Torgeek
- What is a guard relay?
- Would having more number of relays make Tor more secure with increased anonymity?
- How does Tor relays work?
- How often do Tor exit nodes change?
- What are the three types of relays?
- Why does Tor use 3 relays?
- Is Tor no longer secure?
- How many relays are in a Tor circuit?
- How are Tor nodes selected?
- Is Tor run by the CIA?
- Is it illegal to host a Tor node?
- Can you choose your Tor exit node?
- How are relays classified?
- Why is guard relay used?
- What is the importance of protective relay?
- Can protective relay prevent fault?
- What is K1 and K2 in safety relay?
- How do I know which relay to use?
- What is T1 and T2 in relay?
- What is the best relay order?
- What is the difference between a protective relay and fuse?
What is a guard relay?
A guard relay is the first relay in the chain of 3 relays building a Tor circuit. A middle relay is neither a guard nor an exit, but acts as the second hop between the two. To become a guard, a relay has to be stable and fast (at least 2MByte/s) otherwise it will remain a middle relay.
Would having more number of relays make Tor more secure with increased anonymity?
Just adding more relays (and more relay capacity) doesn't always help. For example, adding more relay capacity in a part of the network that the adversary is already observing can actually *decrease* anonymity, because it increases the fraction the adversary can watch.
How does Tor relays work?
Tor relays are also referred to as "routers" or "nodes." They receive traffic on the Tor network and pass it along. Check out the Tor website for a more detailed explanation of how Tor works. There are three kinds of relays that you can run in order to help the Tor network: middle relays, exit relays, and bridges.
How often do Tor exit nodes change?
ipdata maintains an up-to-date list of the official exit nodes, and combines that with a proprietary list of unofficial Tor IPs. The data is aggregated every 15 minutes and updates every hour, meaning you'll get the most accurate Tor detection possible.
What are the three types of relays?
The three main types of relays are electromechanical, solid-state, and reed.
Why does Tor use 3 relays?
Tor uses only three relays by default because that's the bare minimum you need for safety. You can always use more…at a price. One would be pointless, since whoever operates that node you chose will see everything. Two is dangerous, because the entry and exit nodes would then be directly connected.
Is Tor no longer secure?
Is Tor Browser safe? The Tor Browser is generally considered safe and secure thanks to onion routing protocol that encrypts your data and hides your IP address. But Tor does have some vulnerabilities, and as with any browser, Tor users remain vulnerable to online threats, ranging from malware to phishing scams.
How many relays are in a Tor circuit?
A Tor circuit is made of three relays: The first relay or entry guard. If you configured Tor bridges, one of your bridges is the first relay. The second relay or middle node.
How are Tor nodes selected?
When a Tor client starts up for the first time, it chooses a small, random set of guard nodes. Then, for the next few months, it makes sure that each circuit it constructs uses one of these pre-selected nodes as its guard node. It still chooses new middle and exit nodes for each circuit.
Is Tor run by the CIA?
The Tor Project says that it has always been transparent about its funding sources and that it has no past or present connection to the CIA. "We make free and open source software that's available for anyone to use—and that includes the CIA," says Stephanie Whited, communications director for the Tor Project.
Is it illegal to host a Tor node?
We believe that running a Tor relay, including an exit relay that allows people to anonymously send and receive traffic, is legal under U.S. law. Law enforcement, however, often misunderstands how Tor works and has occasionally attributed illegal traffic on the network as originating from a Tor exit relay.
Can you choose your Tor exit node?
If you want the sites you browse to think you're connecting from a certain location, you can add custom entry and exit nodes to your configuration file.
How are relays classified?
Classification of relay can be mainly into two types: mechanical relays and solid state relays.
Why is guard relay used?
Used in the linefinder circuit to make sure that only one linefinder can be connected to any line circuit when two or more line relays are operated simultaneously.
What is the importance of protective relay?
The purpose of the protection relay is to detect a problem, ideally during its initial stage, and to either eliminate or significantly reduce damage to personnel and/or equipment.
Can protective relay prevent fault?
Protective relaying plays an important role in minimizing the faults and also in minimizing the damage in the event of faults. Figure above shows basic connections of circuit breaker control for the opening operation.
What is K1 and K2 in safety relay?
K1 is typically direct to the e-stop module and K2 is the control contactor; there should be an additional NO before coil K2 from a relay to control motor start. This is an IEC 13849 PLd or PLe circuit if safety rated contactors and other components used.
How do I know which relay to use?
Every relay will have two ratings: AC and DC. You should determine the AC watts and the DC watts, and never exceed these ratings. Example: A 5 Amp Relay is Rated at 24 Volts DC. If you are switching AC Devices, Make Sure the AC Watts of the Device you are Switching DOES NOT Exceed 1,250 when using a 5A Relay.
What is T1 and T2 in relay?
Terminals T1 and T2 are a thermally activated contact on the resistor to indicate an overheat condition of the resistor. The contacts are normally closed and open once the braking resistor temperature reaches 120 degrees Centigrade.
What is the best relay order?
Based on the speed of the runners, the generally accepted strategy used in setting up a four-person relay team is: second-fastest, third-fastest, slowest, then fastest (anchor); however some teams (usually middle school or young high school) use second-fastest, slowest, third-fastest, then the fastest (anchor).
What is the difference between a protective relay and fuse?
Fuses are used to protect the electrical system when something goes wrong, and can isolate the faulted parts from the normal parts. Circuit breakers can control and protect the electrical system, but most need a protective relay to determine if a problem exists and tell the circuit breaker to open.
