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Virtual private networks, proxy servers and Tor all mask your public IP address differently. Here’s how to choose the right tool for your privacy needs. Sam Dawson is a cybersecurity expert and VPN ...

To the point: Tor Browser is a privacy-focused web browser that routes traffic through a global network of volunteer servers and blocks trackers to protect users from surveillance and location ...

What happens when the very tools we trust to safeguard our privacy begin to erode that trust? The Tor Project, long heralded as a champion of online anonymity, has sparked outrage among its users ...

The Tor network and VPNs both promise to boost your online anonymity—but that’s pretty much where the similarities end. I break down what each one does and how they compare to help you figure out ...

In September 2024, the Germany’s federal criminal police (BKA) and the public prosecutor’s office in Frankfurt, Germany were able to report a success: The suspected operators of the darknet platform ...

A video released by Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Force appears to show one of its units destroying a Russian Tor M2 anti-aircraft missile system on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia front. It shows night-vision ...

In an era where online privacy is increasingly under threat, users are turning to robust tools to protect their personal data and browsing activities. Two prominent names in the realm of online ...

German authorities used a timing attack to reveal a darknet admin’s identity, but Tor claims that the suspected attack vector is outdated. New theories have emerged about how German authorities ...

Opening Onion links without the Tor Browser can be challenging. There are not too many options available to route your internet traffic through the Tor network, and the available options are often ...

The Tor Project is merging operations with Tails, a portable Linux-based operating system focused on preserving user privacy and anonymity. Tails will be incorporated “into the Tor Project’s structure ...

Tor Uncovered: Tor is an overlay network designed to provide a fully anonymous way to browse the web and exchange messages or data over the internet. The "darknet" is supposed to be free from ...