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Tor Downloads/ Anonymity
I had a question regarding Downloading files Using the Tor software . Lets say you are a journalist and you were on some website on TOR (like a .onion) and you needed to download standard MP4/ PNG/ ...
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Why Do I always get Iran's ip?
I'm using tor in Iran .
My question is why do i always get Iran exit nodes even after configure the torrc file to use strict exit nodes?
my torrc exitnodes config:
ExitNodes {nl} StrictNodes 1
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Does using Tor via Whonix protects privacy over public Wifi
I read that to be able to browse anonymously, using only Tor is not sufficient: Your ISP can see that you are on Tor but he cannot see what pages you are visiting because of onion routing.
On the ...
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Reading Wikipedia through Tor : will my life be safer this way?
When reading Wikipedia, which benefits arise of doing it through Tor versus doing it by the common default web way?
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Does clicking on "new circuit for this site" too often risk deanonymization?
I have a (probably stupid) quirk/OCB: When I want my traffic to a website to be particularly hard to backtrace, I click dozens of times on the new circuit for this site button (sometimes for >15 ...
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What precautions should I take if I want to use Tor to hide my traffic from my University?
I am student at university and use university internet. I am interested in using Tor to prevent my university from seeing what sites I visit and what I am doing on those sites. As I understand it now, ...
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Using a bridge even if Tor isn't blocked
By using a good bridge, it is more difficult for your ISP to detect that you are using Tor which can slightly improve your anonymity. I know it can slow down your connection speed, but with the ...
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Why does the Tor browser come with DuckDuckGo (normal) as the default search engine and not DuckDuckGo onion?
After installing the Tor browser, the user's default search engine is https://duckduckgo.com. However, it make more sense for the user to search with DuckDuckGo's onion service. This way all the ...
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Why does having a second non-Tor browser open compromise your anonymity on Tor?
Using Tor by itself gives anonymity, but I heard that you must avoid opening a clearnet web browser at the same time as Tor otherwise it can leak your identity.
Why and how does the second browser ...
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Q & A: How do Firefox addons remove your privacy and anonymity while using the Tor browser?
I know not to install Firefox addons or plugins as it can compromise your privacy as stated by the Tor project. But what are the specific ways these addons can remove your anonymity and how can users ...
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What's so bad about using Tor from home?
If Tor browser anonymizes our IP address, why go to extra lengths to not use Tor from home?
What added benefit does going to a public wi-fi hotspot even provide a Tor user?
Does it simply defend ...
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How to be more anonymous and safe on Tor
Is it possible to more anonymous and on Tor than this setup and browsing method:
Using Tails OS from USB which stores no data on hard drive
Using Tor browser on safest mode
Always automatically ...
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How does JavaScript interfere with Tor browser anonymity?
Heard that JavaScript interferes with Tor when browsing the internet causing a breach in its security wall, having the effect of a hole in the ozone layer. Why is this? How does this breach work ...
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Does Tor Browser get a unique fingerprint with JavaScript, even if HTML5 Canvas data is blocked (amiunique.org)?
Tor Browser settings
Security slider is on "Safest"
JavaScript is enabled (otherwise no Canvas fingerprint possible by site)
"Extract Canvas Data" is blocked:
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Tor without Tails or VPN
How easy is it for the ISP or other party to see online movement of someone using the Tor browser without the Tails OS, as well as without a VPN?
From what's written Tor doesn't automatically come ...
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Is there a way a website can identify me when connected to it via Orbot?
When using Orbot and not coupled with Tor browser, but rather through Google Chrome or Firefox, can a website I visit de-anonymize me? Particularly know anything about my location, IP, service ...
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I want to hear opinions about the chain: VPN1==>TOR==>VPN2==>TOR (using Kodachi Linux with USB + Kodachi Linux with Virtualbox)
I would like to hear your opinion about this connection chain, what can you say anonymously and whether it is secure.
Boot Linux Kodachi in Live mode from USB
Turn on a reliable VPN1
After that I ...
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Why does the TOR browser bundle disclose my location
All sites visited using the TOR browser bundle correctly identify the country from where I'm accessing the internet. Why is that and how can I prevent this?
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Tor vs Brave - which is technically more effective to hinder user tracking - fingerprint generalization or randomization?
TOR's method to countering fingerprinting is to make as many users "appear the same" as possible, let us call this to "generalize". While Brave tries to randomize all fingerprints of each and every ...
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Increase max allowable delay
1 attack is timing correlation attack. How can I increase the max allowable delay for requests between my computer, guard nodes, exit nodes, website?
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How can I create my own Tor alternative?
I'm not technically competent, but I was wondering how I could create my own Tor alternative using Visual Studio, Notepad++ or any other coding software and perhaps some links to the type of scripts I'...
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Has Tor Browser stopped displaying circuits?
I started using Tor v4 most intrigued by the display of the circuit path it followed, 4 nodes from at least 2 countries and usually 3 or 4.
Now at v9 I don't see it anymore. Has display of the ...
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Add-ons on Tor Browser - what if it was universal?
I have read many times that you shouldn't use additional add-ons on Tor Browser because it makes your browser easier to identify (more susceptible to fingerprinting).
But what if every Tor Browser ...
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How did the FBI find the IP address of the Freedom Hosting servers?
The FBI took over the Freedom Hosting servers, which were located in France, and arrested the guy (Eric Eoin Marques) running Freedom Hosting. They then proceed to serve malware to anyone who ...
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Can the Tor Project prove that they haven't been served with FISA warrants? If so, how?
I understand that asking directly if they've been served with FISA warrants would get a 'No' since these warrants come with a gag order. So:
Can the Tor Project (or anyone) prove that they haven't ...
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Can I Create A Local Area Network Using TOR?
I've been using tor for quite a while now and I want to create a private ip network/lan but want it to be secure. I will try to explain this as best as I can.
Basically what I want to do is build a ...
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How can b-ok.cc website track my number of books downloaded even after using TOR browser?
There is this website https://b-ok.cc/s/ I was using to download some book I needed. This website has a daily limit of 5 book downlods per day and it does this by tracking the IP I was using. So I ...
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Reset to default browser size
I accidentally resized tor browser.
How to change back to default size without restart?
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Is tor browser and anon surf both the same?
I am very new to using proxy chains, and since I was worried about messing up while setting up a proper proxy chain I have been using tor browser. Is using tor browser same as using proxy chain using ...
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How Can I Stop Extension Fingerprinting in Tor?
Since using many extensions (browser addons) in tor can increase your browser fingerprint, is there a way to stop this?
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Track Tor circuit via ISP logs
I have some question about the very basics of tor, as this keeps bugging me now for some time:
As far as I know every tor node is only aware of the ip address of the following node. For example the ...
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How often should i click on "Create new identity"?
I know that this is to clear cache, cookies, DNS and also other things that i don't know.
I want to know when should i "Create new identity".
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How to run the tor browser through a second proxy after Tor?
My arch-nemesis, Akamai, is interfering with my ability to live my daily life.
I'd like to use Tor Browser to connect to a website that blocks Tor IP addresses by using an open proxy after Tor. It ...
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Is Tor network traceable
I am curious how I can rely on Tor network in terms of traceability.
I am looking for really professional who can say if my Tor communication is secure, if a Tor exit node is detectable or traceable....
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How dangerous is to allow Google javascript?
I know it's dangerous to allow javascript on some website. But very often if you want to register on a website you need to type captcha. If you want to see captcha you need to allow javascript from ...
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How this website see Real location?
The website xvideos.com see your real location ( in left top side the icon of your real locations it's showed ) even with Safest Security Level
Why ?
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Using Telegram Web inside Tor Browser: Log-in attempts fail several times?
When trying to log-in to my Telegram account on web.telegram.org I get requested to insert my phone number as usual. The next step would be insertion of a log-in authentification code that I receive ...
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Best set-up to navigate the dark web anonymously
OK so I'm fairly new but a very fast learner and I investigate everything before I jump and do something. So my questions is this:
What's the best set-up?
I have a Mac and was thinking of just ...
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Tor is not loading onion sites? Why is this happening?
When I try to open up an onion site, it says forbidden. I've looked at some sites for this question and it says you have to change your time zone. But what timezone? There's so many to choose from lol....
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Is the default low security level dangerous? [duplicate]
The default level is set to low which ensures compatibility with most sites and technology but is it dangerous for security and/or for anonymity?
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How does Hacker News remember my login between windows when I'm using Tor Browser?
Somehow Hacker News (and maybe other sites) remembers my login despite my closing the windows and changing Tor routes. How? Here's what I do:
Start Tor Browser 7.0.2; open some websites in tabs.
Go ...
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Does it matter when you connect to TOR?
Does it matter when you connect to TOR Network ? 2 cases:
1. You connect to TOR after 10 minutes after you connect to your real facebook/bank/email account. Is it harmfull to connect to TOR as like ...
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How to send Tor traffic through ssh tunnel?
I want to use TOR in such way:
Tor Browser --> local Socks5 proxy --> VPS (connection through ssh
tunnel) --> Tor Network --> Internet
Questions:
How to setup such a connection?
Will my ISP ...
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How is a site tracing my location on tor?
On walmart.ca, my location data shows up.
I'm using the latest version of TBB 6.5.2 on MacOS Sierra 10.12.4. I am not signed in and it happens during a new start of Tor. The browser is on medium ...
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What are the possible things that we can do using tor browser that we cannot do with other browsers?
I heard that tor browser uses the anonymous feature while browsing. I need to know about it in detail. What is tor or why it is used. I searched for this in the internet but few blogs scares me. So ...
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Kronymous 0.2.8 is working with Chrome 59.0.3071.9 (official Build) dev (at 64 bit)?
According with this post,kronymous 0.2.8 seems to work with the the Developer Channel 58.0.3029.31 (Official Build) dev (32-bit),so I have tried to check if it was true. I have installed Chrome 59.0....
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How can Youtube see my viewing history through different circuits?
I watch a few videos on Youtube using TB, all about the same or very similar topic. Let's say "topic x".
Then I open a new window in TB, which then will use a different circuit for sites I'm visiting ...
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New Identity vs Reopening Browser
Is there a difference (in terms of anonymity) between pressing "New Identity" and closing then reopening Tor Browser?
Pressing the "New Identity" button takes < 1 second before being ready whereas ...
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Isn't funding of TOR a suspicious?
I have read on this stack that TOR is funded in major by USA government.
Same government which we may read and watch incredibly untrustful operation about. Is that reliable source of funding.
Is ...
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Internet censored (Kazakhstan)
I downloaded tor browser then all its folder to connect local proxy settings SERVIR for internet access questions had no answers' cause I don `t know the ip address and port, and proxy type. In short ...
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