Using a proxy to hide IP

[Gambit]

I was stumbling through the Archives and came upon an interesting one which talked about Internet Security and Proxies. In short it said that once u log onto a site the server garners info such as ur IP and other relevent info about ur computer and info about where that IP is located. I started thinking about "Johnny" and thought," What if Johnny is creeping around Mycotopia (which I'm sure they pop in evry now and again). Is it really smart to post grow logs and such unless ur using a proxy??? Does the DEA and such need to contact the Admins of this site before they attempt to get any info about a users IP?? I tried to be a member of the "other site" and it wouldn't let me because I was using a proxy.....this site also. So I don't use a proxy for this site. Unless it was because of something having to do with my firewall setup (which it wasn't I don't think). Does that make me or anyone else more suseptible to Johnny, especially when now the State Dept. can do whatever they want when it comes to internet security?? I consider myself pretty smart, and noone knows about my hobby but my wife, but am I smart to post grow logs and such?? I am under the impression that the DEA isn't really interested in shrooms, but should I remove my grow log or is there something I'm not aware of ??

[Shroomette]

I wouldn't worry about that too much Hippie3 seems to have that cover and no one gets in this site without his authorization.

[Hippie3]

run! - while you still can...

[Shroomette]

[Cornfield]

for real tho are our asses covered or are we at high risk?

[bmad]

I have seen people run programs that will show where you live and what computer you are using.. it is set up in their signature.. But LE will get you if they want to get you.. it is just a simple fact.

another site I belong to has a proxi downlowd to hide yours.. it is pretty neat but again I learned they dont help you at all when they decide they want you

[Hippie3]

nothing here is more than hearsay,
it's what you do in real life
that defines your risk level.

[bmad]

Originally Posted by Hippie3

nothing here is more than hearsay,
it's what you do in real life
that defines your risk level.

well hell then... I hearsay I am superduper rich.. and GREAT looking.. and I eat like dooby does

[Gambit]

makes sense Hip, just figured I'd ask...

[stickyscissors]

Originally Posted by bmad

I have seen people run programs that will show where you live and what computer you are using.. it is set up in their signature.. But LE will get you if they want to get you.. it is just a simple fact.

another site I belong to has a proxi downlowd to hide yours.. it is pretty neat but again I learned they dont help you at all when they decide they want you

These programs are nothing more than code that are client side, meaning that everyone sees their own information. It's not retrievable by the user.

[bmad]

Originally Posted by stickyscissors

These programs are nothing more than code that are client side, meaning that everyone sees their own information. It's not retrievable by the user.

it is routed through an unsecure network.. that is my point.. I dont know if Hippie would allow it but I can post a link or a proxie masking program if anyone is interested

[Lefty]

If it's freeware, yes.

[Lazlo]

I'm interested too.

[Imachavel]

I'm actually trying to get a job with computer networking. i'm taking this real technical classes and have just gotten through the basic computer hardware classes, so I'm no expert.

from what I know though, when you connect to a site, you're trading packets of information, your i.p. is always public. I don't know if a proxy server can change that.

try going to run, and type in cmd

in your command prompt, use these commands

ping (+the internet site, you'd have to ping mycotopia as ping mycotopia.net)

try tracert + the internet site (you'd trace mycotopia as tracert mycotopia.net)

plus you can usually see what i.p.'s have connected to you by typing in such commands as:
netstat -a
nbtstat -c
or arp -a

to find the host name of YOUR dns server type in nslookup

finding more information about what computer connects to you is beyond me at this point, I think some people can actually lookup your entire ip configuration but I could be wrong as I think that's illegal

obviously to find your ip configuration type in ipconfig/all in the command prompt window

[Imachavel]

I believe their dns server is vps.zenmediastudios.com

[steelyourface]

I use operaTor. its tor and opera put together in one package. but it doesn't actually install on your pc or anything. you just click on it and it works.

here is the download link: archetwist.com/opera/operator

[PsychNaught]

It would be really simple for authorities to track you down if they really wanted to. The thing that protects us, for the time being, is that it does require lots of specialized technical knowledge to arrange without the forum owner's permission and that expertise is expensive. It's not worth the trouble unless there is evidence for a serious conviction.

IP addresses are public. You can't get information back without giving out your return address. An IP address gives someone a way to contact your router. If they can get into your network then they are a password away from access to all the files on your PC. What do YOU have on your hard drive? I don't think I want Jesus or Big Brother in mine...

An IP address can be cross-linked to find your MySpace page, your RapidShare posts, your Porn browsing, and all the files you share on BitTorrent. The only thing that saves us is that we are all a little guilty somehow and kicking each other's doors down is pretty fucking ridiculous.

[PsychNaught]

Oh, I forgot:

http://anon.inf.tu-dresden.de/index_en.html

Java Anonymous Proxy is a great way to browse anonymously. It will encrypt the data you send so that the Arabian terrorist bastard running the proxy you feel so safe in using can't do exactly what you are trying to avoid.

[Imachavel]

Originally Posted by PsychNaught

It would be really simple for authorities to track you down if they really wanted to. The thing that protects us, for the time being, is that it does require lots of specialized technical knowledge to arrange without the forum owner's permission and that expertise is expensive. It's not worth the trouble unless there is evidence for a serious conviction.

IP addresses are public. You can't get information back without giving out your return address. An IP address gives someone a way to contact your router. If they can get into your network then they are a password away from access to all the files on your PC. What do YOU have on your hard drive? I don't think I want Jesus or Big Brother in mine...

An IP address can be cross-linked to find your MySpace page, your RapidShare posts, your Porn browsing, and all the files you share on BitTorrent. The only thing that saves us is that we are all a little guilty somehow and kicking each other's doors down is pretty fucking ridiculous.

finding files that someone uses by crosslinking their i.p must take a shitload of authority of hacking skills. your saying you get my i.p. address, and then run a search or something of the i.p. and then you find every website I go to?

crazy, a bit torrent is more used by a company, right?

[apokalypse]

Originally Posted by Imachavel

finding files that someone uses by crosslinking their i.p must take a shitload of authority of hacking skills. your saying you get my i.p. address, and then run a search or something of the i.p. and then you find every website I go to?

crazy, a bit torrent is more used by a company, right?

When he says cross-linked, I think what he means is that if Big Brother is monitoring your connection, then every little bit of data that leaves your computer (while they are monitoring it) will tell them all of that information.

BitTorrent is a peer-to-peer protocol used for distributing files, with centralized servers required.

[bmad]

it is not a freeware.. not intended to be anyway

[jay-pheno]

use tor ..... worth 1 ninja point

build yourself a large wifi antenna ..... worth 2 ninja points

mod a cable modem ....... worth 3 ninja points

use tor with wifi or moded cable modem ........ worth 5 whole ninja points

learning ssh,sftp,etc,,,,, priceless

[Jigalow]

Tunnel a hole to a hated neighbor then hardwire cat5e to there
switch...100 ninja points ???

[steelyourface]

i would just boot from an encrypted thumb drive that has tor on it.. and smash the thumb drive if paranoid.

simple as that.

if you download operator it has everything u need to browse online anonymously really. add that to your bootable thumb drive and bam! ninja

[Jigalow]

Ahhh Steel..... your Kung-Fu is strong.......

[steelyourface]

Originally Posted by Jigalow

Ahhh Steel..... your Kung-Fu is strong.......

haha thanks
I have never tried this, though
and dont even know how to do it.
I just know you can boot from thumb drives and if you combine that with a version of windows that is bootable on a flash drive like a live linux cd, tor, and gpg encryption.. you would be a kung fu master

[Jigalow]

yeah, tor, and GunPG are the shit. Now only if we had TSL
connections to our fav sites...

[wino420]

yeah I use tor and its really simple just click and it works.. I like its ease of use... Im no pc genius or anything..

[Jigalow]

If not already, you might want to use the "live IP" plugin for firefox.

This is a quick way to tell if your tor is working

[Raziel]

Originally Posted by Jigalow

If not already, you might want to use the "live IP" plugin for firefox.

This is a quick way to tell if your tor is working

What's the "live IP plugin for firefox" Jig ? I just installed Tor but I have'nt changed any setting ... do I need to configure it ?

[Smiley Coyote]

A free software implementation of second-generation onion routing, a system enabling its users to communicate anonymously on the Internet.
www.torproject.org/

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