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How to bypass IP tracking (2) #1
Internet privacy and security issues remain critical to a global audience. We should take action to protect our personal information. As a common person without professional knowledge, there are some tools that can help us.


What tools can you use?

1. Proxy
A proxy server is an application or appliance that acts as a gateway between you and the web. Each computer is assigned with a unique IP address that contains your geolocation and internet provider data, while a proxy lets you go online under a different address. 
Which servers and which protocols we can access through a proxy depends on the type of this proxy, that is, the protocol by which we access it. There are several types of proxies: HTTP proxies, SOCKS4, SOCKS5, and some others.

HTTP proxies are the most common, they are easiest to find on the Internet, but they only work with HTTP (there are also HTTPS proxies). Moreover, they can insert the client's address into the request headers and be not anonymous.

The SOCKS protocol encapsulates the protocols of the application layer and the transport layer, i.e., TCP/IP and UDP/IP, and it is possible to work only through these protocols, so it is possible to work with any servers, including the same SOCKS. For the same reason, all SOCKS servers are anonymous.


2. VPN (Virtual Private Network)

I believe that VPN is familiar to most users. There are many VPN sellers on the internet. I have used several VPN services, but many of them didn’t work well, so I was forced to find a better VPN. I am curious if any of you have encountered this awkward situation before? Or are there any great VPNs you have ever used that could be recommended?

If you have ever used VPN, you would probably know that a VPN connection is not much different from connecting to a regular local network, even applications don’t feel the difference at all. Therefore, without any configuration, they will use it to access the Internet. 

Continuous encryption of transmitted data is key to ensuring security. When someone wants to access a remote resource, a special GRE (Generic Routing Encapsulation) packet will be created on the computer, then it will be sent in encrypted form to the VPN server. After that, the VPN server decrypts the packet and takes corresponding action. At last, having received a remote resource response, the VPN server will put it in a GRE packet, encrypt it, and send it back to the client in this form.

In countries where they are most loyal to hacking, spam, etc, anonymous VPNs are commonly used. In most cases, there is an agreement with the administration, which for a specific fee undertakes to ignore complaints to the abuse service and not keep logs.


3. Anti-detect browsers

Through the content that mentioned above, we can conclude that it’s not enough to hide only our IP address. Even though no one and nothing can give 100% protection, some tools can minimize risks. Anti-detect browser is exactly what you need. 

One way to track a person on the Internet is through an IP address. As we mentioned above, an IP address is a set of numbers used to identify a device on the Internet. Using an anti - detect browser with a proxy, then you can change this parameter to bypass IP tracking. Very fortunately, some browsers like AdsPower have already integrated with some common agents, such as 911 S5 and BrightData, which can meet affiliate marketers’ daily satisfaction.

There is no difference with Google Chrome or other regular browsers when you use it, it will even save sessions that you don’t need to re-authorization at any time. Anti-detect browsers guarantee anonymity by spoofing data and customizing the user’s fingerprint while leaving a minimum of traces on the web. There is no doubt that correctly using anti-detect browsers practically excludes the possibility of being detected.


Conclusion

It’s an important issue to protect our privacy. IP addresses help websites to understand customer preferences to give us better service while people with evil intentions track IP addresses to steal personal information and get illegal profit. We can’ t let up for a second. These tools are simple and easy to learn, why not protect the privacy by yourself?

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RE: How to bypass IP tracking (2) #2
Moved from Antivirus & Protection to Anonymity.

Yet another fine guide, keep up the good work. Just adding to the second point (VPN), they tend to drop out at the best of times, thereby expose your real IP address. As such, It's good practice to opt for one with a kill switch/firewall. Essentially, when the VPN goes down, so too does your Internet connection.

Quote:Or are there any great VPNs you have ever used that could be recommended?
To name a few:
  • NordVPN
  • ExpressVPN
  • IPVanish
  • PIA (Private Internet Access)
  • ZenMate
  • Mullvad VPN
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RE: How to bypass IP tracking (2) #3
Hi. Great post for beginners. I am looking to SE S/N for warranty replacement. I am relatively new to internet anonymity, and just started researching into what kind of OPSEC I should require. Would a RDP within VM using a proxy be secure enough? I'm also considering using a burner, but still need to find a place with good WIFI. I'm aware it's impossible to be 100% anon but looking to be as close as possible.

Any suggestions would be wonderful from OP or @mothered, I would greatly appreciate it.

Good day Sleepy2

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RE: How to bypass IP tracking (2) #4
(12-21-2021, 07:22 AM)jumpingfrog Wrote: Hi. Great post for beginners. I am looking to SE S/N for warranty replacement. I am relatively new to internet anonymity, and just started researching into what kind of OPSEC I should require. Would a RDP within VM using a proxy be secure enough? I'm also considering using a burner, but still need to find a place with good WIFI. I'm aware it's impossible to be 100% anon but looking to be as close as possible.

Any suggestions would be wonderful from OP or @mothered, I would greatly appreciate it.

Good day Sleepy2
In terms of purely discussing anonymity, bear In mind that a VPN/Proxy accounts for around 15-20% of your "total" online anonymity. It's way beyond the scope of this post to mention everything, hence here's my non-exhaustive recommendations.
  • Change your browser's user agent.
  • Run a VPN alongside the Tor network by Installing the Tor browser (VPN > Tor > Internet)
  • Change your screen resolution with a tool named Multiloginapp (The user agent will NOT do this).
  • Disable all location features and settings- both browser and OS-based.
  • To help prevent your browser leaking your connection (ISP, connection type, Internal & external IP address), disable WebRTC. Although VPNs do prevent such Information from being disclosed, leaks do happen.
  • Some VPNs only handle IPv4 requests, hence (where supported) If an IPv6 request Is made, the VPN will not handle It and result In an IPv6 leak, thereby disclose your location, ISP etc. If supported, disable IPv6 In your router.
  • Going to the extreme, If you're navigating via your cell phone, certain sensors (example, proximity sensor, gyroscope sensor, magnetometer sensor, barometer sensor, ambient light sensor) can reveal PINs, passwords, location, voice searches etc. Disable those you don't need/use.
  • Use a private search engine. I recommend MetaGer- It also has a built-In proxy that allows you to open links anonymously within that proxy. This adds an additional layer of protection to your current setup.
  • Use a secure web browser. I recommend Epic browser. This also has a built-In proxy.
  • Where possible, disable JavaScript. This Is responsible for an array of browser leaks.
  • Encrypt your DNS servers. A tool named Simple DNSCrypt does the job well.

As said, by no means does this cover anonymity In Its entirety, but It will certainly suffice an average user's needs.
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RE: How to bypass IP tracking (2) #5
Thank you for sharing this very useful information

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