Leak VPN Providers Can Reveal IP Address Users

A vulnerability in some VPN providers can ensure that the real IP address of users is revealed, warns VPN provider Perfect Privacy. A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a secure connection between a computer and a server elsewhere on the Internet.

This connection is encrypted which others can not observe. All Internet traffic to and from the computer goes through this route shielded and can on this part will not be overheard. Additionally, VPN users can thus protect their IP address as websites visited only see the IP address of the VPN provider. According Perfect Privacy walk users of some VPN providers still risk their real IP address is known.

Port forwarding

The problem is with VPN providers offering port forwarding. It does not matter whether users of the VPN providers themselves use port forwarding, only the attacker must set it. To determine the IP address of a victim, there must be fulfilled several conditions. For example, the attacker must have an active account with the same VPN provider and the victim. The attacker must know the 'exit' IP address of the victim and the victim to open a file or page.

An attacker who port forwarding is activated can then request to see the image or website which the real IP address of the victim is from. In total, nine tested Perfect Privacy VPN providers, of which five were found vulnerable. These parties have been notified. The problem, however, with other VPN providers are not tested, warns Perfect Privacy.

BitTorrent

According to security expert Darren Martyn can leak be used to expose BitTorrent users who illegally download copyrighted material. To shield their IP address are BitTorrent users who use a VPN service. By leak holders can still see the IP addresses of illegal downloaders. Martyn expects that companies connected with suing copyright infringers concerned will use this vulnerability to sue BitTorrent users.

BitTorrent Sync Resolves Wing Btsync Link

The creators of BitTorrent Sync, a program that allows users to set up their own private cloud, a patched vulnerability could allow an attacker through malicious attacks could btsync links users. The software contained a vulnerability that was created in the processing of btsync-links. By enticing a user to lure a malicious page or open a malicious file could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the logged in user.

The vulnerability was discovered by security researcher Andrea Micalizzi, who reported it to the Zero Day Initiative (ZDI). This rewards program from HP TippingPoint researchers pay for bug reports. HP then warned on November 6 last year, BitTorrent.Which version is the vulnerability is not reported present, except that an update has been released that fixes the problem, according to the advisory from ZDI.

BitTorrent Sync allows users to set up a personal cloud, which can be synchronized across multiple devices and platforms of the user files. Thus, it is possible, for example on a smart phone, laptop and desktop to synchronize files. Once one of the devices, a new file it will automatically appear on the other devices are synchronized, which the program uses P2P technology.

Microsoft Would Consider P2P Updates For Windows 10

Microsoft would consider for Windows 10 updates not only to offer through its own servers, but also spread through other sites. This reports The Verge based on a leaked test version of Windows 10. In this version, users can choose to receive updates from multiple locations so they can be downloaded faster.

In addition, users have the option to download apps and updates to computers on the local network or computers on the local network and computers on the Internet. P2P update feature has not been officially announced by Microsoft and it is unknown what technology the software giant used.

In 2013 was Pando Networks acquired by Microsoft. This company has developed a technology for the exchange of files that was based on that of BitTorrent, but includes various modifications. Soon there will be a new test version of Windows 10 appear to the public. This version will also include the new update method.