[tor-relays] Quantum Insert detection for everyone

[janulrich]

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Thanks for your reply

David Stainton wrote:
> Yes and no. HTTPS/Onion services prevents successful TCP injection 
> attacks when the attacker doesn't know the key material...
> therefore to make this claim about HTTPS in general seems rather
> sketchy given that many CA's have been pwn'ed (and subpoena'ed?) in
> the past.

Haha, you're right! HTTPS key exchange is broke. Always a good laugh,
though.

> TCP injection attacks are not the same as man-in-the-middle
> attacks... but rather are categorized as man-on-the-side. The
> difference is important because MoS is *much* cheaper for these
> various (not just NSA) entities to execute. MoS means you do not
> have to pwn a route endpoint at the site of your TCP injections...
> you can inject from almost anywhere as long as you can win the
> race.
> 
> I will discuss this point in my write up... and I will write a
> section specifically for Tor exit relay operators who are
> interested in using HoneyBadger.

What about the approach of detecting/preventing those attacks at the
user endpoint. Like enforcing HTTPS-connection (HTTPS-Everywhere) and
prohibiting/announcing redirects.
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