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Hello,
I have been using the www.findnot.com I find their service slow even the broadband speeds are no good and very expensive too.


Any suggestions on whats a viable alternative please do not suggest Tor :)

Regards,

Samantha
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  • Pikeyp
    Pikeyp Posts: 494 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts
    How about Relakks? .. https://www.relakks.com/ ..

    I don't use it myself I should point out ..
  • be good?
    ;)
    Utinam logica falsa tuam philosophiam totam suffodiant.
  • Pikeyp wrote: »
    How about Relakks? .. https://www.relakks.com/ ..

    I don't use it myself I should point out ..

    >>>
    Thanks this seems to work however it DISCONNECTS every 10 minutes if idle to reveal ones Isp address are there any software solutions to this?

    Everytime one boots up you have to remember to connect to the Service well this is not a major problem for me.

    Can these Proxies really be trusted with ones private data?
    see stuff I copied and pasted
    inetnum: 83.233.0.0 - 83.233.255.255
    org: ORG-LA21-RIPE
    netname: SE-LABS2-20040206
    descr: Skycom AB
    country: SE
    admin-c: LR683-RIPE
    tech-c: LR683-RIPE
    status: ALLOCATED PA
    mnt-by: RIPE-NCC-HM-MNT
    mnt-lower: LABS2-MNT
    mnt-routes: LABS2-MNT
    source: RIPE Filtered
    organisation: ORG-LA21-RIPE
    org-name: Skycom AB
    org-type: LIR
    address: Bredband2
    network department 1337
    Sdra tullgatan 4
    S-211 40 Malmo
    Sweden
    phone: 46 771 518501
    fax-no: 46 771 518501
    admin-c: FV2152-RIPE
    admin-c: WMG4-RIPE
    admin-c: TB345-RIPE
    mnt-ref: LABS2-MNT
    mnt-ref: RIPE-NCC-HM-MNT
    mnt-by: RIPE-NCC-HM-MNT
    source: RIPE Filtered
    role: Labs2 Routingregistry
    address: Sodra tullgatan 4
    S-211 40 Malmoe
    Sweden
    phone: 46 771 518500
    fax-no: 46 40 125890
    abuse-mailbox: abuse@skycom.se

    admin-c: MA831-RIPE
    tech-c: MA831-RIPE
    admin-c: TB345-RIPE
    tech-c: TB345-RIPE
    admin-c: WMG4-RIPE
    tech-c: WMG4-RIPE
    nic-hdl: LR683-RIPE
    mnt-by: LABS2-MNT
    source: RIPE Filtered
    route: 83.233.0.0/16
    descr: LABS2-BLK
    origin: AS29518
    mnt-by: LABS2-MNT
    source: RIPE Filtered

    (Asked whois.arin.net:43 about +83.233.183.252) (show)

    OrgName: RIPE Network Coordination Centre
    OrgID: RIPE
    Address: P.O. Box 10096
    City: Amsterdam
    StateProv:
    PostalCode: 1001EB
    Country: NL
    ReferralServer: whois: //whois.ripe.net: 43
    NetRange: 83.0.0.0 - 83.255.255.255
    CIDR: 83.0.0.0/8
    NetName: 83-RIPE
    NetHandle: NET-83-0-0-0-1
    Parent:
    NetType: Allocated to RIPE NCC
    NameServer: NS-PRIRIPENET
    NameServer: SEC1.APNIC.NET
    NameServer: SEC3.APNIC.NET
    NameServer: SUNIC.SUNET.SE
    NameServer: TINNIE.ARIN.NET
    NameServer: NS3.NIC.FR
    Comment: These addresses have been further assigned to users in
    Comment: the RIPE NCC region. Contact information can be found in
    Comment: the RIPE database at http://www.ripe.net/whois
    Comment:
    RegDate: 2003-11-17
    Updated: 2004-03-16
    ARIN WHOIS database last updated 2008-11-14 19: 10
    Enter ? for additional hints on searching ARIN's WHOIS datab


    https://www.findnot.com

    # We keep logs for a maximum of 5 days to protect the system from being used for abusive purposes. Official requests for information/subpoenas normally require more than 5 days. Usually it would take someone more than 5 days to even figure out where we are, and then serving a subpoena would require even more time. We have never actually been served with a lawful subpoena.
    # You can access the system from any number of computers, just one at a time per account. This means you can use the service while traveling, at work, at school, or away from home.
    # We accept e-gold for secure anonymous payments.
    # We accept anonymous payments such as mailed in cash and postal money orders.
    # Findnot.Com is not an American or EU company. We do not place you at risk for any privacy violations that seem to come from these jurisdictions. We do have servers in these locations but they have no sensitive data on them that could violate your privacy or security.
    # Use Findn


    Server List

    For your convenience here is a list of vpn servers for you to choose from.

    If you haven't completed one of our setup procedures, be sure to review instructions for one of the setup options here before proceeding.

    If you are using our SSH tunnel, you can launch our SSH Proxy Tunnel right from our website instead of downloading the setup files! It uses SSH over port 80 so you should be able to use it in almost any environment. Click on the server name below to launch it now ! Choose RUN when prompted.

    Check our setup page for PRO setup options.
    PRO Servers
    Server

    http://www.findnot.com/servers.html



    Location

    Language

    Security
    pro1.findnot.com
    US Servers

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    pro2.findnot.com
    Fremont, CA

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    pro3.findnot.com
    Chicago, IL

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    pro4.findnot.com
    Livingston, UK

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    pro5.findnot.com
    Germany

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    pro6.findnot.com
    Seattle, Washington

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    pro7.findnot.com
    Sweden

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    pro8.findnot.com
    Montreal, Canada

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    pro9.findnot.com
    Chicago, IL

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    Standard Servers
    Server

    Location

    Language

    Security

    Server Performance* (lower is better)
    vpn1.findnot.com
    US Servers

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    N/A
    vpn2.findnot.com
    California

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    5485 ms
    vpn3.findnot.com
    Miami, FL

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    Error Connecting
    vpn4.findnot.com
    New York

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    2610 ms
    vpn5.findnot.com
    Malaysia

    Behasa Melayu
    128 Bit Encryption
    Error Connecting
    vpn6.findnot.com
    New York

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    3047 ms
    vpn7.findnot.com
    Toronto, Canada

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    2812 ms
    vpn8.findnot.com
    New York

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    Error Connecting
    vpn9.findnot.com
    New York

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    3114 ms
    vpn10.findnot.com
    Florida

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    3514 ms
    vpn11.findnot.com
    Ontario, Canada

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    4872 ms
    vpn12.findnot.com
    Netherlands

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    6380 ms
    vpn13.findnot.com
    Seattle, Washington

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    3685 ms
    vpn14.findnot.com
    Germany

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    Error Connecting
    vpn15.findnot.com
    Iowa

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    3897 ms
    vpn16.findnot.com
    Malaysia

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    5239 ms
    vpn17.findnot.com
    Montreal

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    3312 ms
    vpn18.findnot.com
    Germany

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    4088 ms
    vpn19.findnot.com
    California

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    5153 ms
    vpn20.findnot.com
    Georgia

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    5596 ms
    vpn21.findnot.com
    New York

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    5201 ms
    vpn22.findnot.com
    Florida

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    6046 ms
    vpn23.findnot.com
    Minnesota

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    Error Connecting
    vpn24.findnot.com
    Pennsylvania

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    Error Connecting
    vpn25.findnot.com
    Nevada

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    Error Connecting
    vpn26.findnot.com
    Virginia

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    Error Connecting
    vpn27.findnot.com
    Chicago

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    14894 ms
    vpn28.findnot.com
    New Jersey

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    14734 ms
    vpn29.findnot.com
    California

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    14796 ms
    vpn30.findnot.com
    Montreal, Canada

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    testing...

    * Four factors impact performance.

    Bandwidth - which is the raw amount of data that can be transferred per second. Using a plumbing analogy, this is how fat (thick) the pipe is.
    Latency - which is how long it takes for a packet to travel between it's source and destination. Using a plumbing analogy, this is how long it takes for the hot water to go from your hot water heater to your faucet when you turn the hot water tap on.
    Load - which is the amount of load other users are putting on the server.
    Network Congestion - how well packets flow from your computer to the server.

    The above test combines a mixture of all 4 in its results. The test is not meant to give an accurate test but can give you an idea of which server might serve you best. You may want to reload this page a few times


    Regards,

    Samantha
  • Samanthas wrote: »
    >>>
    Thanks this seems to work however it DISCONNECTS every 10 minutes if idle to reveal ones Isp address are there any software solutions to this?

    Everytime one boots up you have to remember to connect to the Service well this is not a major problem for me.

    Can these Proxies really be trusted with ones private data?
    see stuff I copied and pasted
    inetnum: 83.233.0.0 - 83.233.255.255
    org: ORG-LA21-RIPE
    netname: SE-LABS2-20040206
    descr: Skycom AB
    country: SE
    admin-c: LR683-RIPE
    tech-c: LR683-RIPE
    status: ALLOCATED PA
    mnt-by: RIPE-NCC-HM-MNT
    mnt-lower: LABS2-MNT
    mnt-routes: LABS2-MNT
    source: RIPE Filtered
    organisation: ORG-LA21-RIPE
    org-name: Skycom AB
    org-type: LIR
    address: Bredband2
    network department 1337
    Sdra tullgatan 4
    S-211 40 Malmo
    Sweden
    phone: 46 771 518501
    fax-no: 46 771 518501
    admin-c: FV2152-RIPE
    admin-c: WMG4-RIPE
    admin-c: TB345-RIPE
    mnt-ref: LABS2-MNT
    mnt-ref: RIPE-NCC-HM-MNT
    mnt-by: RIPE-NCC-HM-MNT
    source: RIPE Filtered
    role: Labs2 Routingregistry
    address: Sodra tullgatan 4
    S-211 40 Malmoe
    Sweden
    phone: 46 771 518500
    fax-no: 46 40 125890
    abuse-mailbox: [EMAIL="abuse@skycom.se"]abuse@skycom.se[/EMAIL]

    admin-c: MA831-RIPE
    tech-c: MA831-RIPE
    admin-c: TB345-RIPE
    tech-c: TB345-RIPE
    admin-c: WMG4-RIPE
    tech-c: WMG4-RIPE
    nic-hdl: LR683-RIPE
    mnt-by: LABS2-MNT
    source: RIPE Filtered
    route: 83.233.0.0/16
    descr: LABS2-BLK
    origin: AS29518
    mnt-by: LABS2-MNT
    source: RIPE Filtered

    (Asked whois.arin.net:43 about +83.233.183.252) (show)

    OrgName: RIPE Network Coordination Centre
    OrgID: RIPE
    Address: P.O. Box 10096
    City: Amsterdam
    StateProv:
    PostalCode: 1001EB
    Country: NL
    ReferralServer: whois: //whois.ripe.net: 43
    NetRange: 83.0.0.0 - 83.255.255.255
    CIDR: 83.0.0.0/8
    NetName: 83-RIPE
    NetHandle: NET-83-0-0-0-1
    Parent:
    NetType: Allocated to RIPE NCC
    NameServer: NS-PRIRIPENET
    NameServer: SEC1.APNIC.NET
    NameServer: SEC3.APNIC.NET
    NameServer: SUNIC.SUNET.SE
    NameServer: TINNIE.ARIN.NET
    NameServer: NS3.NIC.FR
    Comment: These addresses have been further assigned to users in
    Comment: the RIPE NCC region. Contact information can be found in
    Comment: the RIPE database at http://www.ripe.net/whois
    Comment:
    RegDate: 2003-11-17
    Updated: 2004-03-16
    ARIN WHOIS database last updated 2008-11-14 19: 10
    Enter ? for additional hints on searching ARIN's WHOIS datab


    www.findnot.com

    # We keep logs for a maximum of 5 days to protect the system from being used for abusive purposes. Official requests for information/subpoenas normally require more than 5 days. Usually it would take someone more than 5 days to even figure out where we are, and then serving a subpoena would require even more time. We have never actually been served with a lawful subpoena.
    # You can access the system from any number of computers, just one at a time per account. This means you can use the service while traveling, at work, at school, or away from home.
    # We accept e-gold for secure anonymous payments.
    # We accept anonymous payments such as mailed in cash and postal money orders.
    # Findnot.Com is not an American or EU company. We do not place you at risk for any privacy violations that seem to come from these jurisdictions. We do have servers in these locations but they have no sensitive data on them that could violate your privacy or security.
    # Use Findn


    Server List

    For your convenience here is a list of vpn servers for you to choose from.

    If you haven't completed one of our setup procedures, be sure to review instructions for one of the setup options here before proceeding.

    If you are using our SSH tunnel, you can launch our SSH Proxy Tunnel right from our website instead of downloading the setup files! It uses SSH over port 80 so you should be able to use it in almost any environment. Click on the server name below to launch it now ! Choose RUN when prompted.

    Check our setup page for PRO setup options.
    PRO Servers
    Server

    http://www.findnot.com/servers.html



    Location

    Language

    Security
    pro1.findnot.com
    US Servers

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    pro2.findnot.com
    Fremont, CA

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    pro3.findnot.com
    Chicago, IL

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    pro4.findnot.com
    Livingston, UK

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    pro5.findnot.com
    Germany

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    pro6.findnot.com
    Seattle, Washington

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    pro7.findnot.com
    Sweden

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    pro8.findnot.com
    Montreal, Canada

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    pro9.findnot.com
    Chicago, IL

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    Standard Servers
    Server

    Location

    Language

    Security

    Server Performance* (lower is better)
    vpn1.findnot.com
    US Servers

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    N/A
    vpn2.findnot.com
    California

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    5485 ms
    vpn3.findnot.com
    Miami, FL

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    Error Connecting
    vpn4.findnot.com
    New York

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    2610 ms
    vpn5.findnot.com
    Malaysia

    Behasa Melayu
    128 Bit Encryption
    Error Connecting
    vpn6.findnot.com
    New York

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    3047 ms
    vpn7.findnot.com
    Toronto, Canada

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    2812 ms
    vpn8.findnot.com
    New York

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    Error Connecting
    vpn9.findnot.com
    New York

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    3114 ms
    vpn10.findnot.com
    Florida

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    3514 ms
    vpn11.findnot.com
    Ontario, Canada

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    4872 ms
    vpn12.findnot.com
    Netherlands

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    6380 ms
    vpn13.findnot.com
    Seattle, Washington

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    3685 ms
    vpn14.findnot.com
    Germany

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    Error Connecting
    vpn15.findnot.com
    Iowa

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    3897 ms
    vpn16.findnot.com
    Malaysia

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    5239 ms
    vpn17.findnot.com
    Montreal

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    3312 ms
    vpn18.findnot.com
    Germany

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    4088 ms
    vpn19.findnot.com
    California

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    5153 ms
    vpn20.findnot.com
    Georgia

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    5596 ms
    vpn21.findnot.com
    New York

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    5201 ms
    vpn22.findnot.com
    Florida

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    6046 ms
    vpn23.findnot.com
    Minnesota

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    Error Connecting
    vpn24.findnot.com
    Pennsylvania

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    Error Connecting
    vpn25.findnot.com
    Nevada

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    Error Connecting
    vpn26.findnot.com
    Virginia

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    Error Connecting
    vpn27.findnot.com
    Chicago

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    14894 ms
    vpn28.findnot.com
    New Jersey

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    14734 ms
    vpn29.findnot.com
    California

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    14796 ms
    vpn30.findnot.com
    Montreal, Canada

    English
    128 Bit Encryption
    testing...

    * Four factors impact performance.

    Bandwidth - which is the raw amount of data that can be transferred per second. Using a plumbing analogy, this is how fat (thick) the pipe is.
    Latency - which is how long it takes for a packet to travel between it's source and destination. Using a plumbing analogy, this is how long it takes for the hot water to go from your hot water heater to your faucet when you turn the hot water tap on.
    Load - which is the amount of load other users are putting on the server.
    Network Congestion - how well packets flow from your computer to the server.

    The above test combines a mixture of all 4 in its results. The test is not meant to give an accurate test but can give you an idea of which server might serve you best. You may want to reload this page a few times


    Regards,

    Samantha

    I forgot to mention I am on broadband.
    The Proxy is programmed to cut every 10 minutes once it senses inactivity.

    Reasons Well I was hacked before even my ISP denied it was possible(lying :) ) but I never gave this person my name and address
    I know there be some reduction in speed but with https://www.findnot.com they were intermittent,problematic and generally appauling .
    cheapest service about 12.00 Usdollars per month or £7.00 UK sterling
    Broadband Pro Speed 40:00Usdollars per month a lousy service.

    Thanks,

    Samantha
  • it's not, either the OP is delusioned, misguided, of fibbing.
    as I understand it, anonymous proxies etc are used to either bypass controls set by sysmanagers/isps, or to carry out activity generally of an illegal/immoral nature.
    best of mit is, those whose ISPs are going to phorm them, no amount of vpn tunneling etc will keep the data 'safe'.
    going by "I was hacked before even my ISP denied it was possible(lying :) )" it may be that OP downloaded a keylogger etc.., in which case better basic security is the correct solution
    Utinam logica falsa tuam philosophiam totam suffodiant.
  • Conor_3
    Conor_3 Posts: 6,944 Forumite
    Samanthas wrote: »
    Hello,
    I have been using the www.findnot.com I find their service slow even the broadband speeds are no good and very expensive too.


    Any suggestions on whats a viable alternative please do not suggest Tor :)

    Regards,

    Samantha

    None. Those that there are are very slow and I'd question their honesty. You don't know if they're data trawling.
  • tonyhague wrote: »
    it's not, either the OP is delusioned, misguided, of fibbing.
    as I understand it, anonymous proxies etc are used to either bypass controls set by sysmanagers/isps, or to carry out activity generally of an illegal/immoral nature.
    best of mit is, those whose ISPs are going to phorm them, no amount of vpn tunneling etc will keep the data 'safe'.
    going by "I was hacked before even my ISP denied it was possible(lying :) )" it may be that OP downloaded a keylogger etc.., in which case better basic security is the correct solution
    >>>>>>
    What does "Phorm" mean track? No it actually happened you will have to take my word on it.
    No keylogger was downloaded.

    Samantha
  • Conor wrote: »
    None. Those that there are are very slow and I'd question their honesty. You don't know if they're data trawling.

    >>>>
    What you mean by data trawling.
    I have seen videos on YouTube that said even Google was a Defense Funded Project
    collecting Data.
    I know you cannot believe everything you read.


    Samantha
  • tonyhague wrote: »
    it's not, either the OP is delusioned, misguided, of fibbing.
    as I understand it, anonymous proxies etc are used to either bypass controls set by sysmanagers/isps, or to carry out activity generally of an illegal/immoral nature.
    best of mit is, those whose ISPs are going to phorm them, no amount of vpn tunneling etc will keep the data 'safe'.
    going by "I was hacked before even my ISP denied it was possible(lying :) )" it may be that OP downloaded a keylogger etc.., in which case better basic security is the correct solution
    >>>>
    Where this happened was using a Chat Program called Mirc.co.uk
    using my original Isp address I don't think they allow Proxies to connect now.
    anyway I hardly ever use this now as its so so boring.

    Samantha
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