Torgeek
- How does a Tor hidden service work?
- Can police track Tor users?
- Are Tor hidden services secure?
- Is Tor run by the CIA?
- Can the NSA track you on Tor?
- Can you get in trouble for running a Tor node?
- Can you use Tor legally?
- How do I start Tor service on Windows?
- How do I configure Tor settings?
- How to install Tor service in Windows 10?
- How to set up Torrc?
- How do I start Tor service on Windows?
- Does government pay for Tor?
- Can I use Tor without installing?
How does a Tor hidden service work?
Tor hidden service allow users to publish their service without revealing their identity (IP address). Users can connect to this service using rendezvous point without knowing the publisher of service and revealing their identities.
Can police track Tor users?
There is no way to track live, encrypted VPN traffic.
Using the Tor browser could be suspicious to your ISP and, therefore, to the police. However, you're not going to get in trouble just because it looks a bit suspicious.
Are Tor hidden services secure?
Yes. This is different case from communicating with a server on Internet. Because your Tor node can verify the authenticity of the hidden service private key (by using the hash from its . onion name), it is possible to securely encrypt the information end-to-end.
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.
Can the NSA track you on Tor?
The NSA creates "fingerprints" that detect http requests from the Tor network to particular servers. These fingerprints are loaded into NSA database systems like XKeyscore, a bespoke collection and analysis tool which NSA boasts allows its analysts to see "almost everything" a target does on the internet.
Can you get in trouble for running 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 use Tor legally?
Tor is legal in the US. You won't likely get in trouble just because you use the Tor browser. However, Tor is not a lawless domain, so you can't use this browser for illegal activities. If you use Tor for buying drugs or weapons, you are held responsible against the law.
How do I start Tor service on Windows?
Start Command Prompt as Administrator mode by right clicking on the Command Prompt application and select Run as administrator in the start menu. Then start the service with sc start tor .
How do I configure Tor settings?
The Security Settings can be accessed by clicking the Shield icon next to the Tor Browser URL bar. To view and adjust your Security Settings, click the 'Change...' button in the shield menu.
How to install Tor service in Windows 10?
Step 1: Visit the official website using any web browser. Step 2: Click on Download for Windows to download Tor. Step 3: Now looking for the executable file in the downloads folder in your system and open it. Step 4: The next screen is to choose your setup language which you want to choose and click on OK.
How to set up Torrc?
The torrc is in the Tor Browser Data directory at ~/Library/Application Support/TorBrowser-Data/Tor . Note the Library folder is hidden on newer versions of macOS. To navigate to this folder in Finder, select "Go to Folder..." in the "Go" menu. Then type ~/Library/Application Support/ in the window and click Go.
How do I start Tor service on Windows?
Start Command Prompt as Administrator mode by right clicking on the Command Prompt application and select Run as administrator in the start menu. Then start the service with sc start tor .
Does government pay for Tor?
Tor is funded by a number of different sponsors including US federal agencies, private foundations, and individual donors.
Can I use Tor without installing?
The Tor Browser lets you use Tor on Windows, Mac OS X, or Linux without needing to install any software. It can run off a USB flash drive, comes with a pre-configured web browser to protect your anonymity, and is self-contained.
