JonDonym News Center - JonDonym News

Update reminder

nospam@example.com (cane) — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:57:17 +0100

We will launch a new mix server software next time. At first the cascade "Dresden" will switch to the new mix version on next monday morning UTC. The other free mix cascades will follow a few days later and the premium services in the next but one week in case of no problems.

The new mix server software implements an improved protocol with integrity checks recommeded by scientific research at the University Trondheim (Norway). Old JonDo proxy clients below version 0.16.001 will not be able to connect to the mix cascades any more. If you were running an old version, please update your JonDo proxy client. The latest version you may find at the download page.

New flat rates for JonDonym - Up to 20% off!

nospam@example.com (JonDos) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:34:08 +0100

Today, you get a new special offer: new JonDonym flat rates are available, that provide you up to 20% off the previous prices:

Look at the rates here!

We currently plan to offer these reduced prices for a limited time only. So if you would like to try JonDonym, or need more volume anyway, it might be time for you to buy now!

Bitcoins are accepted by JonDos GmbH

nospam@example.com (cane) — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:53:24 +0200

JonDos GmbH sells JonDonym premium accounts forBitcoins. At the moment you can buy JonDonym premium coupons with Bitcoins in our webshop. Integration in JonDo comes with the next release of JonDo.

Bitcoin is a digital peer-to-peer currency without central authority. You can buy Bitcoins on several markets or earn some coins by providing computational power to the network.

Important Java Update 1.6.0.26

nospam@example.com (Administrator) — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 13:14:40 +0200

Oracle has released the security update 1.6.0.26 for Java to fix a number of critical vulnerabilities. Oracle gives 9 of the 17 vulnerabilities a score of 10.0 (highest possible score). The version 5.0 of Java is affected by some of these vulnerabilities too. Security patches for version 5.0 and less are not aviable. An update to the latest Java version is highly recommended!

According to Oracle, some vulnerabilities can be remotely exploited without authentication. At most Windows is affected. A combination of bugs in the JRE and bugs in the operating system can be used to compromise your computer only by visiting a malicious website.

To be protected against drive-by-download attacks with malicious Java applets, PDF documents or Flash applets you may use our JonDoFox. Because of a secure default configuration you are not at risk. If you prefered self configuration of your browser, disable all plugins for execution of Java and other applets and for displaying of PDF documents.

DICCDI Call for papers

nospam@example.com (JonDos) — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:33:36 +0200

Privacy and Identity Management for Communities - Communities for Privacy and Identity Management

Internet communities are spreading rapidly in all areas of life. For their members, they are central to their social networking and information sharing. In those communities, many elements of identity management are used for fundamental functions. For example, a cross-domain identity management infrastructure is often used to exchange (partial) identities with third party providers in order to generate benefits for those involved. However, this also implies privacy risks, due to the cross-domain exchange of identity information, or due to centralized data processing. The implementation of privacy-friendly technologies has not kept pace with the rapid spread of communities. On the other hand, communities can as well be utilized for improving data privacy. Many successful privacy-enhancing technologies are provided by communities of enthusiasts. They often gather for ideological reasons, to jointly contribute to a better privacy on the Web.

The goal of this workshop is to attract scientists, practitioners, representatives of communities and providers of community platforms to enable an interdisciplinary discussion illuminating this vibrant field of Internet culture.

Please note: The deadline for submissions has been moved to May 16, 2001.

Web site:

http://identity-management.eu/INFORMATIK2011-IdM-CfP-en.pdf

JonDo 00.14.004: Better usability and speed

nospam@example.com (JonDos) — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:46:15 +0100

Today, JonDos publishes a new version of the JonDo-Software, an IP changer and IP anonymization program, that you can use for anonymous surfing in the Internet.

What's new?
JonDo now contains an assistant that should especially guide new users to a proper setup. It automatically identifies the reason of connection problems and configuration errors, and provides suitable solutions to the user. Guided by an ergonomics study, the user interface has been simplified. The controlling of JonDo was thereby made much more intuitive. Additionally, the anti censorship function has been enhanced and was made easier to access. The censorship circumvention included in JonDo helps people from countries where parts of the Internet are blocked to get free access to information. Moreover, the new version of JonDo is significantly faster in updating and processing network information and contains many enhancements in details and error corrections.

Download:
JonDo the IP changer

JonDonym web sites will change certificates

nospam@example.com (JonDos) — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 14:13:54 +0100

Within the next days, the JonDonym web sites will change their certificates. For the main pages (anonymous-proxy-servers.net, anonym-surfen.de), the following certificate will be set:

Common Name: anonymous-proxy-servers.net
Organization: JonDos GmbH
Locality: Regensburg
State: Bavaria
Country: DE
Serial Number: 2210920992458561 (07:DA:D2:28:61:C7:41)
SHA1 Fingerprint: 84:78:73:F0:9F:25:17:F3:08:3A:3D:DB:D1:C4:2C:BD:C7:3D:38:AA
Subject key identifier: 3D:30:3A:C4:89:7F:79:8B:61:35:35:23:69:15:15:d8:54:40:72:CF

Please note that the fingerprints may be presented differently in the various browsers. Upper/lower case is not important:
SHA1 Fingerprint: 84 78 73 f0 9f 25 17 f3 08 3a 3d db d1 c4 2c bd c7 3d 38 aa
Subject key identifier: 3d 30 3a c4 89 7f 79 8b 61 35 35 23 69 15 15 d8 54 40 72 cf

As far as the certificate information is the same as presented here, you may safely ignore the warnings from CertPatrol.

JonDoFox 2.5.0: Anonymous E-Mail post boxes and compatibility with Firefox 4

nospam@example.com (JonDos) — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:38:39 +0100

Today, the JonDos GmbH publishes the new version of JonDoFox, a privacy-friendly web browser, that you may also use for anonymous surfing, e.g. over anonymous proxy servers.

JonDoFox is both a profile (current version: 2.5.0) and an extension (current version: 0.2.8 ) for the popular Mozilla Firefox web browser. It protects the user's privacy while surfing the web. As it is open source software and free to use, it is an ideal add-on for anonymization services like JonDonym and Tor, but may also be used without anonymization software.

Continue reading "JonDoFox 2.5.0: Anonymous E-Mail post boxes and compatibility with Firefox 4"

Merry christmas and a happy new year

nospam@example.com (JonDos) — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 10:16:19 +0100

...to all of our customers and partners! May the year 2011 be full of luck and success for you and your family!

Chrome and Safari leak IP address

nospam@example.com (G. Koppen) — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 22:22:21 +0100

Google's Chrome and Apple's Safari leak the user's IP address as a FTP test, recently implemented into our anonymity test suite, shows. Browsers based on WebKit seem to disregard their FTP proxy settings and fetch respective content directly. This is entirely independent of the particular anonymization service used. For instance, Tor users having Chrome or Safari as their browser are affected as well. Therefore, we strongly recommend to use a browser not based on WebKit, e.g. Firefox (with our privacy enhancing profile JonDoFox), in order to use the Internet anonymously.

Lower prices by new monthly rates

nospam@example.com (JonDos) — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 11:59:38 +0100

Today, we introduced new monthly payment rates for the JonDonym anonymization service. They provide lower prices for people with moderate or low monthly web surfing volumes.

Strategy&Finance cancelled as operator

nospam@example.com (JonDos) — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 16:47:09 +0100

Due to the recent activities of Strategy&Finance, and regarding the activities of this Mix operator in the past, we had to cancel all contracts with Strategy&Finance today and with immediate effect. As we cannot tolerate the disrespectful verbal and public attacks against us and other JonDonym operators any longer, we were forced to this final decision. If you have detailed questions regarding this action, you may ask us (JonDos) or the other operators for more information.

New web pages online

nospam@example.com (JonDos) — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 16:43:18 +0200

Today and tomorrow, we will publish our new web pages. This may cause some links to be temporarily unavailable. If problems remain after 2010-10-01, please send us a short message. You might have a look on our new anonymity test. It will be still under development within the next two weeks, but it already contains a lot of remarkable privacy tests.

Reduced prices for JonDonym by 39% OFF

nospam@example.com (JonDos) — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:27:41 +0200

Today, we reduced the prices per GByte for the JonDonym anonymization service by more than 39% by introducing a new traffic rate: The "Large" rate provides a monthly volume of 5 GByte highly secure, anonymized traffic, for only 18,75 Euro per month. This rate is ideal for web surfers that often download large files anonymously.

Please note: For using the new rate, you have to upgrade your JonDo to at least version 00.13.001. Earlier versions will not display the rate correctly and will show the rate as consumed after 5 GByte.

Software des Jahres und Gewinnspiel

nospam@example.com (C. Vogl) — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 22:45:26 +0200

JonDonym wurde für den Preis "Software des Jahres" von softwareload.de nominiert. Da dieser Award auf Basis einer im September laufenden Abstimmung vergeben wird, freuen wir uns nun auf eure Hilfe. Eure Stimme zählt!
Bewertet uns und gewinnt Preise im Wert von über 10.000 Euro!
Schritt 1:
Webseite aufrufen: http://softwareload.kpcustomer.de/voting/public/vote.php?fid=36&tplid=1
Schritt 2:
JAP auswählen und bewerten.
Schritt 3:
Am Gewinnspiel teilnehmen.

Hinweis: Es müssen alle Softwareprodukte innerhalb der Kategorie bewertet werden um an der Abstimmung teilzunehmen.

Nach der Abstimmung könnt ihr an einer Verlosung mit Preisen im Wert von über 10.000 Euroteilnehmen! Zu gewinnen gibt es unter anderem einen Philips Großbild-Fernseher mit 3D und Ambilight, einen Apple iMac 21,5 Zoll, ein HTC Desire Smartphone und ein Apple iPad mit 16GB und 3G.