Privacy

In my one of my previous posts I covered a process of setting up Wireguard server on Docker. While Wireguard is a great choice for VPN protocol, as it’s known for its reliability, speed and good encryption, they way it handles handshakes is easily detectable and can be blocked by ISP firewalls. Same applies to other well known VPN protocols, such as: OpenVPN, IPsec and L2TP. A number of countries have introduced measures to block VPN protocols which can cause major problems for users who use them to connect office LAN or for whatever other purposes....

In the ever-evolving digital landscape, cyber threats have become increasingly sophisticated, posing a significant risk to our online security. Recently, I’ve observed a surge in phishing attempts targeting my email addresses, particularly the corporate ones. While it was relatively simple to identify these deceptive tactics, the phishing landscape in 2023 is very different. The level of sophistication of these attempts, the way how e-mail messages are crafted, suggests a potentially higher success rate, making it more crucial than ever to stay informed and alarmed....

In this post I will describe a very practical use case of running a Wireguard VPN server on Docker. This time I will be creating a docker container using docker-compose method. Why use a VPN? VPN services offer several benefits to users. Firstly, they provide enhanced online security by encrypting internet traffic, making it difficult for hackers or third parties to intercept sensitive information. Secondly, VPNs allow users to browse the internet anonymously, protecting their privacy and preventing websites from tracking their online activities....

Do you have an old Android phone laying around which has not received any official updates for a long time? Or you might be concerned about Google tracking your device and collecting tons of data about you and want to try open source android without bloatware and trackers? Or maybe you would like to try privacy oriented OS on your mobile phone? These are just a few examples on why would you want to install Lineage OS on your phone....