#34025: Orbot connects directly to raw.githubusercontent.com on startup -------------------------+------------------------------------ Reporter: cypherpunks | Owner: n8fr8 Type: defect | Status: new Priority: Medium | Component: Applications/Orbot Version: | Severity: Normal Keywords: | Actual Points: Parent ID: | Points: Reviewer: | Sponsor: -------------------------+------------------------------------ While leak testing Orbot, I noticed that it creates a connection to raw.githubusercontent.org
https://github.com/guardianproject/orbot/blob/master/app/src/main/java/org/torproject/android/OrbotApp.java#L42 I dont know why this is even necessary as the app store updaters already provide a notification, this doesn't seem to have ever actually notified me about an update, but it sure does let M$ know who all the orbot users might be. Maybe if it's really necessary it could make the connection over... tor? -- Ticket URL: <https://trac.torproject.org/projects/tor/ticket/34025> Tor Bug Tracker & Wiki <https://trac.torproject.org/> The Tor Project: anonymity online
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