VPN for Internet Banking – Why Use it?

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Today on-line banking is used everyday by millions people around the world. How safe is it and do you need a VPN for on-line Banking.
One of the most popular question is:

“I wanted to know if I should use a VPN (virtual private network) to connect to my bank website. A service I came across claims that they will encrypt my connection, but I don’t know if they can be trusted or not. What do you think? “

This is a great question. Selecting a vpn provider for your needs you must be sure that you can trust them. This is very important when we are talking about Internet banking.

What is VPN and How It Works?

A VPN (virtual private network) is a secured tunnel that connects your device (computer, mobile phone, planshet) and another computer (a VPN server) somewhere else in the world. The connection between your computer and the VPN server is encrypted. The encryption guarantee your data safety. All your data passed with this secured channel is hidden from third parties.

Is your encryption secure?

Usually vpn providers offer 128 or 256-bit encryption. This means that all your data is coded and cannot be intercepted.

Should You Use a VPN when Connecting to Your Bank?

Generally speaking, if you are using reliable Internet connection, if your system is not infected with viruses or malware, your operating system is up to date with the latest security patches, and you’re using the latest web browser version of Firefox, Chrome, or Internet Explorer, then connecting to your bank should be perfectly secure and nothing else needs to be done. Millions of people use on-line banking like that every day.

But in cases you are using unsafe Internet connection (like Wi-Fi) – using VPN is a necessity!

How can Using a VPN Service Backfire on You?

Under the vpn you get different IP address and you have to be ready to answer your bank security why your IP is changed. Bank checks everything to be sure that your bank account is not compromised. Online banking HAS TO BE SAFE..the bank should monitor your Computer IP location, EVERY TIME. Monitor ANY changes from ANY device that connects to it.

Whether or not you decide to use a VPN service depends only on your circumstances.

If you need a VPN service to simply anonymize your IP address – for example, to gain access to certain services (such as accessing content that would otherwise not be available to you due to geographical restrictions), then yes, a VPN service will help you.

From Sahrzad Blog: http://sahrzad.net/blog/safe-vpn-line-banking/

How to use WhatsApp in Morocco?

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We live in the US and we used to Skype with our families every day. Now we can’t and we miss them a lot. I’m 20 years old and I’m Moroccan and I love my parents!

Please help us!

Such letter we can see after recent VOIP ban in Morocco.

Staying in touch with family and friends is extremely important for millions of people living abroad.

How can we help these people while the government of the country does not do anything?

We can help to unblock VOIP Services in Morocco!

We will show you how to unblock WhatsApp in Morocco, because according to recent study, WhatsApp is the most popular VOIP service in Morocco in 2016.

But surely, you can use this solution for Skype, Line, Viber, SnapChat and any other Voice over Internet Protocol service.

We will talk about the most secure and safe method that works in 100%.

This is VPN – Virtual Private Network.

VPN is a secured tunnel inside network connection that masks real IP address and encrypts all you traffic.

Under the VPN it looks like you are surfing from USA or Europe where WhatsApp is not banned.

So with VPN you can easily unblock WhatsApp, Viber and Skype in Morocco.

As we wrote before http://sahrzad.net/blog/unblock-voip-services-morocco/

All you need to unblock VOIP in Morocco is:

  1. Get VPN
  2. Setup VPN connection
  3. USE VoIP in Morocco!

You can use VPN on any iOS and Android device.

You do not need any specific application to setup VPN in your gadget.

Since VPN is a system feature you can setup vpn in a few minutes without any Android and iOS application.

Read below – this is not difficult and very fast:

How to setup VPN in Android:

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Below you can find Sahrzad VPN setup guide for Android devices.

To make a new vpn connection on your device with Android OS you need to follow the next instructions.

To create new vpn tunnel

    1. Click Settings icon

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2. Select Wireless & Networks and tap on VPN

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3.Tap Add VPN Network

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4. Input connection name (Sahrzad VPN), select the type of your VPN connection – PPTP VPN, input VPN server address from your account data.

Please be carefully – don’t use any additional symbols like spaces, http://, www, / …etc in the server address.

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5. Input your Username and password that you received from VPN account service in e-mail.
Save it and tap Connect

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For connection to vpn server:

  1. Select Home > Menu > Settings
  2. Tap Wireless & networks
  3. Tap VPN settings
  4. The VPN connections you have added are present in the list
  5. Tap the VPN you wish to connect to (Sahrzad VPN)
  6. A dialog box will open asking for your credentials, enter them and click connect

When you are connected to VPN, you will see an ongoing notification in the Status bar on your Android device. If you are disconnected, you will receive a notification and an option to go back to the VPN settings section.

Once you have created vpn connection you can switch it on and off on the main settings screen.

How to setup VPN in iOS

To make a new vpn connection in your iOS device you need to do the next:

1. Go to Settings > General > VPN
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2. Click Add VPN Configuration

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3. Choose PPTP VPN and enter you VPN account data. You will receive your VPN server, username and password in the e-mail

Server address must be exactly as in your account data (without http://, www or any other symbols)

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4. Save your VPN configuration. Once you have created VPN connection you can switch it ON and OFF on the main settings screen

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Once you have created vpn connection you can switch it on and off on the main settings screen.

Why Use VPN in Morocco?

Many people ask why use VPN for free VOIP services?

The answer is the next:

With VPN you can save a lot of money on your International calls from Morocco!

Buying a VPN account for a long period (for one year for example) and with 15% discount you will pay only 20 cents a day and use free VOIP services to stay in touch with your family!!!

Additional pros of using VPN in Morocco

  • You are completely safe and secure on-line
  • You can bypass all Internet restrictions
  • You can access any blocked site
  • You are anonymous
  • Your personal and business data are protected
  • You can access US only content from Morocco

And the last: we offer you free trial to be sure Sahrzad VPN works for you!

Unblock WhatsApp, Skype and Viber from Morocco with SpiderVPN

How to Unblock VOIP in Morocco

 

How to Unblock VOIP in Morocco

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Early this year three main Moroccan telecom companies (Maroc Telecom, Meditel, and Inwi) blocked VOIP services.

Since that time Internet users in Morocco could not call inside and outside the country using free applications such as Line, Whatsapp, Viber and Skype which work through 3G and 4G internet.

Telecom service providers confirmed that they blocked only VOIP services in these applications while pictures, videos and text messaging still work.

For now the applications still work in Wi-Fi networks. However the most possible they will be restricted within the next two months.

VOIP services are highly important in keeping families connected with their relatives and friends abroad.

What people think about this restriction?

 Any restriction on these services means a restriction of communication between the families

The Internet is a free service that no one has the right to censor or confiscate

We all understand that the main reason of VOIP blocking is money.

According to Article 1 of the National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ANRT/DG/N° 04-04)

The commercial provision of VoIP services to the public can only be done by telecom operators with a license.

As long as free applications such as Line, Whatsapp, Viber and Skype are offering VOIP services the same as telecom providers but much cheaper of even free of charge, they can be blocked. The absence of a license lets Moroccan telecom providers the legal right to block using VoIP services through these applications.

OK VOIP is blocked – what can we do?

There is a good solution to this problem.

You can unblock VOIP using a VPN!
VPN is a virtual private network. It hides your IP address, making you secure and private. More about vpn.

As far as your IP is changed – you can bypass Moroccan Internet  limits!

Feell free and use any VOIP application you like in Morocco: Line, WhatsApp, Skype, Viber.

There are many vpn services you can choose from.

Our recommendations:

  • Test before you buy
  • Contact support for any help or assistance
  • Select Europe vpn server locations – they close to you so you will get faster speed

You can use VPN on any Android or iOS device.

Here  you can find simple step by step vpn setup guides for your device.

Only three steps to your unlimited VOIP in Morocco:

  1. Choose VPN Provider
  2. Get VPN Account
  3. Setup VPN connection on your device.

That is all – enjoy Skype, WhatsApp, Viber and others VOIP services in Morocco!

  • This is simple
  • This is secure
  • This is reliable
  • It works in Morocco!

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We have tested several vpn providers which are good for VOIP in Morocco.

Sahrzad VPN
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1 week $3.99
1 month $9.99
3 months $27.99
6 months $53.99
1 year $89.99
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VPN Account
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1 week $3.5
1 month $10
3 months $28
6 months $52
1 year $98
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 Spider VPN (for Android)The Cheapest!
1 week $3
1 month $5
3 months $10
6 months $15
1 year $29.99
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VPN Privacy
1 week $3.5
1 month $10
3 months $28
6 months $52
1 year $98
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From Sahrzad’s Blog: http://sahrzad.net/blog/unblock-voip-services-morocco/

2016: Internet censorship in the world

Below you can see the map of Internet censorship in the world in 2016.

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Level of censorship

Pervasive: A large portion of content in several categories is blocked.
Substantial: A number of categories are subject to a medium level of filtering or many categories are subject to a low level of filtering.
Selective: A small number of specific sites are blocked or filtering targets a small number of categories or issues.
Suspected: It is suspected, but not confirmed, that Web sites are being blocked.
No evidence: No evidence of blocked Web sites, although other forms of controls may exist.

Areas of activity

Political: Views and information in opposition to those of the current government or related to human rights, freedom of expression, minority rights, and religious movements.
Social: Views and information perceived as offensive or as socially sensitive, often related to sexuality, gambling, or illegal drugs and alcohol.
Conflict/security: Views and information related to armed conflicts, border disputes, separatist movements, and militant groups.
Internet tools: e-mail, Internet hosting, search, translation, and Voice-over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services, and censorship or filtering circumvention methods.
Current Enemies of the Internet:

Past Enemies of the Internet:

 Current Countries Under Surveillance:

Past Countries Under Surveillance:

And one of the solution how to avoid Internet censorship is using a VPN!

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Netflix vs VPN – Who win?

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The real war between Netflix and vpn services lasts over a month. Since January, many Netflix users who are using vpn get messages:

“You seem to be using an unblocker or proxy. Please turn off any of these services and try again.”

The first complains come from Australia and after that many users all over the world had the same issue.

The changes are mostly performed to indulge copyright holders and broadcasters.

But what about users?

Why Netflix cares only about the money??

What about users’ privacy and on-line security???

Bad thing:

The real problem is that many people are using vpn to stay safe and protected in the Internet not just to access to illegal content.

Good thing:

Netflix cannot block all vpn services. It looks like it simple ban some special ip addresses that belong to vpn providers.

So if you need to VPN to watch Netflix – do not buy it before testing. Probable it will not work for you.

What about the war between Netflix and VPN – we are sure – VPN will win!

Unblock WhatsApp, Skype and Viber from Morocco with SpiderVPN

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Last days we have received a lot of questions and letters from people from Morocco.

How to unblock Skype in Morocco?

How to access Skype from Morocco?

Can I use Viber from Morocco?

How to unblock Viber?

It is possible to use WhatsApp in Morocco ?

Why I cannot use VOIP in Morocco?

We have investigated the problem and find out that recently most of Internet calling services and messengers were blocked in Morocco.

Morocco: Skype, Viber, Facebook and WhatsApp calls were blocked by telecommunication service providers (including the Telcos, Maroc Telecom, Meditel, and Inwi).

This violates the principle of Network Neutrality and the fundamental rights of people.

People from Morocco are lifting their voices to fight for their right to free expression. They launched multiple petitions on Change.org and Avaaz immediately after the three leading telcos shut off access to VoIP services. Thousands of people have already signed the petitions, which advise the national telecommunications regulator to investigate the blocking, and which also call on telcos directly to end their illegal restrictions.

We believe that  internet blocks are a violation of human rights and must be stopped.

However while the restrictions are still working you can avoid them using VPN solution.

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VPN is virtual private network that makes you secure and anonymous in the Internet.

You IP address is hidden behind the VPN and you can access any service you like.

Using Sahrzad VPN you can:

  • Unblock Skype in Morocco
  • Unblock Viber
  • Unblock WhatsApp
  • Use VOIP services
  • Access any restricted website.

This is safe and secure solution.

You can use vpn on any device that supports vpn technology with Windows, Mac OS, iOS, Android and others platforms.

Now you can get Free Spider VPN application from Amazon!

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Spider VPN on Amazon

ic_launcher_spidervpn_play_marketNow Spider VPN is available on Amazon.com .

Spider VPN is a secure vpn service for Android. Open vpn is the best way to bypass Internet censorship.

VPN masks your real IP address and encrypts all your traffic.

With Spider VPN you can avoid Internet filtering and access any restricted website.

Unblock Skype, Viber, Facebook, Youtube and others blocked sites fast and easy with Spider VPN.

You can try it right now for free!

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Problems with VPN in United Arab Emirates

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Updated February the 5th

Recently some of our customers from the United Arab Emirates are complaining about the problems with VPN.

Now the problem is resolved. People from UAE can use vpn without any issues!

We have investigated the issues and find out that Etisalat (One of the biggest UAE Internet service provider) blocked pptp – one of the most popular and used vpn protocol.

The problem is mainly occurred on MAC and iOS devices.

However there are several solutions for this issue:

  1. Change vpn protocol to l2tp or Open vpn. These protocols are also very secure and works fine in UAE
  2. Try using vpn on others devices (Windows, Android)
  3. Try to change Internet service provider (use DU or others providers who do not block vpn)

Netflix in Indonesia – how to unblock in 3 simple steps

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Yesterday, January 28, Netflix was blocked in Indonesia by state telco Telkom.

Earlie this month US-based Netflix launched in Indonesia  as part of 130-country simultaneous roll-out. A spokesperson from the streaming company told the Wall St Journal that it did not need said permit as it is not a traditional broadcaster, but an internet broadcaster.

Netflix goes worldwide – do you still need VPN?

One expert said the setback had been “inevitable”.

Telekom Indonesia said Netflix needed to work with it to ensure objectionable content was removed.

“The issue is about the permit. They don’t follow the rules. They also display violence and adult content,” the firm’s consumer director Dian Rachmawan told the Jakarta Post newspaper.

“We must [block it] before things get more complicated and create a serious issue.”

The country’s government said that it was not behind the move.

“Other internet service providers are still allowing Netflix access. So, it is a pure corporate decision,” said communications minister Rudiantara.

“[But] it will be difficult for Netflix. You can see for yourself on how much content there is [in Netflix] that must be censored.”

Today Indonesia is one of the most populated nations in Asia with about 250 million people living on islands.

Netflix has not disclosed how it intends to address the issue.

“We’ve seen these reports too and are looking into it. No further comment.” a spokesman told the BBC.

How to unblock Netflix in Indonesia

While the problem is not resolved there is only one solution that can help:

using VPN service to change your IP address to USA (where Netflix is allowed).

So to access Netflix in Indonesia you need:

  1. Get VPN
  2. Setup VPN Connection from your device
  3. Enjoy Netflix videos!

How to Watch Netflix and Hulu in the Middle East

How to Watch US TV Using VPN While You Are Abroad

 

 

Viber VPN: using in the Middle East

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Today we decided to discuss the most popular questions about using VPN for Viber in the Middle East.

Why use VPN for Viber in the Middle East?

Popular worldwide messenger Viber is blocked in the Middle East: in United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar and others places.

It is blocked like many others VoIP services. Viber is not available if you are trying to use it from UAE IP address (or other country where it is blocked)

VPN helps to mask your real IP address and so get access to your favorite services.

What is VPN for Viber?

VPN is a virtual private network. This is secure encrypted tunnel between your device and vpn server. VPN hides your IP Address making your anonymous and safe in the global network.

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How to use VPN for Viber?

VPN is simple in use. You can setup vpn connection on your iOS or Android device.

How to use Viber VPN in Android

To make a new vpn connection on your device with Android OS you need to follow the next instructions.

To create new vpn tunnel

    1. Click Settings icon

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    1. Select Wireless & Networks and tap on VPN

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    1. Tap Add VPN Networkhow to setup VPN in android
    2. Input connection name (Sahrzad VPN), select the type of your VPN connection – PPTP VPN, input VPN server address from your account data.Please be carefully – don’t use any additional symbols like spaces, http://, www, / …etc in the server address.how to setup VPN in android
    3. Input your Username and password that you received from VPN account service in e-mail.
      Save it and tap Connect

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For connection to vpn server:

  1. Select Home > Menu > Settings
  2. Tap Wireless & networks
  3. Tap VPN settings
  4. The VPN connections you have added are present in the list
  5. Tap the VPN you wish to connect to (Sahrzad VPN)
  6. A dialog box will open asking for your credentials, enter them and click connect

When you are connected to VPN, you will see an ongoing notification in the Status bar on your Android device. If you are disconnected, you will receive a notification and an option to go back to the VPN settings section.

Once you have created vpn connection you can switch it on and off on the main settings screen.

Source: http://sahrzad.net/vpnsetupandroid.php

How to use VPN for Viber in iOS

To make a new vpn connection in your iOS device you need to do the next:

1. Go to Settings > General > VPN
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2.  Click Add VPN Configuration

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3. Choose PPTP VPN and enter you VPN account data. You will receive your VPN server, username and password in the e-mail

Server address must be exactly as in your account data (without http://, www or any other symbols)

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4. Save your VPN configuration. Once you have created VPN connection you can switch it ON and OFF on the main settings screen

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Once you have created vpn connection you can switch it on and off on the main settings screen.

When your vpn connection is established you can use Viber from any country.

VPN for Viber in Dubai

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