In a sense, this article is a continuation of a series of materials about implementing a WireGuard client based on Cloudflare BoringTun and a custom packet filter for Windows. This approach differs from the conventional method used in most VPN clients, which typically rely on a virtual network interface. Instead, WireGuard integration here occurs entirely in userspace, with… Read More »
In our earlier post, we discussed bypassing Egypt’s WireGuard VPN ban by routing handshake packets through a SOCKS5 proxy. However, recent developments indicate this method is no longer sufficient. Together with Shady Nagy, we’ve researched and tested a new approach. In the preliminary WireSock VPN Client v1.2.41, a new parameter, Socks5ProxyAllTraffic, has been added. When set to true… Read More »
In conditions of constantly increasing state control over the internet, manifested, among other things, in the blocking of VPN protocols, the problem of developing alternative methods of connection is becoming increasingly relevant. This issue is not only theoretical but also quite practical. Having moved from Russia about a year ago, I continue to actively use the home infrastructure… Read More »
WireGuard® is an open-source VPN solution that is known for its simplicity, speed, and security. While setting up a WireGuard instance on most cloud providers is relatively straightforward, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure presents some unique challenges. This blog post will help you navigate those challenges and guide you through configuring a WireGuard instance on Oracle Cloud. We’ll discuss a… Read More »
Covid-19 led to a globe-wide work-from-home experiment, and it is logical to expect the growing number of users accessing their computers remotely using Remote Desktop. Having an RDP port open to the Internet is generally considered insecure, and most of the security experts advise using VPN or/and two-factor authentication to improve the security. Here we will review an… Read More »