Re: Spying ISP

From: Imhotep (Imhotep_at_nospam.net)
Date: 11/02/05 

Date: Tue, 01 Nov 2005 22:30:31 -0500

KH wrote:

> 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

Use a web based email service that uses SSL (https) not only for the login
but also ALL data (ie viewing emails, etc). If you do not know what I mean
reply back and I will explain more.

As far as the web sites, the ISP can trace them (and rather easily). You
will need to use a proxy some where out in the Internet and bounce you web
viewing off of (through) the proxy. Just make sure whatever proxy you use
also uses SSL encryption from start to finish.

Imhotep

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