Vpn Over VM?
Vpn Over VM?
Hello, I understand your worries about privacy and security. Using a virtual machine with Tor and a VPN setup sounds like a solid approach. Switching from a VPN inside the VM to running it on the host OS (Windows 10) could help avoid detection by your ISP. Booting the VM after installing the VPN should work, and this method can indeed obscure your online activity.
Security issues are always relevant. However, they might cause excessive worry... Tor isn't secure anymore for a while, so it's just a temporary fix. The point is what are you aiming for? Connecting from outside or just safe browsing? VPN options are worth considering, but you should pick one that doesn’t monitor your account... otherwise you risk unrestricted web access. For a personal VPN server at home, tools like Open Swan on Linux can work—especially if you need to link your local network to the internet from outside. Personally, I thought it was sufficient because my IP changes every day and there are barriers between my internal network and the public. If someone tries to breach the system within 24 hours, they’ll find whatever vulnerabilities exist on my devices.
If you value your privacy, avoid free VPNs because they aren’t charitable and must generate revenue, which often involves monitoring your activities.
To prioritize privacy, choose a privacy-focused VPN and encrypt all DNS requests. Setting up a VM can manage encrypted DNS forwarding across your network. TOR is best for those with strong concerns about transmitted data—such as whistleblowers or activists—while regular users can keep their information more private without extensive effort.