Unmasking attacker identity behind the VPN
Ashish Awate, Bhushan Nandwalkar, Makarand Shahade, D.B. Mali, H.V. Patil, H.R. Waghare, Hemant Patil · 2024
In the dynamic landscape of cybersecurity, this paper addresses a critical challenge: the ability of attackers to conceal their identities behind VPNs and proxy servers. Our dual objectives are to develop advanced techniques for pinpointing these elusive actors and to empower the cybersecurity community with actionable insights. Leveraging the MERN stack, cloud services, open-source tools and specialized libraries, we unveil attackers’ identities. In a digital era, valuing privacy and security, this paper lays the foundation for an in-depth exploration, offering solutions to enhance online safety. Through strategic use of technology and insights, we contribute to a more secure online environment.