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I say this on every VPN threat and its still the best advice: Just use algo (IPSEC VPN): https://github.com/trailofbits/algo Wireguard is great, but is not supported on many devices, and does not auto provision configuration files for all…

comment by g45y45 · 2018-12-17 · in Show HN: VPNHome – 1-click, self-hosted OpenVPN deployment and management app

It would properly be safer to use algo. https://github.com/trailofbits/algo

comment by msh · 2018-12-17 · in Show HN: VPNHome – 1-click, self-hosted OpenVPN deployment and management app

…standard procedure so I guess there's not a lot of "improvements" one can do on that side :) [0]: https://github.com/trailofbits/algo

comment by tatoalo · 2018-12-16 · in Wireguard VPN: Typical Setup (2017)

…to achieve, running your own can be a good and simple option: https://github.com/jawj/IKEv2-setup https://github.com/trailofbits/algo

comment by gmac · 2018-12-15 · in CenturyLink is blocking customer internet, saying Utah legislators told them to

…the contributors to the various projects for their great work. [0]: https://www.wireguard.com/ [1]: https://github.com/trailofbits/algo [2]: https://github.com/Lochnair/vyatta-wireguard

comment by indiv0 · 2018-11-07 · in WireGuard for iOS

If your intention is to build a secure IPSEC VPN, Algo is highly recommended [0] [0] https://github.com/trailofbits/algo

comment by subliminalpanda · 2018-11-01 · in Building Your Own Dedicated IPSEC VPN in Less Than 10 Minutes

A do-it-yourself solution is Algo https://github.com/trailofbits/algo Algo has a feature to install ad-blocking for all dns queries.

comment by DavideNL · 2018-10-26 · in My phone is spying on me, so I decided to spy on it

I'm partial to algo: https://github.com/trailofbits/algo

comment by swlkr · 2018-10-25 · in My phone is spying on me, so I decided to spy on it

…its implementations, and we simply trust the server less due to past security incidents. source: https://github.com/trailofbits/algo/blob/master/docs/faq.md#... Stop using OpenVPN! Use whatever client ships with your operating system for…

comment by dguido · 2018-09-11 · in ProtonVPN and NordVPN Bugs Left Windows Vulnerable to Hackers

…for Arch has first class support [3]. Wireguard for Android exists in a forked repository [4]. [0] https://github.com/trailofbits/algo [1] https://github.com/trailofbits/algo/blob/master/docs/client-... [2]…

comment by smittywerben · 2018-09-01 · in Security Analysis of WireGuard [pdf]

…for Android. I've added the issue though, for when more desktop-y clients are officially supported. https://github.com/trailofbits/algo/issues/1068 Thanks!

comment by pvg · 2018-08-26 · in WireGuard VPN review: A new type of VPN offers serious advantages

…not install Tor, OpenVPN, or other risky servers Does it call OpenVPN a risky server? Why? Found it https://github.com/trailofbits/algo/blob/master/docs/faq.md#...

comment by akerro · 2018-08-22 · in Algo: A set of Ansible scripts that simplify the setup of a personal IPSEC VPN

…with Algo, but I have to disable the IPSec policy whenever I want to use Netflix. (Discussion here: https://github.com/trailofbits/algo/issues/292 - see comments near the bottom.)

comment by TimTheTinker · 2018-08-22 · in Algo: A set of Ansible scripts that simplify the setup of a personal IPSEC VPN

…the full details of what happened, including any communications you received from Microsoft ( https://github.com/trailofbits/algo/issues/new ). I have contacts at Azure that I can escalate this issue to directly.

comment by dguido · 2018-08-22 · in Algo: A set of Ansible scripts that simplify the setup of a personal IPSEC VPN

There is an FAQ that addresses "Why not OpenVPN?" including the specific security concerns with it: https://github.com/trailofbits/algo/blob/master/docs/faq.md#...

comment by dguido · 2018-08-22 · in Algo: A set of Ansible scripts that simplify the setup of a personal IPSEC VPN

https://github.com/trailofbits/algo/issues/36 I guess they consider TLS to be a considerable risk. Theoretical I guess.

comment by Operyl · 2018-08-22 · in Algo: A set of Ansible scripts that simplify the setup of a personal IPSEC VPN

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story by whitepoplar · 2018-07-19 · 2 comments

https://github.com/trailofbits/algo Server install is fully automated, spits out profile files that install and work clientside on both iOS and OS X.

comment by pvg · 2018-07-18 · in MacOS VPN architecture from System Preferences down to nesessionmanager

Algo already provides .mobileconfig files. Works great. https://github.com/trailofbits/algo#apple-devices

comment by striking · 2018-07-18 · in MacOS VPN architecture from System Preferences down to nesessionmanager

…useful for Algo! It's been a pain in the ass that IKEv2 has been a second class citizen on macOS. https://github.com/trailofbits/algo

comment by dguido · 2018-07-17 · in MacOS VPN architecture from System Preferences down to nesessionmanager

Have you taken a look at algo[1]? Dead simple to set up on AWS. [1] https://github.com/trailofbits/algo

comment by iooi · 2018-06-25 · in AT&T confirms it is buying ad platform AppNexus reportedly for between $1.6B-$2B

…setup, so they're disposable. Mix some Bitcoin, then nuke the intermediate Whonix instances. 0) https://github.com/trailofbits/algo 1) https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand 2) https://github.com/TensorTom/VPN-Chain

comment by mirimir · 2018-06-08 · in IPVanish “No-Logging” VPN Led Homeland Security to Comcast User

…now supports Ubuntu 18.04, many new cloud providers, and soon (days) will have Wireguard support. https://github.com/trailofbits/algo

comment by dguido · 2018-05-24 · in Pornhub launches VPNhub, its own virtual private network app

…Also DIY options : https://github.com/ttlequals0/autovpn https://github.com/jlund/streisand https://github.com/trailofbits/algo https://github.com/Nyr/openvpn-install https://github.com/robbintt/popup-openvpn…

comment by inertial · 2018-05-18 · in Ask HN: Which VPN?

…People also like Algo[2] but I haven't tried it. 1: https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand 2: https://github.com/trailofbits/algo

comment by blacksmith_tb · 2018-05-17 · in Ask HN: Which VPN?

…Wireguard support in a PR right now. It should get merged within a week once it gets more testing: https://github.com/trailofbits/algo/pull/910

comment by dguido · 2018-05-17 · in MacOS command line version of the WireGuard VPN is now available for testing

…activity on the server to assume some control. I chose DO for being the cheapest ($5/month). [1] https://github.com/trailofbits/algo

comment by ThoAppelsin · 2018-04-07 · in Comcast, AT&T and Verizon pose a greater surveillance risk than Facebook

Anyone interested in setting up their own VPN should check out Algo: https://github.com/trailofbits/algo

comment by ensignro2340 · 2018-03-28 · in VPN leaks users’ IPs via WebRTC

Pay for a digital ocean/aws/whatever minimally sized instance and run algo: https://github.com/trailofbits/algo

comment by libdjml · 2018-03-25 · in Is Facebook Really Scarier Than Google?

Dan Guido, the author of AlgoVPN ( https://github.com/trailofbits/algo ), says this is basically just a copy of it https://mobile.twitter.com/dguido/status/976143448624508928

comment by jcrben · 2018-03-22 · in Outline – Self Hosted VPN by Google's Jigsaw

The work is licensed as MIT ( https://github.com/trailofbits/algo/blob/master/LICENSE ). How exactly has Google violated this license? "Plagerism" is a overblown accusation

comment by mankash666 · 2018-03-20 · in Google sure is good at plagiarizing my work - Dan Guido

…Heck, be neighbourly and share yours with a few friends. Gives you coverage of other traffic too. https://github.com/trailofbits/algo

comment by wepple · 2018-03-20 · in Facebook’s Surveillance Machine

For BYO, you might consider Algo VPN https://github.com/trailofbits/algo -- it gets IPSec right -- or, if you're feeling more bleeding-edge, WireGuard.

comment by davepeck · 2018-03-09 · in TunnelBear Joins McAfee

or Algo: https://github.com/trailofbits/algo

comment by DavideNL · 2018-02-14 · in Don't use VPN services

…traffic, is an interesting thing i hadn't really thought about. I would think that setting up https://github.com/trailofbits/algo and getting good at moving around from cloud-provider-of-your-choice VMs wouldn't be a horrible idea.

comment by hprotagonist · 2018-02-13 · in Don't use VPN services

…seeing your requests. However, the terminating server can see EVERYTHING. So if you want a VPN, use https://github.com/trailofbits/algo or https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand . Algo is my favorite, but both are pretty effective in…

comment by beckler · 2018-02-13 · in Do Not, I Repeat, Do Not Download Onavo, Facebook’s Vampiric VPN Service

…things about Algo[2], though I haven't used it. 1: https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand 2: https://github.com/trailofbits/algo

comment by blacksmith_tb · 2018-02-08 · in WireGuard: fast, modern, secure VPN tunnel

…Algo being sent to me, the consumer? Do I just have to trust you that you don't keep a copy? [1]: https://github.com/trailofbits/algo

comment by NamTaf · 2018-02-01 · in Show HN: Fortressa – Create Your Own Private VPN in Minutes

…I use the algo.sh script to deploy ipsec vpn on digitalocean (has option to enable adblocking too) https://github.com/trailofbits/algo .

comment by joecool1029 · 2018-01-14 · in iOS 11 Security [pdf]

Vote with your feet if you can. Meanwhile, use a VPN. https://github.com/jawj/IKEv2-setup https://github.com/trailofbits/algo etc.

comment by gmac · 2017-12-10 · in Comcast is injecting 400+ lines of JavaScript into web pages

…The underlying technology used is from Algo VPN, a well-acclaimed open source VPN solution. https://github.com/trailofbits/algo

comment by stanlarroque · 2017-10-31 · in Do you need a VPN?

…comes after you with a warrant or a subpoena, then Digital Ocean/Linode is going to give you up. https://github.com/trailofbits/algo This is not exactly a difficult concept to understand so if you have asked this question repeatedly and…

comment by paulmd · 2017-10-30 · in Do you need a VPN?

…much more configurable. [0] https://www.webdigi.co.uk/blog/2015/how-to-setup-your-own-pr... [1] https://github.com/trailofbits/algo

comment by wenc · 2017-10-30 · in Do you need a VPN?

…know why anyone advocates using a VPN provider when it's so trivial to set up your own VPN now. https://github.com/trailofbits/algo https://github.com/Angristan/OpenVPN-install Either of these options, depending on your preferences…

comment by busterarm · 2017-10-30 · in Do you need a VPN?

Yes, algo ships with an option to setup Privoxy and dnsmasq for just this: https://github.com/trailofbits/algo/issues/14 If you look at the commits, it regularly downloads and concats a large number of host files that track…

comment by genieyclo · 2017-10-18 · in It Takes Just $1k to Track Someone's Location with Mobile Ads

https://github.com/trailofbits/algo

comment by genieyclo · 2017-10-18 · in It Takes Just $1k to Track Someone's Location with Mobile Ads

…able to pass as HTTPS traffic, but a popular recommendation is algo which is IKEv2 based IPSec VPN. https://github.com/trailofbits/algo

comment by ktta · 2017-10-17 · in Falling through the KRACKs

…a distributed version of AlgoVPN, for iOS devices. People testing it find it very convenient. [1] https://github.com/trailofbits/algo

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