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Secure HTTP Tunnel Permalink

Linux, Shell, Privacy, SSH Added less than a year ago and last edited less than a year ago

The Stupid Way

(Don't do this, see The Smart Way below)

On a remote machine that you have SSH access to:

remote$ hostname
host.where.proxy.is.running
remote$ # start an HTTP proxy running on port 8887 here

Then, on your local machine:

local$ ssh -qnN -L 8080:localhost:8887 host.where.proxy.is.running.tld &

... and setup your browser to use localhost:8080 as the proxy.

The proxy software I use on my remote host is TinyProxy

The Smart Way

You don't even need to setup a proxy at your remote host if you just create a tunnel like this:

local$ ssh -qnN -D 1080 remotehost &

... that will setup a tunnel from on your local machine from localhost:1080 over to remote, and then use the remote server to just send any requests you make through there... like a relay. So if you set your browser to use the SOCKS proxy on localhost:1080 then you have a tunnel without having to setup any proxy software. Thanks Snare!

"I Don't Have Anything To Hide" Permalink

Privacy, Rant Added less than a year ago and last edited less than a year ago

Have you ever heard this justification when people are defending the invasion of their privacy?

It is wrong.

Everyone needs to hang on dearly to their privacy. Next time someone tries to use this defense, just say "Is that so? Then you won't have a problem with these questions:" and then ask them the following:

Can I have a copy of your most recent credit card statement?
How much do you weigh?
Can I see your pay-cheque?
What clothing-size and bra-size is your wife?
Which school do your children go to? What bus route do they catch and at what time?
What is your wife's favourite position in the bedroom?
How many times have you had sex this week?
Can I come along to your next doctor's appointment?
Can I look through your medicine cabinet and your sock drawer?
Can I check your browser history?
Can I have a copy of your last tax return?

Privacy is more than just protecting your passwords and your credit card number. It is about protecting sensitive information about your health, your children, your income, your interests, your love-life, ... anything that could be used to threaten, harrass, endanger, form an unfavourable opinion, or draw conclusions about you, your life or your family.

(Nothing Older) ... (Nothing Newer)

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