Browsing tag
Have you encountered the proxy error message on Netflix? You’re not the only one, but don’t worry, there is a solution. Since Netflix implemented its overseas VPN ban (thus preventing its users from accessing its content catalog for the United States, UK, Canada, and other countries), virtual private network (VPN) providers and users have been struggling to […]
Many feel that the firewall is the most major development in the past thirty years or so of cybersecurity history. Since its implementation back in 1988, it has definitely evolved from noncomplex simple packet filters to stateful filters, and then, from the 3rd-generation application layer firewall to the most recent next-generation firewall or NGFW. And, […]
Tech giant Apple has updated its App Store privacy guidelines. The company now restricts app developers to collect and harvest data from the devices they were installed to. One of the software that is said to be affected by this new guideline is a VPN (Virtual Private Network) provider called Onavo Protect. Social media network […]
Pornhub is always taking care of us, this time with a free VPN service. Nowadays it is very difficult to obtain a reliable free VPN service without compromising your privacy or selling your data to third party advertisers. But an unexpected platform brought us a solution, say the information security professionals. The popular website for sharing adult […]
Web applications are becoming more and more complex, but it’s normal. It’s always a challenge to keep up with this growth and always know what app does, why and when, and what needs extra security measures on your part. This kind of a holistic analysis of security is known as threat modeling. There are different […]
In the past decade, the market for VPN services has grown at a rapid pace. There many reputed services available that provide security and give you peace of mind. Private Internet Access (PIA) is one such well-known VPN provider that has also found #2 spot on our list of best VPN services. PIA has gone […]
Recently Facebook has been pushing its VPN app “Onavo Protect” on iOS devices for protecting the personal information of users who use internet through public networks. This app was acquired by the social media company in the year 2013 and is supposedly being used to track user activity and collect data. These startling revelations have […]
The free VPN of Facebook called Onavo has been dedicated for five years to collect private information of its users, such as installed applications or Internet browsing habits, according to a cyber security company. It is not that this free VPN does not warn you, because in its privacy policy it clarifies that the data can be […]
The virtual private network says it provides a way to browse the web “anonymously and privately,” but a security researcher has released code that could identify users’ names and locations. A security researcher has found a way to identify users of Hotspot Shield, a popular free virtual private network service that promises its users anonymity […]
Cisco Systems released a patch Monday to fix a critical security vulnerability in its Secure Sockets Layer VPN solution called Adaptive Security Appliance. The vulnerability, according to a Cisco Security Advisory, could allow an unauthenticated and remote attacker to execute remote code on affected devices. The vulnerability impacts nearly a dozen Cisco products ranging from 3000 […]
In the past, you might have read the in-depth review of NordVPN on Fossbytes. But one needs to consider more than one or two names before choosing a VPN service and investing their money. In this article, I’d like to post a review of the VPN service called ExpressVPN. It stands in third place in […]
A setting, disabled by default, enables FortiClient on the logon screen to allow users to connect to a VPN profile before logon. An attacker, with physical, or remote (e.g. through TSE, VNC…), access to a machine with FortiClient and this feature enabled, can obtain SYSTEM level privileges from the lock screen. No account or prior […]
Despite the obligatory logo and clever name, this week’s assault on crypto, the so-called DUHK attack (Don’t Use Hardcoded Keys), isn’t likely to be part of many threat models. Though the attack can be used to passively decrypt VPN and encrypted browser traffic, it relies on a host of implementation errors in admittedly ancient security appliances to […]
Deng Jiewei, from Guangdong, was charged with illegally selling programs known as virtual private networks (VPNs), according to court papers. VPNs are illegal in China because they let people avoid government monitoring of what they are doing. The sentence is part of a larger crackdown on the use of VPNs in China. Secure browser Deng […]
Metadata from web traffic generated by smart devices installed in a home can reveal quite a lot of information about the owner’s habits and lifestyle. According to research published this month by experts from Princeton University, a determined attacker with “capabilities similar to those of an ISP” can use passive network monitoring techniques to collect […]
To abide by the Chinese censorship law, Apple Remove VPN Apps from all China Private Appliances virtual private network (VPN) applications, making it more difficult for Internet users to circumvent the Great Firewall. VPN service providers providing services in China have accused the Giants meet the strict American standard Cybernetics of China. In a blog […]
SoftEther VPN is going to change your life. The majority of the internet thinks incognito mode in the average web browser is the epitome of online protection. The next step up is proxies. Proxies are less work and they can be useful, but they don’t always do the trick. They can also be extremely slow, […]
Short Bytes: VPN, or a virtual private network, helps you to make your online activities more private and anonymous. It can protect you from the prying eyes of hackers and government agencies, which are after your personal information and actions. Some of the best reviewed and trusted VPN services are Private Internet Access, ExpressVPN, and IPVanish. […]
Short Bytes: Are you skeptical of using a VPN software due to some VPN myths? People wrongly believe that a VPN is only needed by the ones who plan to indulge in some illegal activity. This thought, and some other common misconceptions, also hurts your chances of choosing the best VPN provider. A Virtual Private Network […]
Short Bytes: If you think that you’re a normal citizen and you don’t need a VPN service for your daily internet activities, there are chances that you’re wrong. A VPN can help you get access to region-restricted sites, save yourself from hacking risks while using public Wi-Fi, etc. Overall, it gives you more control over […]
Vproxy is a python script tool which configures a PPTP VPN server that will redirect HTTP/HTTPS traffic to your proxy instance host. System Requirements: Kali Linux or any Linux distribution Installation: pip install termcolor $sudo python vproxy.py -localip 192.168.1.9 -phost 192.168.1.10 -pport 8080 -port 80,443 Download now: vProxy