How to Use Tortunnel to Quickly Encrypt Internet Traffic « Null Byte :: WonderHowTo

Encryped traffic and tunneling is a must when away from home to keep you and your information safe.SSH tunnelscan be slow, and are heavily encrypted.VPNsare an all port solution, and proxies are just not what we need in most cases. Then, there isTor.Tor runs your traffic through 3 hops and multiple nodes to mask your IP via their onion-routing system. But, let's face it, Tor is slow. Having that many hops makes our ping delay increase dramatically.Moxie Marlinspikehas created a nifty little tool that can send your traffic through a single Tor exit node calledTortunnel. Tortunnel is a partial onion proxy implementation that's designed to build single-hop circuits through Tor exit nodes. This is useful in cases where you might want a very low level of anonymity, and don't want to deal with the performance implications of using Tor's full three-hop circuits.In thisNull Byte, we are going to set up Tortunnel to push our traffic through, giving ourselves a light layer of anonymity and protection.RequirementsRootprivelagesLet's get started!Step1Download & Install TortunnelAll writing inboldmeans it is intended to be entered in a terminal emulator.Let's start by downloading and configuring our Tortunnel software.Download Totunnel from its official mirror:wget http://www.thoughtcrime.org/software/tortunnel/tortunnel-0.3.tar.gzExtract the archive:tar zxvf tortunnel-0.3.tar.gzChange to the new directory:cd tortunnel-0.3Configure the files:./configureCompile and install the program:sudo make && sudo make installStep2Set Up Our TunnelNow let's set up our Tortunnel to be ready to have traffic run through it.Let's put a SOCKS interface on localhost port 5060:torproxy -p 5060 -rThat's all you need to do, but if you have a specific exit node you want to tunnel through, use this:torproxy -p 5060 -n <ip of exit node>Open your browser (or another internet program) and change your network/proxy settings to:http://localhost:5060-OR-127.0.0.1:5060Please enable JavaScript to watch this video.Start some chatter in theIRCand theForumsfor more Null Byte action!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 LicenseImage bysidibousaid60RelatedHack Like a Pro:How to Keep Your Internet Traffic Private from AnyoneHow To:Use a Firewall to Keep Data-Hungry Apps in CheckHow To:Boost Internet Speeds & Hide Your Browsing History from Your ISPHow To:A Hitchhiker's Guide to the Internet: Today and Now, How It All ConnectsHack Like a Pro:How to Create a Nearly Undetectable Backdoor with CryptcatHow To:Bypass School Internet Filters to Unblock WebsitesPrivacy 101:Using Android Without Compromising SecurityHack Like a Pro:Linux Basics for the Aspiring Hacker, Part 15 (Creating a Secure Tunnel to MySQL)Android Security 101:How to Secure Your Communications & MessagesHow To:This Is by Far the Easiest Way to Set Up a Free VPN on Your iPhoneHow To:Access the Dark Web While Staying Anonymous with TorHow To:Advanced Cryptography - Total GuideHow To:Stay Anonymous on Your Nexus 7Hack Like a Pro:How to Anonymously Torrent Files with TriblerHow To:Quickly Encrypt Your Web Browsing Traffic When Connected to Public WiFiHow To:Create an SSH Tunnel Server and Client in LinuxHow To:Use Wireshark to Steal Your Own Local PasswordsMastering Security, Part 2:How to Create a Home VPN TunnelHow To:Become Anonymous on the Internet Using TorHow To:Spy on the Web Traffic for Any Computers on Your Network: An Intro to ARP PoisoningUncrackable File Sharing:Securely Transfer Your Secrets with 4096-Bit EncryptionRemove Your Online Identity:The Ultimate Guide to Anonymity and Security on the InternetNews:Stop Internet CensorshipHow To:Create a Free SSH Account on Shellmix to Use as a Webhost & MoreHow To:Remotely Control Computers Over VNC Securely with SSHHow To:Encrypt And Decrypt Text In PythonHow To:Completely Mask & Anonymize Your BitTorrent Traffic Using AnomosNews:Anonymity, Darknets and Staying Out of Federal Custody, Part Four: The Invisible InternetMastering Security, Part 1:How to Manage and Create Strong PasswordsHow To:get free carHow To:Safely Log In to Your SSH Account Without a PasswordNews:Anonymity, Darknets and Staying Out of Federal Custody, Part Two: Onions and DaggersSecure Your Computer, Part 3:Encrypt Your HDD/SSD to Prevent Data TheftHow To:Mask Your IP Address and Remain Anonymous with OpenVPN for LinuxHow To:Chain VPNs for Complete AnonymitySecure Your Computer, Part 4:Use Encryption to Make a Hidden Operating SystemHow To:Use Content For Promoting WebsitesNews:Simple XOR Text Encryption and Decryption in Visual C#News:The Basics Of Website MarketingHow To:Share Your Laptop's Wireless Internet with Ethernet Devices