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Virtual Private Networks Connections and Proxy's

VPN
Types of encryption/connection
The dangers
Services On Hackforums
Proxy's
The dangers
Proxy Lists
Tutorial Bundle
Youtube Explains
Users Explain

Virtual Private Network (VPN)

A virtual private network (VPN) extends a private network across a public network, such as the Internet.
It enables a computer to send and receive data across shared or public networks as if it is directly connected to the private network, while benefiting from the functionality, security and management policies of the private network.
A VPN is created by establishing a virtual point-to-point connection through the use of dedicated connections, virtual tunneling protocols, or traffic encryptions.

From: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_private_network

Thanks Wikipedia man 🤝

So why does it help me?
Let's take a closer look to what the WikiMan said:

It enables a computer to send and receive data across shared or public networks as if it is directly connected to the private network, while benefiting from the functionality, security and management policies of the private network.

Simplified:
If we are connected to a Virtual Private Network (VPN):

1. Different IP
   
2. Security (depending on the protocol)
   
3. Anonymous
   
4. Shielded from some attacks on the public network
   

Explaining with pictures: (Click to View)[img]http://spectregroup.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/vpn-ipsec-tunnel.jpeg[/img]
from:http://spectregroup.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/vpn-ipsec-tunnel.jpeg


Types of encryption/connection:
PPTP

Advantages:
1.) Works better on Mobile Devices (PPTP & L2TP)
2.) Speed PPTP is usually faster because it has a weaker encryption key

Disadvantages:
1.) when a PPTP server can't connect with the client it drops the connection This will exposé your computer to the Internet off the VPN. For some people this is unacceptable
2.) Stability problems on DD-WRT firmware
3.) Fixed Ports

OpenVPN
Advantages:
1.) Works good on DD-WRT routers
2.) Stronger Encryption
3.) more stable
5.) Port Modification and Protocol Modification Ability

Disadvantages:
1.) Requires Software
2.) Some consider it complex
3.) slower (i could really tell the difference between PPTP and Open VPN on my pi)

More information can be found at: https://www.ivpn.net/pptp-vs-l2tp-vs-openvpn

overview:

PPTP
Quick to install
Quick to use
Less security
No programs needed
originally for Windows

OpenVPN
Software needed
Some configuration needed
Better security
More stable
Quick to use

Owner of a Raspberry PI?
Make your own VPN

The dangers:

1. Public VPN's and VPN's in general keep logs -> means less security
   
2. Owner of a vpn server? ->usually responsible if you don't hand over logs
   
3. not all protocols are secure
   
4. VPN doesn't mean unvurnable be carefull ALWAYS
   

My question is: is a vpn a good method for ensuring my online anonymity? More specifically:

How do I know if i can trust them? You don't
What are the risks of using a vpn service? Logs,...
Would transferring my online activity to servers abroad mean I am subject to the laws of those other countries, or would I still only be subject to the laws of my own country? I would say yes ^^
Can i relay my (imap and smtp) email traffic through them? Yes you can
Can i use the service combined with Tor and Tails for extra security, or is that not possible (or useful)? If the VPN allows Tor Traffic

Read more it's a really interesting discussion: http://security.stackexchange.com/questi...or-privacy

My thoughts:
Personally I would never trust a Public VPN for my Privacy
most of them keep logs even if they don't admit it. A VPN is for an extra layer of security and not for privacy in my eyes

Some Services on Hackforums:
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143VPN

143VPN

• http://143vpn.com/
  
• https://hackforums.net/showthread.php?tid=3951528
  

143VPN uses the OpenVPN protocol configured with a beautifully designed custom client so that you can skip the hassle of having to manually configure OpenVPN with each file.

143VPN uses 258 bit encryption to keep prying eyes off what you do on your connection.
Great for securing your WIFI or PC. For those of you on Mac, Android and other operating systems you can still get the files without having to run the client.

143VPN is a fast expanding VPN adding new locations at the customers request all time time.

From: Eternal.

Proxy's

In computer networks, a proxy server is a server (a computer system or an application) that acts as an intermediary for requests from clients seeking resources from other servers.

From:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proxy_server

Simplified:

1. Different IP
   
2. Security
   
3. Anonymous
   
4. TOR
   
5. proxy isn't a VPN
   

Differences between VPN and Proxy

Think of a Proxy as a Web Filter. The proxy settings are applied to your internet browser whether you're using MSIE, Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Etc. When browsing the internet through a proxy server, all benefits with that server are used, for example, (Security, Speed, and Geographic Location). The proxy will only secure traffic via the internet browser using the proxy server settings.

Examples:
TOR -> Proxyserver
WebProxy (CGI) -> Proxyserver
Read more about CGI proxy

VPN = EVERYTHING
Proxy = SPECIFIC

Why would we use Proxy's?
Webproxy:
The good old times...
Remember 6 years ago 13-15 y/o kid trying to outsmart the schools filters on youtube/facebook/....

Other Proxy's
The good old times...
Remember the Skype IP fetch thingy's a while ago
trying to outsmart them with a proxy on your skype ^^

The dangers:

1. Personal Information Risks
   
2. Website Banning
   
3. Transparent Proxies
   
4. Spyware and Virus Risks
   
5. Phishing Scams
   

Danger explained by a picture:
Spoiler (Click to View)[img]http://www.netreal.de/test/ip/img/Anfrage_mit_Proxyserver.jpg[/img]

Personal Information Risks:
Simple, you're sending your data through another server the server could easily record everything

Website Banning:
some sites scan for blacklisted IP's so you can't really visit them while you're on your proxy

Transparent Proxies:
Some proxy's don't provide the desired security/anonymity level

Spyware and Virus Risks:
webproxys -> popups,......

Phishing Scams:
site offering fake proxy/vpn service so they can log your traffic

Read more at:
http://www.ehow.com/list_6297037_dangers...vers_.html
http://science.opposingviews.com/dangers...-2175.html
http://www.techmaal.com/5-dangers-of-usi...bsites.htm

Proxy Lists Threads:
(please be careful you know the risks now)

1. Aug 18 2014 18:08 - 44 Anonymous & Elite HTTP proxies
   By user: Kilaz
   
   
2. New Daily Proxy List 19-08-14
   By user: Unlocksupport
   
   
3. New Daily Proxy List 19-08-14
   By user: Unlocksupport
   
   
4. Daily Updated Proxies | High anonymous | Transparent | SSL
   By user: smtp-rdp-vendor
   
   
5. | 3xp1r3 | Daily Proxy's | All Proxy Protocols |
   By user: 3xp1r3
   
   
6. New Daily Proxy List 16-08-14
   By user: Unlocksupport
   
   
7. [1k] Proxy List 16/08/2014 | All Proxy Protocols | Worldwide
   By user: ddvniek
   
   
8. Bob's Daily HTTP Proxies | Updated 8/18/14 | Hundreds of proxies
   By user: TheBob
   
   
9. Proxy list 100k+
   By user: Tasty Bud Added on request
   
   
10. Proxies Updated | 2000 Working/Tested | Elite/Anonymous/Transparent/Socks 4 & 5
    By user:jabX
    

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Tutorial bundle
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[Tutorial] Stay Anonymous and Secure [Online & Offline] [Updated]
By user: Techie‌‌‌

My thoughts:
Great tutorial about Online and offline security learn more about things like keyscrambler VPN's and Truecrypt

[Tutorial] How to use your VPS/Shell Account as a Socks to change your IP [Tutorial]
By user: Neat

My thoughts:
Great tutorial this thread will teach you the basics take a look and try it ^^

[Tutorial] How to get HideMyAss Proxies in IP:Port (raw) format. (FREE/No Downloads)
By user: FPS.Arcane

My thoughts:
Just watch the clip it's only 2:48 and the music on the background isn't bad detaild vid thx ^^

*Tutorial*: Setup Your own VPN
By user: Das Kartoffe

My thoughts:
Great tutorial make your own vpn no logging, no paying,... and very educating please take a look ^^

[ILLUMINATI] Virtual Private Network Tutorial by Skiezo™ & John.[TUTORIAL]
By user: Skiezo™ AND John.

My thoughts:
VPN explains it all thanks guys :)

Youtube Explains
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CyberghostVPN: what is a vpn? How does it work? (Click to View)




PPTP on android (Click to View)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0a0uayPyBzk

What is a proxy server and what does it normally do? (Click to View)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qU0PVSJCKcs


How do you use a proxy server (Click to View)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Y8Q6IfCUjg

Users explaining and sharing their experience about proxy and VPN services:

(...)

Your experience good/bad: Few of them are working currently.
Dangers of proxy's/vpns for you/in general: I don't do any blackhat activities.
how does it work for you: Many of them very well.
how do you find them: Grabbing some by myself, from another forums, etc.
why are you contributing them: I like to share ;-)

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[Tasty Bud]

good explained!

you could add my 50k proxieslist :)

added on request:

Your experience good/bad: Few of them are working currently.
Dangers of proxy's/vpns for you/in general: I don't do any blackhat activities.
how does it work for you: Many of them very well.
how do you find them: Grabbing some by myself, from another forums, etc.
why are you contributing them: I like to share ;-)

Will add soon: Much bigger lists.
I just found 42,5k Url's to grab proxies from.

[slober]

good explained!
(...)
you could add my 50k proxieslist :)
Will add soon: Much bigger lists.
I just found 42,5k Url's to grab proxies from.

Thanks for your contribution
I've Also added Your experience at the end of the thread

I'm hoping more people will share their experience about proxy's and VPN's helping people decide what the best for them is

[Slapyournet]

Thanks alot. I was looking for info about proxys and this helped me very much :) cheers