Using Proxomitron with a VPN
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Jan. 05, 2021, 11:05 AM
(This post was last modified: Jan. 05, 2021 11:08 AM by Callahan.)
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Using Proxomitron with a VPN
I may have missed something mentioned somewhere in the Forum about using Proxomitron with a VPN. Are there any special 'settings' in Proxomitron that should be applied?
In December I finally decided to sign up with a VPN for more security and privacy on the internet, I hope. I had been using the 'free' VPN Open from Japan for awhile. I usually have the WiFi off in my computer until I need to get on the internet. So I start the WiFi, start the VPN program and then I start Proxomitron ... in that order. I usually always run a 'Check IP Address' test or two to see that my actual IP address is being hidden while I'm on the internet. All that usually checks out OK ... have run a 'DNS Leak Test' sometimes and that checks out. Does this all sound OK or am I missing anything or any additional steps when using Proxomitron and my VPN service? I was also thinking, with the VPN being active ... do I actually need to have Proxomitron running? I am thinking it can't hurt to have Proxomitron running ... I don't know for sure. Interested in any thoughts or help from people with more knowledge about Proxomitron and a VPN than I have. I have read a lot about VPNs on the internet over the last few months and still don't feel 100% secure that 'everything' is hidden ... now that I am using a 'paid' VPN service over a free service. I am also still using Windows XP and this VPN does provide Win XP service ... only a small number of VPN providers still do that, so I found out. thanks ... |
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Jan. 06, 2021, 11:10 PM
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RE: Using Proxomitron with a VPN
It depends on the type of VPN, one that looks like an actual network adapter to the OS needs no additional application-specific configuration.
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Jan. 09, 2021, 07:26 PM
(This post was last modified: Jan. 09, 2021 07:28 PM by Callahan.)
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RE: Using Proxomitron with a VPN
OK ... I'm not sure what you mean. The VPN service had a VPN client for Windows XP and one for Windows 7 and above. I downloaded the Windows XP VPN client and everything is very easy to set up and go from there from my computer through the VPN tunnel.
Does this sound OK to you or anyone? I have done IP tests and DNS Leak tests and all seem to indicate the VPN is working correctly. I suppose all VPNs publish this information, would think so but they say 'No Logging Records' and + 'Strongest Encryption'. We use AES-256 cipher with SHA512 auth and a 4096-bit RSA key. In our desktop applications we use AES-256 cipher with SHA512 auth and a 4096-bit RSA key. We also support perfect forward secrecy. In our browser extensions we use TLS 1.2, ECDHE_RSA with P-256 key exchange and AES_128_GCM cipher. The stronger the encryption, the lesser the chance of it being broken. Thanks for the reply ... |
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Jan. 19, 2021, 10:13 AM
(This post was last modified: Jan. 19, 2021 10:17 AM by Callahan.)
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RE: Using Proxomitron with a VPN
Since my last post dealing with settings and using a VPN ... I am now thinking and I would like some input on this question. If you are using a VPN only and you change the user agent and have ad blockers or blockers in your browser.
Some of the VPNs also have the ability to block items from reaching the browser or computer. My question is then ... is there any real need to be using Proxomitron anymore or having it on the computer at all? Having this also in use ... 'strong encryption' - AES-256 cipher with SHA512 auth and a 4096-bit RSA key. I'm thinking that a good VPN would be as good to be using when using public wifi or just wanting more computer security. I'd be interested for any thoughts ... thanks. ... |
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Jan. 20, 2021, 05:08 AM
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RE: Using Proxomitron with a VPN
First, the best advice is to not do anything that would cause someone to look for you.
Then, there isn't a simple quick answer to this general question. Privacy: A VPN should hide the contents of your data stream from your service provider and your real ip from websites but the websites may still 'recognize' you. A local proxy may alter but can't hide the contents of your data stream from your service provider or your real ip from websites (it may be able to obfuscate it and your 'identity') but the websites may still 'recognize' you. Also, you may be the only visitor using that VPN or that local proxy. What helps may also hurt. And what if your service provider and certain large sites share data. Security: A local proxy may disable unwanted behavior, which may be less of a problem than it used to be. A VPN may not. (Jan. 05, 2021 11:05 AM)Callahan Wrote: Are there any special 'settings' in Proxomitron that should be applied? I'm not aware of any that should be applied. You could add "Proxy Spoofing by Default." Quote:3.1 Proxy Spoofing by Default (off) Proxy spoofing or VPNs have been used to access region-locked data. (Jan. 19, 2021 10:13 AM)Callahan Wrote: My question is then ... is there any real need to be using Proxomitron anymore or having it on the computer at all? Yes for me. May not be for you? I should add something about Win XP and security. Years ago, there were two people on Win XP using limited accounts. I was told, the computer started acting up and then the phone rang. The caller claimed to be Microsoft... They were convinced so they helped the caller gain remote access to evaluate and fix their computers. I got their money back, cleaned the computers, and quickly installed the free 'upgrade' to Win 10. Be careful. |
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Jan. 21, 2021, 02:18 AM
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RE: Using Proxomitron with a VPN
Proxomitron and a VPN serve very different purposes.
The former can alter page contents and such, while the latter makes your network traffic look to sites like it's coming from somewhere other than your ISP. Note that Proxomitron can also chain to an external HTTP proxy, which has a similar effect to using a VPN, but only for HTTP(S) requests that pass through it. |
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