169
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Only if your bank does not use HTTPS. And if your bank does not use HTTPS for their online services - change bank.
– Darius
Dec 6 at 0:31
If you call your next-door neighbor on the phone, then the police and the phone company can listen in. But if you go out on the sidewalk and yell, a lot more people will be able to hear.
– Scott
Dec 6 at 0:37
Welcome. You're missing a word in your title: Is what more dangerous without a VPN? Also, please be more specific about what you consider "dangerous."
– Twisty Impersonator
Dec 6 at 1:26