On: Tracking my phone's silent connections

[ohnope]

I've enjoyed using an app for iOS that installs a "VPN" which is configured to run a local DNS proxy. It gives you a log of every request on the phone and allows you to block domain wildcards.

It's fascinating to peer into the dark alleys of your iPhone.

[krzbrg → ohnope]

Which app did you use? I’ve done similar things with Charles and Burp Suite.

[ohnope → krzbrg]

It's this one: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/adblock/id691121579

I've got it on my list to play with Charles proxy. I'm curious to peer into a few of the requests if possible. But I've read that, especially with mobile apps, they may use cert pinning which defeats something like Charles.

[walterbell → ohnope]

Adblock? Don't they allow "approved ads"?

[ohnope → walterbell]

It's an unfortunate naming coincidence. The app I linked has no affiliation with that Adblock

[dontbenebby → ohnope]

Is this a VPN or just a dns? Will it play nice with my vpn?