September 20th, 2005
Google Launches “Secure Access” (Beta) VPN for Wireless Connections
By Alice Hill
RealTechNews
Even if you don’t care about security or know what VPN means (virtual private network), just trust us on this one: Google has a free solution and you should take three minutes to protect yourself. Read on:
What is Google Secure Access?
Google Secure Access is a downloadable client application that allows users to establish a more secure WiFi connection.Why would I want to download and install Google Secure Access?
Google Secure Access allows you to establish a more secure connection while using Google WiFi. By using Google Secure Access, your internet traffic will be encrypted, preventing others from viewing the information you transmit.Does Google Secure Access connect to a VPN server?
Yes, Google Secure Access connects to Google’s VPN (”Virtual Private Network”) server provided for this service.
Why did Google develop Google Secure Access?
One of our engineers recognized that secure WiFi was virtually non-existent at most locations. As a result, he used his 20% project time to begin an initiative to offer users more secure WiFi access. Google Secure Access is the result of this endeavor. Source: Google via Digg
Keith says:
With tin foil hat firmly in place, I ask this question. Wouldn’t Google controlling the VPN servers mean all our Internet traffic goes through them? Except for point to point encryption such as SSL, I believe this allows Google to see everything we do, such as unencrypted e-mail, every URL we visit, all the unencrypted web pages, and most instant messaging protocols. I suppose that is all good… at least it helps Google present us with truly relevant VPN ads.
September 19th, 2005 at 10:58 pm
David Johnston says:
Yes, this would mean that ALL data you send and receive goes through Google. I’m not sure whether that’s a good thing or a bad thing as having a hacker being able to intercept all of your wireless communications could probably be much worse than that…
September 19th, 2005 at 11:16 pm
Pakpromo :: Brands, Blogs, Social Networks, SEO, RSS says:
Google Secure Access (Beta)
Even if you don’t care about security or know what VPN means (virtual private network), just tr…
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September 20th, 2005 at 2:15 am
Justin says:
Guys, this is for Google wireless access points. That means all the data already goes through google, but now it can be encrypted (a good thing). I wonder if this lends credit to the latest rumors that Google is working on nationwide free wireless internet?
September 20th, 2005 at 4:02 am
TipsDr Blog says:
Is Google Doing Wireless?
There have been rumors about Google launching a free nationwide wireless service, and according to some web pages that were recently found, they are. Speculation about a forthcoming Google WiFi service has been rife since August following an article i…
September 20th, 2005 at 7:01 am
Edwin says:
It states this software may work with other connections. Does this mean that I can install it and run it from my home PC using a cable modem and hide all my traffic from my ISP?
September 20th, 2005 at 2:25 pm
stonyy says:
I’m using it now on my home wireless network and it seems to work fine for everything except sending email? I have to turn off the VPN every time I want to send email but it seems to allow downloading of email just fine!
I don’t know if you will ‘hide’ traffic from your ISP but it might make it difficult for them to eavesdrop on your surfing. does anyone actually understand how good this security is?
September 23rd, 2005 at 10:40 pm
csv says:
You definitely need to be careful who you send your data through, and I’m not sure that sending it all through Google, who is known to use traffic info in all kinds of wild ways, is really the best idea.
November 4th, 2005 at 11:29 am
David says:
Does this mean that I can install it and run it from my home PC using a cable modem and hide all my traffic from my ISP?
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