Re: Spying ISP

From: nemo_outis (abc_at_xyz.com)
Date: 11/01/05 

Date: 01 Nov 2005 21:58:13 GMT

"KH" <youthminman@yahoo.com> wrote in news:1130881280.647255.90690
@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:

> My main question is- can my ISP intercept my emails and view my web
> activity?
>
> Why do I have this question? Basically, I live in an area in the
> Balkans where the main religion is not one to which I adhere. The
> service provider for the village in wich I live is very small and is
> owned by a person who is a "leader" in this area for this religion. He
> knows that I do not believe what he does. He is the only service
> provider for my village and I don't trust him. His operation isn't
> very big and I will not put it past him to snoop into my business.
>
> This is why I would like to know if it possible for him to read my
> emails, follow my comings and goings on the internet, etc. Also, if I
> do go with his service, is there a way for me to know for sure if he is
> spying on me?
>
> Thank you for your help.
>
> KH
>
>

Yes, he can read your emails (unless they are encrypted) and, yes, he can
see what you do on the internet (unless you tunnel out encrypted to a proxy
server). However, there is no way of truly knowing whether he does actually
spy, log your activities, etc.

To avoid him knowing everything you do the two main ingredients are
encryption and a remote proxy server. Some commercial servers (like cotse
or findnot) will provide support for most protocols (email, surfing, etc.)
or you can use free services like mixmaster and Tor.

Even if you take these precautions he will still be able to track some
things (such as when you are online) but he will have no ability to know
the *contents* of your internet activities.

Regards,

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