Questions tagged [vpn]
VPN stands for Virtual Private Network. It enables a computer to send/retrieve data over public networks and to access resources in private networks. VPN make use of encryption to secure their data.
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How can one avoid Tor correlation attacks?
People usually recommend either using a VPN or hosting an entry or exit node in a remote server. But what about proxies and bridges, for example? And are there any other way to avoid correlation ...
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Orbot Stops Forwarding in VPN Mode
Using Android, I have noticed that when my Wi-Fi is dropped for a few moments then reconnects Orbot still works but apps VPN mode does not. Is there a fix for this issue? To be clear, I am still ...
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Clarification of Risks to Anonymity [closed]
My goal is to get a clear sense of what is required to maintain anonymity. In a sense I'm mapping the flow of traffic in my head and trying to understand how certain traffic might interact in ways ...
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Modifying torrc for openvpn?
When using a VPN, should I make any changes to my torrc? Such as defining the default route on (tun0) 10.4.0.1?
Using Ubuntu 16.
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Is using a private bridge a suitable alternative compared to a VPN for connecting to Tor entry nodes?
I am a Tor newbie and considering deploying my own private bridge to connect to the Tor network. Normally I would connect to Tor via a VPN to prevent the entrance node from knowing my clearnet IP but ...
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Usage of public VPN before TOR
Could usage of public VPN before TOR be more dangerous than only TOR ? With public VPN we hide from ISP that we are using TOR, but VPN know our IP and that we use TOR. Could VPN use some scripts that ...
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Using Paypal with Tor---Ooopsy!
I made the mistake of trying to pay for a VPN service with Paypal while using Tor browser. Paypal said the transaction had gone through. But my bank statement said otherwise. I haven't validated the ...
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Have a Tor Relay working from a VPN providers address. What if I change cities?
I do that from time to time when the IP address I'm using gets blocked by the Barracuda blacklist (or others) and the wife starts complaining about lost Kroger access :(
When I change IPs, will Tor ...
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Howto to install a Tor middle relay on a working Windows VPN Proxy?
I've looked through the existing descriptions and tried many ways to do this - but don't believe it's ever worked for me.
I have a Windows 7 pro machine which has been running for years with only two ...
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Kronymous 0.2.8 is working with Chrome 59.0.3071.9 (official Build) dev (at 64 bit)?
According with this post,kronymous 0.2.8 seems to work with the the Developer Channel 58.0.3029.31 (Official Build) dev (32-bit),so I have tried to check if it was true. I have installed Chrome 59.0....
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Tor Browser is updated even when it is not open?
Good morning everyone and thank you in advance for your answers :). I use VPN on my computer and I also downloaded the Tor Browser. When I turn on the computer, I connect to the Internet and turn my ...
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Unable to find Proxy Servers
I'm totally new to Tor, Yeah I know, the newbie. So I'm running a Mac. with Ivacy VPN. Also running Tor 6.5.1. Getting the "Unable to find Proxy Servers". Didn't do any modifications just started ...
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Tor failed to establish a Tor network connection. Establishing an encrypted directory connection failed (done - 0.0.2.0:3) [duplicate]
Can anyone help me out. My Tor Browser was working perfectly fine until I did an update for my windows 7 laptop. Now i keep getting an error message mentioning failing to establish connection.
I have ...
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Orbot Apps VPN Mode - data leakage?
Given an app configured to use Orbot's Apps VPN Mode, I am trying to determine how the VPN works. Most of the app's traffic is sent directly to a Tor hidden service the user controls, but some pieces ...
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Orbot VPN App on Android Keeps Restarting
MODS: If you want this on Android Enthusiasts, please migrate.
I am using the Orbot Tor VPN app on Android, and periodically while browsing, I will get a system message at the bottom saying "App ...
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A government in Asia wants to pass a law making it illegal to use a VPN [closed]
So how do I still remain anonymous? Will TOR or Tails prevent this? Or is Tor or Tails considered a VPN? At any rate, if the law passes, how to I get around this?
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How to map public static IP addresses to Hidden Services?
we want to configure a TOR router to route public static IP addresses to hidden services.
Currently we have the following setup working:
VirtualAddrNetworkIPv4 10.192.0.0/10
VirtualAddrNetworkIPv6 [...
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VPN software with Tor?
Ive got the Tor browser. Am I more or less secure if I also use VPN software? I will only be visiting HTTPS secured sites.
https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/
Ive been reading posts talking ...
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What happens if I open .onion links on Chrome or Firefox?
I accidentally pasted a onion link on Google Chrome. Usually the links won't open but a VPN extension of mine did the job.
My questions are :
1. Do anyone tracks me just because I have opened ....
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Using Orbot to mask network traffic
I have a problem with my ISP. I recently changed to a new 'chat-only' provider, which allows only chat applications (i.e. whatsapp, messenger) to be used on his network.
Is there any way to use ...
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Using VPN to hide TOR [duplicate]
I've read discussions where some people advocate starting VPN first, then TOR and other recommend start TOR, then run the VPN.
Whichever way I connect, if I go to whoer.net or stilllistener.com to ...
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Security of Tor compared to VPN
My understanding is that Tor is a more private/anonymous/secure way to browse the internet in comparison to using a VPN. If I understand correctly, this is because with a VPN, the VPN provider has ...
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Plans for integrated (and free) VPN support from within Tor Browser?
Are there any plans to provide integrated (and free) VPN support from within the Tor Browser? I am interested to see if something similar to this functionality provided by the Opera browser (DEV 39) ...
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Sharing Tor socksport via wired ethernet connection?
Using Ubuntu 16.04 on both machines.
I've been able to share my VPN IP between devices with an ethernet cable.
The host running VPN and Tor:
IPv4 Settings: "Shared to other computers"
IP Address: ...
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Allowing Flash Player even though its insecure
Sorry but since "add a comment" only brought up a sign-up-window this will be a new question.
It is again about allowing flash content to be played within the TOR-Browser. Every one just answers it ...
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Why Tor does not encapsulates all the packages?
Why Tor network was not designed in such a way that all traffic that flows from a computer uses the network (like VPNs)? Instead, users have to use Tor browser and take special care with other ...
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Send emails to external addresses
I would want to send emails to external addresses from an external web site (for example [email protected] or .org etc) from my mail2tor account, but I received the next e-mail:
Subject: ...
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VPN over Tor Firewall Config
I'm looking for some help with accessing my VPN over tor. A little background..
I have a router at home that I can connect to which routes all of my traffic over tor. The router uses port 9030. My ...
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How can website server recognize incoming Tor or VPN connection?
I was trying to signup for a service provided by a website using Tor, the website prevented me and asked me to disable my proxy settings, he noticed me with the following:
Our checks indicate that ...
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Me -> My own VPN -> Tor
(I know there are a lot of questions regarding VPN+Tor. This is a bit different.)
I use a VPN to connect to the internet for multiple reasons, mostly to encrypt my traffic on local networks, e.g. ...
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Tor connection from 1st to 2nd computer, then from 2nd computer, a 2nd Tor connection to browse web (for increased untraceability)
Requirement: set up a two-leg Tor connection (using Tor twice). End user works on 1st computer, connects thru Tor to a 2nd off-site computer (could go thru VPN, SSH, or SSL as well), and then from ...
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Remote Ethernet Devices blocking VPN and Tor
At my location, a Sophos RED 50 has been installed. This has compromised my ability to use my VPN (Private Internet Access). This created an internal VPN, and all my internet traffic is now being ...
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Getting cloudflared all of a sudden, why?
I used tor with success for a long time, then all of a sudden, almost every site would give me the "one more step" cloudflare page, after a few months this stopped, and tor worked fine again for ...
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Send all OpenVPN traffic through TOR?
I have an OpenVPN server and I want to be able to route all requests that are made to that OpenVPN server through a proxy, so that the requests will look like they are made be the internet address of ...
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Which would be more secure a VPN or Tor?
Theoretically, which would be capable of providing the highest level of anonymity, Tor or a VPN?
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Connect directly with Tor Browser (as in, bypass Tor)?
I recently decided to pay for CryptoStorm anonymous VPN as an extra layer to my privacy protection - so that all requests including UDP requests are automatically masked. As I understand it, all ...
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Using stand-alone Obfsproxy in OSX [duplicate]
There are many different applications that try to bypass censorship by Obfsproxy, but in OSX, how we can communicate with Obfsproxy as we can easily do in Linux? Terminal says -bash: obfsproxy: ...
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How to use tor exit node and VPN to break through GFW in China?
I am trying to deploy private tor network in China. This whole private tor network is unconnected with the Tor on the Internet. Due to GFW in China, I can only visit domestic internet via my private ...
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Am using Tor now w/a VPN. How did MSN pinpoint my location? Screenshot
What is going on? Am using Tor Browser along with "Strong VPN." Just signed out of my Hotmail which, at first, showed U.K. stories on its homepage.
But now that I'm about to sign back in, my real ...
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How to use TOR along with the proxy
In a hypothetical network, one has to connect through a proxy to use the internet. However, via the this particular proxy only few websites are accessible and the rest get redirected to a page with a ...
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How can I make Tor browser use hola VPN
The list of Tor exit nodes is known (the NSA, Google, ect...)
There are many more Hola users (48M last I checked), and so many more exit points.
So, ideally, I'd like to point my Tor browser to a ...
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How can I download Tor within China to get over the Great Firewall?
I am trying to download Tor within China to use as VPN. However, I cannot access the Tor download page using the mainstream internet inside of China. I am blocked by the Great Firewall, and recent ...
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VPN Router + Tor and 2nd VPN Local Machine Clarifications
Hello my question is I have my router configured to connect through a vpn (VPN A). Thus all Internet traffic on my network goes through a vpn. If I run tor on a local machine with a 2nd vpn (VPN B), ...
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Difference beetwen tor and vpn
Lets say i buy 3 vpns with bitcoin and route them trough each other.
Whats the difference from this setup abd tor?
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How do I tunnel SSH though tor(windows)
I'm using Windows.
Whats the best way to securely tunnel and use SSH though Tor, could you guide me to a right direction? I cannot risk stuffing this up and I cannot leak my real IP address, I'm using ...
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Using TOR multiple times (Tor in Tor) [duplicate]
What if i run tor trough tor?
I have seen it somewhere stating that it can destroy your anonimity but i doubt it.
All the other circuit is going to do is protect the end nodes anonimity like its a ...
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How to connect to a VPN, then to Tor?
I know it's possible, but how exactly I can do that? I am not able to find any specific tutorial. And will this protect me even if the website is not using HTTPS?
Thanks regards!
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Tor everything. VPN -> Tpr
so just a quick question. How can I send all my traffic through Tor?
I'm on a work computer with an IT department monitoring all our traffic.
Not that I do anything not permitted on the computers but ...
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Unable to connect in China
I'm from the UK, but I work as an English teacher in China. Usually I get around the Chinese firewall by using a VPN, but lately the government has been stepping up their efforts to block these, so I ...
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How to use Tor via VPN and with help of bridges?
When I tried to use Tor with VPN it worked at my home network but when I tried at my university it can't open as they have blocked Tor so I have to use VPN which I'm sure they haven't blocked, but ...
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