Timeline for Can I download other software via TBB safely?
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| Dec 18, 2013 at 9:07 | comment | added | Jobiwan | One thing to consider about downloading multiple times using new identity: While it does decrease the probability of an undetected bad/tampered download, it also increases the probability that an observer can tell it was you. This is what guard rotation strategy is supposed to prevent. (I'm not sure whether 'new identity' gives you new exit only or completely new circuits including guards as well, but still..) | |
| Dec 13, 2013 at 10:58 | comment | added | Andrew Lott | Yes, presuming the site even shows the hash (whether you should download software without having a checksum to verify is another subject entirely). | |
| Dec 13, 2013 at 10:26 | comment | added | Jens Kubieziel | It should be sufficient to download the hash several times over different circuits. If the value fits the download probably is correct. If it differs the user should download the software again. | |
| Dec 12, 2013 at 13:50 | history | answered | Andrew Lott | CC BY-SA 3.0 |