Shadowsocks is an open-source and secure proxy tool used to bypass internet censorship. It works by creating an encrypted tunnel between two computers, allowing users to privately access websites and online services that would otherwise be blocked. The encryption is based on the Shadowsocks protocol, which uses secure encryption algorithms such as AES-256 and ChaCha20. Additionally, Shadowsocks offers a wide range of features, such as port forwarding, traffic obfuscation, and support for multiple operating systems. It can be used for both personal and commercial applications and is compatible with Windows, Mac OS X, iOS, Android, and Linux. With its ability to bypass censorship, Shadowsocks is a powerful tool for those wishing to access blocked websites and online services.
Warning This application is suspected of malicious behavior, although these allegations are in dispute. The software allegedly connects to financial institution and government websites, and uses the PC for attacks against them. It disables SSL certificate checks and allows man-in-the-middle attacks to steal authentication credentials. It hooks into the browser and uses suspicious compression to hide parts of the program.