How can the Exit Node be trusted?

1. Can you trust Tor exit nodes?
2. How does Tor exit node work?
3. What is an exit node?
4. What can an exit node see?

Can you trust Tor exit nodes?

Your traffic must go through an "exit node." An exit node is a special type of Tor node that passes your internet traffic back along to the clearnet. While the majority of Tor exit nodes are fine, some present a problem. Your internet traffic is vulnerable to snooping from an exit node.

How does Tor exit node work?

Tor exit nodes: A Tor exit node is the last Tor node that traffic passes through in the Tor network before exiting onto the internet. Tor guard nodes: A Tor guard node is the point of entry into the Tor network.

What is an exit node?

The exit node feature lets you route all non-Tailscale internet traffic through a specific device on your network. The device routing your traffic is called an “exit node.”

What can an exit node see?

Tor exit nodes can also monitor traffic that passes through them. This means traffic which is not encrypted, such as plain HTTP traffic, can be recorded and monitored. If such traffic contains personally identifiable information, then it can deanonymize you to that exit node.