All attempts to get any information from your computer have FAILED.Ĭommon ports test: Solicited TCP Packets: PASSED Unsolicited Packets: PASSED Ping Reply: RECEIVED (FAILED)
Instant upnp test: THE EQUIPMENT AT THE TARGET IP ADDRESS DID NOT RESPOND TO OUR UPnP PROBES! (That's good news!)įilesharing test: Your Internet port 139 does not appear to exist! One or more ports on this system are operating in FULL STEALTH MODE! Unable to connect with NetBIOS to your computer. Your Internet connection has no Reverse DNS Otherwise some things, like ping replies, may "fail" a tested system but have little relevance to your system security, especially when behind a VPN, because it is the VPN server replying to pings for you.
This port, when scanned by GRC/ShieldsUp will show as open (and accepts torrent connections). and unless you have ports forwarded by VPN provider to you then the likelihood of anything connecting to, or even finding, your computer is really not easy to do (rogue scripts, webrtc, rdns etc may give away your actual location)Įxample, I have transmission (LM default torrent client) running on a custom high port which I have my VPN provider (AirVPN) port-forward to my computer regardless which VPN gateway I connect to/exit from. I'm 99% sure it is your VPN provider (the server from which you exit the VPN and what actually gets tested at GRC) with the "fail", unless you have ports-forwarded by your VPN provider to your personal computer. Run the test and look at IP address of who is being tested, your system or your VPN. It works well.įirst question I'd ask is Shieldsup testing your computer, your router (WAN gateway) or the VPN exit gateway to determine if ports are open (and listening), closed (responding as valid but not allowing connection) or "stealth" meaning no response whatsoever (e.g.
The ShieldsUp test from Gibson's site is reliable, although most of his work and page writeups are from early to mid-2000 Windows threat approach. Now it fails the port scan tests at ShieldsUp. You won't get much savings on long-term plans, though there are still many payment methods, including Bitcoin and PayPal.How good is the ShieldsUp test at Gibson Research? I installed Private Internet Access VPN on my Mint computer. PIA also supports many payment methods, including several cryptocurrencies.įollow-Up: ExpressVPN is a premium VPN provider and, thus, charges premium fees.
Not only is every PIA plan more affordable than ExpressVPN’s plans, but PIA also offers affordable add-ons – an Antivirus and a Dedicated IP.
User-friendly apps for PC and mobile with advanced interface User-friendly apps for PC and mobile with a simple interface Reliable 24,7 live chat, support center, guides, some video tutorials, and more, though live chat is sometimes unhelpful Reliable 24/7 live chat, support center, guides, video tutorials, and more Unblocks Netflix (US, UK, and more), Hulu, BBC iPlayer, Disney Plus, HBO Max, Amazon Prime, and more BUT is sometimes unreliable with US streaming servicesĪpps for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Smart TVs, routers, browsers, and more – 5 simultaneous connectionsĪpps for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Smart TVs, routers, browsers, and more – 10 simultaneous connections Unblocks Netflix (US, UK, and more), Hulu, BBC iPlayer, Disney Plus, HBO Max, Amazon Prime, and more One-click port forwarding, P2P on every server, WireGuard and SOCKS5 for fast P2P speeds Port forwarding for routers, P2P on every server, Lightway UDP for fast P2P speeds USA, open-source, and (unverified) no-logging policyĢ56-bit AES encryption, Lightway UDP & TCP protocols, automatic obfuscationĢ56-bit AES encryption, WireGuard, combined Multi-Hop and obfuscationģ0,000+ servers in 84 countries (last known number)įastest test was with Lightway UDP on a Slovakia server with an 8.09 Mbps dropįastest test was with WireGuard on a Slovakia server with a 10.19 Mbps dropġ1ms ping and no lag with GTA 5, FF14, or CS:GOġ1ms ping and only slight lag with GTA 5 – none with FF14 or CS:GO