VPN question

flaneurs_lobster

Don't see why it would be less safe than any other browser, VPN activated or not.

FWIW, some banks/BS (can't remember exactly which, PrinBS? CovBS?) will not allow access if via a VPN.

PHK

flaneurs_lobster said:

Don't see why it would be less safe than any other browser, VPN activated or not.

FWIW, some banks/BS (can't remember exactly which, PrinBS? CovBS?) will not allow access if via a VPN.

Since Opera was bought by its current Chinese owners there have been several security concerns, most recently the Crossbarking vulnerability that gave extensions coded in a certain way complete access including to the wallet, taking screenshots, accessing private data. Apparently, this has now been patched. 

MyRealNameToo

Inforapennyinforapound said:

LightFlare said:

Inforapennyinforapound said:

All I want to do is use a vpn on my mobile device. So it seems no issues with Nord then? Recommended ? I was confused by their info re routers ,if that makes sense.? Just using a simple vpn app from my device is not a problem then?
Thanks

Opera browser has a built in VPN - you could use that

Thanks,but I wonder if it is ‘safe’ to use.? I suppose as long as I don’t use online banking on there it should be safe?

It is but it only protects things done via the web browser so if you use apps to access your email and/or banking etc then there is no protection with Opera because you arent using Opera (iPhones have similar with Safari with a subscription)

Nord, Express etc sits at the OS level so protects all traffic irrespective of if in an app or in a browser. 

It almost certainly will work with the router, few block VPNs, what Nord and us here were talking about is putting the software on the router itself which then means all traffic via the router is protected but doesnt help you when you are out and about. 

QrizB

There are some public WiFi hotspots that block my Mullvad traffic. Tesco and Sainsbury's, for example. I have to use mobile data there, or drop the VPN.

OTOH there are some paid WiFi services which have a hole in the paywall that my VPN software can tunnel through, giving free access

B0bbyEwing

Tbh I don't understand your opening post. But I also have Nord & the same router. 

For VPN on my phone I use the nord app. 

For VPN on my PC I use the PC app or Firefox browser plugin.

For VPN on the nvidia shield I use the app. 

bob2302

Inforapennyinforapound said:

LightFlare said:

Inforapennyinforapound said:

All I want to do is use a vpn on my mobile device. So it seems no issues with Nord then? Recommended ? I was confused by their info re routers ,if that makes sense.? Just using a simple vpn app from my device is not a problem then?
Thanks

Opera browser has a built in VPN - you could use that

Thanks,but I wonder if it is ‘safe’ to use.? I suppose as long as I don’t use online banking on there it should be safe?

It's safe to do it without any VPN at all. All of the traffic is encrypted and any attempt to intercept the connection and proxy it will be detected by the app or browser.

Inforapennyinforapound

So I can use Opera then. Sounds too good to be true be true. Was considering Nord. Any downsides to Opera from you Operatics out there? 

Thanks

RumRat

I like Opera, but found that the included VPN really slowed traffic down.

B0bbyEwing

RumRat said:

I like Opera, but found that the included VPN really slowed traffic down.

Not used Opera but have used a number of various free VPNs.

I was just fed up with the 1) ads 2) slow slow SLOW speed & the files I was typically downloading would be in the 1GB-2GB area. 

So I ended up biting the bullet & paying for Nord. Happy with it so far. 

MyRealNameToo

Inforapennyinforapound said:

So I can use Opera then. Sounds too good to be true be true. Was considering Nord. Any downsides to Opera from you Operatics out there? 

Thanks

Mainly, it only protects traffic via the web browser so no protection for apps 

Certainly some have identified it can be slow but then I use a paid VPN and occasionally it can be slow however I can always switch the server being used and it fixes the problem - dont know if Opera is the same or not.