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- What is an entry node?
- What could a malicious Tor middle node do?
- Should I block Tor exit nodes?
- Can you trust Tor exit nodes?
What is an entry node?
The entry node, often called the guard node, is the first node to which your Tor client connects. The entry node is able to see your IP address, however it is unable to see what you are connecting to.
What could a malicious Tor middle node do?
They perform person-in-the-middle attacks on Tor users by manipulating traffic as it flows through their exit relays. They (selectively) remove HTTP-to-HTTPS redirects to gain full access to plain unencrypted HTTP traffic without causing TLS certificate warnings.
Should I block Tor exit nodes?
With the onslaught of cyber-attacks, it is more important than ever before to block TOR (The Onion Router) nodes from communicating with your network. TOR Exit nodes can be used by anonymous attackers from around the globe to launch attacks against networks.
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.
