New Update Osprey Browser Protection discussion and updates

[lokamoka820]

I live in the cursed ME, but I can install TrafficLight; when have you started facing trouble with?

From the beginning of the year.

Question - Is Bitdefender TrafficLight Extension Removed From Chrome Web Store?

For 2 days now when I try to find Bitdefender TrafficLight extension on Chrome web store I get the following error: Is it removed from the store because of MV3 compatibility or what? PS, I get the same error when I try to find Microsoft Defender browser extension too.

malwaretips.com

 

[Foulest]

Personally, I have disabled the AdGuardDNS filter. Since this is a company from the Russian Federation that has moved offshore to Cyprus, I don't want to jeopardize my personal data or just help this company collect data. You can do this at your discretion, of course.

The data they collect is the domain (not the full URL) that you visit and your IP address. Use a VPN if you're concerned about this.

 

[Marko :)]

Same reason as the other providers removed in the past - they contacted me and asked for its removal.

Unfortunately, I predicted that would happen. Technically, you reverse-engineered their product to get the functionality and that's clearly against EULA/ToS, not just of Bitdefender, but any other software in general.

Not a smart move by B or other vendors who asked to remove their API.
B, for example, provides some sort of web protection free of charge through TrafficLight as a promotional service for their paid products; Osprey can serve the same job, even in a better way by less slowing down of web browsing.

The problem is @Foulest reverse-engineered their product without their approval and this goes against their EULA/ToS he agreed to while using their extension. They warned him and if he didn't comply, they could start a lawsuit to protect their own rights and @Foulest couldn't possibly win that case.

And yes, Bitdefender offers Traffic Light for free and as you yourself mentioned, its goal is to get you to buy their premium product(s). When used through Osprey, Bitdefender almost doesn't get any visibility, and none of their other products are mentioned. Then, there's data argument too. I have no doubt Traffic Light extension collects much more data than what Osprey would send them.

There are tiny chances they would allow him to use their service in extension if he asked, but I doubt in that.

Personally, I have disabled the AdGuardDNS filter. Since this is a company from the Russian Federation that has moved offshore to Cyprus, I don't want to jeopardize my personal data or just help this company collect data. You can do this at your discretion, of course.

No need. AdGuard are one of the good guys that originally came from Russia. From what I saw, they exited Russia completely and moved to Cyprus. They even offered to relocate their employees as devs working for AdGuard are from both, Ukraine and Russia. They are also one of the handful companies that spoke against the aggression as well. Totally safe to use!

See this: Official response from AdGuard to SetApp allegations.

 

[mlnevese]

If you want the best settings, reinstall the extension and get the default settings, or copy them from the GitHub page.

Any chance of adding a restore to default setting button somewhere in the future?

 

[Foulest]

Any chance of adding a restore to default setting button somewhere in the future?

I can do that in the next update.

 

[CyberDevil]

No need. AdGuard are one of the good guys that originally came from Russia. From what I saw, they exited Russia completely and moved to Cyprus.

Right now they have 5 positions open in their Moscow office offering fitness and yoga amongst other things. I don't think it looks much like a complete move to Cyprus ....

 

[Sorrento]

Thanks again for the extension it is one of the best out there & I'm sure in time it will mature when the companies when in my opinion have sour grapes & throw their dummies out the cot have been weeded out - You have done so well in riding this out & not given up, I await with baited breath extensions from those who criticize & say I told you so....

 

[Marko :)]

Right now they have 5 positions open in their Moscow office offering fitness and yoga amongst other things. I don't think it looks much like a complete move to Cyprus ....

Please post the link with job offering(s). I can't find the info anywhere.

Beside, company itself is located in the EU, bound to EU laws. Just having office in Russia doesn't mean automatically they are Russian spies. If they still have a Russian office, it's probably for customer support and payments as Russia was thrown out of SWIFT and they need Russian bank account for Russians to buy their products.

 

[CyberDevil]

Please post the link with job offering(s). I can't find the info anywhere.

Beside, company itself is located in the EU, bound to EU laws. Just having office in Russia doesn't mean automatically they are Russian spies. If they still have a Russian office, it's probably for customer support and payments as Russia was thrown out of SWIFT and they need Russian bank account for Russians to buy their products.

The secret is that you will never find the truth about a Russian company in English.

Adguard - the legal organization in Russia that develops AdGuard is the company “Performix LLC”. This is a link to the official store in Russia as proof of who is the developer of AdGuard.

Performix - is the official site. Interestingly, they've wiped the direct mention of AdGuard, but still write that their main business is fighting internet advertising and internet security.

https://hh.ru/employer/2675795?hhtmFrom=vacancy - here are their job openings.

It's not some big secret. Just use a translator and google it in Russian. Just in case I want to stop discussing AdGuard in this thread, I don't think the moderators will approve it. If you want, you can contact me in pm.

 

[Marko :)]

Adguard - the legal organization in Russia that develops AdGuard is the company “Performix LLC”. This is a link to the official store in Russia as proof of who is the developer of AdGuard.

Performix LLC is company that develops software solutions on behalf of AdGuard and many other companies. They aren't the owners of AdGuard software. The owner of AdGuard is Adguard Software Ltd. which isn't Russian company.

Performix - is the official site. Interestingly, they've wiped the direct mention of AdGuard, but still write that their main business is fighting internet advertising and internet security.

It makes sense considering they aren't owners of AdGuard. Imagine if someone paid you to develop something and then say on your website it's your product when in fact it isn't.

https://hh.ru/employer/2675795?hhtmFrom=vacancy - here are their job openings.

IT companies looking for developers. Shocking... I know!

Sorry, but I still struggle to see the "controversy". I mean, you don't seem to have problem using a product from the US, but manufactures in China. It's completely for companies to pay other companies to do the work for them.

Btw the topic of AdGuard is still connected to Osprey because they are official partnet of the extension.

 

[CyberDevil]

Performix LLC is company that develops software solutions on behalf of AdGuard and many other companies.

Believe whatever you want. I don't care who uses what software or from which country. I joined this conversation for one reason only — if you're avoiding taxes in Cyprus, that doesn't make you a European company, imho.

 

[Marko :)]

Believe whatever you want. I don't care who uses what software or from which country. I joined this conversation for one reason only — if you're avoiding taxes in Cyprus, that doesn't make you a European company, imho.

All I'm saying is... if you're claiming something, you should provide evidence/proof.

So far, you only provided your claims, and not a single piece of evidence or proof. And I really want to see the proof because I'm using their DNS and Android app.

 

[Foulest]

All the data AdGuard could possibly get from Osprey's users is the domain names and IP addresses. Osprey uses AdGuard's public servers anyway. There's no way to isolate your traffic if you use a VPN, and with or without one, they don't even care.

 

[CyberDevil]

So far, you only provided your claims, and not a single piece of evidence or proof. And I really want to see the proof because I'm using their DNS and Android app.

Here's an official press release from AdGuard’s own server — is that okay?
https://cdn.adguard.com/public/Adgu...press-release-adguard-5.3-19.04.2012_v1.0.pdf

In Russian stores, the listed manufacturer is Performix:
Performix — купить лицензию на программы разработчика, цены на ПО Performix на сайте Allsoft
Adguard

And here’s a contract with a Russian mobile provider, which clearly says that any issues with AdGuard should be directed to the service provider — “Performix”:
https://s3.t2.ru/ds-site/docs/other/adguard.pdf

I don’t have a lot of time right now to find even more evidence. You said Performix is just an outsourcing partner. But have you ever seen a company like Microsoft sell its products under a different company name?

Take ESET, for example — in Russia, it’s also sold through a local company that handles localization, but no one ever claims ESET is a Russian product. No one lists an outsourcing partner as the real developer or service provider.

You can keep using AdGuard — I’m not trying to talk anyone out of it. I have it enabled in Osprey myself.

 

[silversurfer]

Everyone, please try to stay more on topic Osprey, this thread shouldn't be another discussion with opinions against software from Russia or even Russian owners or not...

 

[Foulest]

Update 1.2.9 is in the works and should be released soon. A new partner is joining the project!

 

[KnownStormChaser]

Update 1.2.9 is in the works and should be released soon. A new partner is joining the project!

Cool, nice to see alphaMountain joining!

 

[silversurfer]

Changes in 1.2.9​

• Added alphaMountain Web Protection as an Official Partner
• Added context menu option to restore default settings
• Changed partner design aspects on popup page
• Fixed issues with result count provider display on hover
• Added secret sniffing protections for API keys
• Cleaned up code

This update has been submitted to all extension stores.

Release 1.2.9 · Foulest/Osprey

Changes in 1.2.9 Added alphaMountain Web Protection as an Official Partner Added context menu option to restore default settings Changed partner design aspects on popup page Fixed issues with resu...

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[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Release 1.3.0

• Fixed caching issue with alphaMountain
• Added Suspicious category to alphaMountain's Untrusted check
• Fixed undefined processing cache issue
• Fixed result system names undefined issue

This update has been submitted to all extension stores.

Release 1.3.0 · OspreyProject/Osprey

Changes in 1.3.0 Fixed caching issue with alphaMountain Added Suspicious category to alphaMountain's Untrusted check Fixed undefined processing cache issue Fixed result system names undefined issu...

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[Vitali Ortzi]

Update 1.2.9 is in the works and should be released soon. A new partner is joining the project!

Any plans to make untrusted , suspicious optional
As in some pcs I will like all providers to have that detection (mainly mine ) and for my family I will like to disable it just in case there might be a false positives