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TrustTunnel: AdGuard VPN protocol goes open-source

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Re: TrustTunnel: AdGuard VPN protocol goes open-source

#41

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Could you please drop names/links to the magic sauce if there's anything more than the names mentioned? I need to open ssh myself and for now I decided on tunnelling over http/3 terminated somewhere in aws/gcp/cf, but maybe your method is better.

Just use Amnezia VPN - it can masquerade as https.

I can't, my endpoint runs software enforcing compliance. "no disallowed VPN software" is one of the rules.

Besides, where's fun in it :)

Re: TrustTunnel: AdGuard VPN protocol goes open-source

#42

What makes this worth using over something like vless? Work blocked my gatcha game so I've had to set up a xray/vless/xhttp/tls proxy and it works flawlessly. Gets through the corp firewall unscathed at full bandwidth and no appreciable increase in latency.

Could you please drop names/links to the magic sauce if there's anything more than the names mentioned? I need to open ssh myself and for now I decided on tunnelling over http/3 terminated somewhere in aws/gcp/cf, but maybe your method is better.

https://github.com/XTLS/Xray-core

It won't help you get around the endpoint compliance software, I use this for my byod phone (Streisand is a nice ios client). VLESS is the proxy protocol, kinda like SOCKS I guess. It uses xhttp over TLS as the transport.

Re: TrustTunnel: AdGuard VPN protocol goes open-source

#43
post #16

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Does your team have Chinese memebers? GFW has been able to filter SNI to block https traffic for a few years now.

We do, and from what we know a bigger problem in China is detecting traffic patterns. SNI filtering is not that big of a deal, in order to block your domain it needs to first learn which one you’re using. What for the traffic patterns, people in China prefer to selectively route traffic to the tunnel. For instance, the client apps allow you to route *.cn domains (or any other domains) directly. It makes it harder to…

In Fujian province, all foreign domains which aren't in white list are blocked.

This results that proxy server needs to use a fake sni in white list or ditch https.

Re: TrustTunnel: AdGuard VPN protocol goes open-source

#45

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Could you please drop names/links to the magic sauce if there's anything more than the names mentioned? I need to open ssh myself and for now I decided on tunnelling over http/3 terminated somewhere in aws/gcp/cf, but maybe your method is better.

https://github.com/XTLS/Xray-core It won't help you get around the endpoint compliance software, I use this for my byod phone (Streisand is a nice ios client). VLESS is the proxy protocol, kinda like SOCKS I guess. It uses xhttp over TLS as the transport.

Thanks a lot. VPNs are forbidden but this might easily slip under the radar (I can even check the signatures on the endpoint protection and our office firewall :))

It's less about breaking the rules, more about getting around the limitations in case I need it and don't fancy waiting 2 days for approval. Might end up with pure http/3, but this tool is fascinating. Thanks!

Re: TrustTunnel: AdGuard VPN protocol goes open-source

#46
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Hi, I’m one of the people working on this. One clarification that may not be obvious: open-sourcing this isn’t primarily about signaling or auditability. If that were the goal, a standalone protocol spec or a minimal reference repo would have been enough. Instead, we’re deliberately shipping full client and server implementations because the end goal is for this to become an independent, vendor-neutral project, not s…

I can't thank Adguard enough for providing so much to the community, they are a BIG part of my privacy-funded lifestyle.

Out of the topic — but if you by any chance work on the mobile apps.

Do you know why the iOS version is still sub-par compared to Android? You all add more features for rooted Android but what about Jailbroken iOS devices?

I have bought 20+ Adguard licenses and have never regretted buying them. Only if the iOS version could be much better.

Re: TrustTunnel: AdGuard VPN protocol goes open-source

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post #46
post #6

Hi, I’m one of the people working on this. One clarification that may not be obvious: open-sourcing this isn’t primarily about signaling or auditability. If that were the goal, a standalone protocol spec or a minimal reference repo would have been enough. Instead, we’re deliberately shipping full client and server implementations because the end goal is for this to become an independent, vendor-neutral project, not s…

I can't thank Adguard enough for providing so much to the community, they are a BIG part of my privacy-funded lifestyle. Out of the topic — but if you by any chance work on the mobile apps. Do you know why the iOS version is still sub-par compared to Android? You all add more features for rooted Android but what about Jailbroken iOS devices? I have bought 20+ Adguard licenses and have never regretted buying them. Onl…

Hi, thank you very much for supporting AG!

We are very cautious with Apple as we suffered from them before [1]. So we're trying to stick to the APIs they provide. I hope the new URL filtering API [2] will improve the situation with the system-wide filtering, but our request for API access is still being reviewed by Apple.

Regarding jailbroken iOS devices, unlike Android the numbers are really marginal so it won't be feasible to support them.

[1]: https://adguard.com/en/blog/adguard-pro-discontinued.html

[2]: https://adguard.com/en/blog/apple-url-filter-system-wide-fil...

Re: TrustTunnel: AdGuard VPN protocol goes open-source

#48
I like and use your products, so, first of all, thank you!

that the protocol was not open was one of my main issues for not using the vpn service,?it is great to see. i look forward for the upcoming audits.

one thing i would like to see more is info about the company. the team, the offices, etc. there have been rumors and contradictory infos over the years, and the blog always have a “stock photo”, shady vibe. putting your address in google maps brings you to a shady alley… improving the image of the company (in my opinion) as it is now would do lots to create and improve trust.

Re: TrustTunnel: AdGuard VPN protocol goes open-source

#49

I like and use your products, so, first of all, thank you! that the protocol was not open was one of my main issues for not using the vpn service,?it is great to see. i look forward for the upcoming audits. one thing i would like to see more is info about the company. the team, the offices, etc. there have been rumors and contradictory infos over the years, and the blog always have a “stock photo”, shady vibe. puttin…

There are no shady alleys in Cyprus:)

We have only one office in Limassol, the company is mostly remote: https://maps.app.goo.gl/pounSEQqBvYftZGZ6?g_st=ic

(we are moving to a bit bigger office in the neighboring building, no nice photos on google yet)

We do not have a dedicated team page on the website, but we’re not hiding our faces, the team can be found on Github. Members of the team often visit AFDS [1] [2], you can see some faces there (including mine).

[1]: https://adfilteringdevsummit.com/

[2]: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL61EKVIQWizG0tIYqNDoenVaO...

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