How to Mask Your IP Address and Remain Anonymous with OpenVPN for Linux « Null Byte :: WonderHowTo

OpenVPNis the open-source VPN (VirtualPrivateNetwork) client, used over the PPTP (Point toPointTunnelingProtocol). It allows you to connect to a remote network over a secure, encrypted connection and mask your IP addresses over all ports. Since there is only one "hop," the network speeds are barely effected and are far more secure.VPNs can protect you from an arsenal of threats. MITM attacks, packet sniffing, internet privacy, etc. They can be more beneficiary than a SSH in some circumstances.I created aVPN tutorialfor Windows previously, but in thisNull ByteI want to help the Linux and Unix users who would like to use OpenVPN, but can't due to the overly complicated setup and configuration.I will be teaching you this under BackTrack 5.RequirementsA Unix-based OSRoot privilegesLet's get started. We will be learning OpenVPN's configuration and setup via the following video guide. The commands in the video are listed directly below it.Please enable JavaScript to watch this video.Commandssumkdir vpncfgcp -r /usr/share/doc/openvpn/examples/easy-rsa/2.0/* vpncfg/cd vpncfg/vim varsReplace necessary fields in the file.source vars./clean-all./build-ca./build-key-server nullbytezSign the certificate../build-key <name>./build-dhmkdir ~/yourkeyscd keys/cp -v ca.crt <name>.{crt,key} ~/yourkeys/cp -v dh1024.pem nullbytez.{key,crt} ca.crtecho "1" > /proc/sys/net/ipv4/ip_forwardiptables -t nat -A POSTROUTING -s 10.0.69.0/24 -o eth0 -j MASQUERADE -vvim /etc/openvpn/openvpn.conf<watch video>openvpn client.confAfter completing all of the steps outlined in the video and in the above commands, you should be connected to the VPN with all connections encrypted. If you need help with some of the commands in the video, or just want to hang out, come say hello in the Null ByteIRC!Want to start making money as a white hat hacker?Jump-start your hacking career with our2020 Premium Ethical Hacking Certification Training Bundlefrom the newNull Byte Shopand get over 60 hours of training from cybersecurity professionals.Buy Now (90% off) >Other worthwhile deals to check out:97% off The Ultimate 2021 White Hat Hacker Certification Bundle99% off The 2021 All-in-One Data Scientist Mega Bundle98% off The 2021 Premium Learn To Code Certification Bundle62% off MindMaster Mind Mapping Software: Perpetual LicensePhoto byArs TechnicaRelatedHow To:Set Up Private Internet Access in LinuxHacker Fundamentals:The Everyman's Guide to How Network Packets Are Routed Across the WebHow To:VPN Your IoT & Media Devices with a Raspberry Pi PIA RoutertrafficHack Like a Pro:Linux Basics for the Aspiring Hacker, Part 6 (Networking Basics)Hacker Fundamentals:A Tale of Two StandardsHow To:Understand & Use IPv4 to Navigate a NetworkHow To:Get VPN ConnectionHow To:Linux Basics for the Aspiring Hacker: Using Ship for Quick & Handy IP Address InformationHack Like a Pro:Networking Basics for the Aspiring Hacker, Part 1Rasberry Pi:Connecting on ComputerHow To:Chain Proxies to Mask Your IP Address and Remain Anonymous on the WebHow To:Chain VPNs for Complete AnonymityHow To:Become Anonymous on the Internet Using TorHow To:Assign a Static IP Address in Windows 7How To:Run an FTP Server from Home with LinuxHow To:Run a Free Web Server From Home on Windows or Linux with ApacheHow To:How Hackers Use Your IP Address to Hack Your Computer & How to Stop ItNews:Anonymity, Darknets and Staying Out of Federal Custody, Part One: Deep WebHacker Fundamentals:A Gentle Introduction to How IP Addresses WorkHow To:Completely Mask & Anonymize Your BitTorrent Traffic Using AnomosHow To:Make a Change-of-IP Notifier in PythonHow To:Get Free Wi-Fi from Hotels & MoreHow to Become Anonymous Part 1:Avoid IP Leaks for the Anonymity SakeHow To:Code a Basic TCP/IP Client & Server Duo in PythonHow To:Bypass a Local Network Proxy for Free Internet