This release is for Android only.
Here is a list of all changes since last stable release android/2023.5:
Added
Android
Add quantum resistant tunneling.
Add UDP-over-TCP WireGuard obfuscation.
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I am pretty excited about this new release. The app is open source and seems to follow strict security standards.
I’m pretty sure the entry server doesn’t know the destination, as WireGuard encrypts everything, and it wouldn’t make sense for the entry node to already decrypt the traffic. It also protects against ISPs or other companies/institutions monitoring network traffic.
I think so. But with Tor, you of course get the benefit that (ideally) all 3 nodes are run by different parties, which is not the case with multi-hop VPNs. They might be hosted by different server providers, but they are still all administered by the VPN provider.
Ignoring privacy features, its a great way to make up for bad internet routing, so I can connect to local mullvad server, then route my traffic to far away mullvad server, and get a better connection (latency, packet loss) then if i went directly.
I know, but a static Wireguard config makes changing servers a pain in the butt. A native mobile app with multi-hop support is a must-have for me. Still, props to Mullvad for offering their service for just 5 EUR/month, including multi-hop (on Desktop). IVPN is 10 bucks, they have fewer servers and it can be kinda slow at times.
Unfortunately still no multi-hop though. That’s the reason why I’ll stay with IVPN, I guess.
I’m just using Mullvad as is but yeah, kinda bummer.
What is the advantage? Its not Tor, dont the nodes know your full route?
I’m pretty sure the entry server doesn’t know the destination, as WireGuard encrypts everything, and it wouldn’t make sense for the entry node to already decrypt the traffic. It also protects against ISPs or other companies/institutions monitoring network traffic.
So it works like tor, with encryption layers?
I think so. But with Tor, you of course get the benefit that (ideally) all 3 nodes are run by different parties, which is not the case with multi-hop VPNs. They might be hosted by different server providers, but they are still all administered by the VPN provider.
ISP(and ultimately, authorities) will have harder time making ties with you and the server you visited.
Ignoring privacy features, its a great way to make up for bad internet routing, so I can connect to local mullvad server, then route my traffic to far away mullvad server, and get a better connection (latency, packet loss) then if i went directly.
Mullvad does support multi-hop when you generate a wireguard config (not in their app currently).
I know, but a static Wireguard config makes changing servers a pain in the butt. A native mobile app with multi-hop support is a must-have for me. Still, props to Mullvad for offering their service for just 5 EUR/month, including multi-hop (on Desktop). IVPN is 10 bucks, they have fewer servers and it can be kinda slow at times.