All Questions
5,795
questions
7
votes
1
answer
234
views
What is the use of the hardcoded server entries in the Tor source code?
I found there are 10 hardcoded entries in the Tor source code. I think these maybe the servers from which tor clients retrieve the list of relays but I need confirmation.
Google doesn't turn up ...
- 173
7
votes
1
answer
2k
views
What are the minimum amount of nodes traffic passes through?
Is there a minimum amount of nodes traffic goes through before reaching it's destination?
To my understanding of Tor, every node increases the effectiveness of the encrypted communication.
- 375
7
votes
2
answers
571
views
What platforms does Tor work on?
I'm looking for a list of the operating systems/architectures Tor runs on while being supported by the Tor Project, and if it can be compiled on other system not directly supported by the Tor Project.
...
- 2,624
7
votes
3
answers
2k
views
What implementations of Tor are there?
I have seen implementations such as the Tor Browser Bundle and a TorChat, based on the Tor network. I was wondering if there were any more of them out there?
user22
7
votes
4
answers
52k
views
Proxy Client: unable to connect ("general SOCKS server failure")
Can someone help me with the following error?? Below is my log and I'm not an expert, so please explain in simple terms!
9/14/2015 18:30:52 PM.100 [NOTICE] DisableNetwork is set. Tor will not make or ...
- 71
7
votes
1
answer
4k
views
Do Tor hidden service directories (HSDirs) see the REAL IP of users who visit .onion sites?
I'm reading here about Tor's 'DNS' resolving mechanisms (for both clearnet and hidden services) .
The mechanism for connecting to a hidden service itself (via a rendezvous point in a 7-hop circuit ...
- 145
7
votes
2
answers
2k
views
Rendezvous Point (RP) & Introduction Point (IP), code question
# grep -n onion_address src/or/rendservice.c
567: oc->rend_data->onion_address);
1373: strlcpy(launched->rend_data->onion_address, service->service_id,
1374: ...
- 141
7
votes
3
answers
5k
views
Cannot persist NoScript settings on TorBrowser 8
NoScript resetting to default after closing Tor Browser
NoScript default is enabling script, object, media, frame, font, webgl, fetch, other!!
I can manually go to extension page and reset to true ...
- 103
7
votes
1
answer
731
views
1000s of hidden services
I run a small web hotel. I would like to give all my customers a
.onion address to access their website - primarily to promote the use
of Tor to my customers.
So in my torrc I put:
HiddenServiceDir /...
- 311
7
votes
2
answers
543
views
Can somebody force my Tor circuits to always start from his "guard node", to access my traffic?
The first node after "my browser" is always the same.
I am worried to see that even when asking for "new identity" or "new circuit", it restarts always by the same IP address in France. I have no ...
- 71
7
votes
2
answers
1k
views
What is the most appropriate kind of hardware to run a Tor relay on?
In the purpose of setting up a Tor relay that makes good use of a fast FTTH connection, what computer will do the job most efficiently at the time of writing, provided the following requirements are ...
- 323
7
votes
2
answers
3k
views
Tor Browser won't launch after torrc file edited for hidden services
I'm a beginner who need a little help. I got stuck while i was trying to setup my hidden service.
I'm on a Mac (EL Capitan) running Windows 7 on Parallels Desktop virtual machine. I have my ...
- 71
7
votes
2
answers
8k
views
Connect directly with Tor Browser (as in, bypass Tor)?
I recently decided to pay for CryptoStorm anonymous VPN as an extra layer to my privacy protection - so that all requests including UDP requests are automatically masked. As I understand it, all ...
- 173
7
votes
2
answers
2k
views
How can I download Tor within China to get over the Great Firewall?
I am trying to download Tor within China to use as VPN. However, I cannot access the Tor download page using the mainstream internet inside of China. I am blocked by the Great Firewall, and recent ...
7
votes
2
answers
876
views
Can Tor nodes know their position in the circuit?
It is documented which node knows what.
I'm wondering if the nodes in the circuit know their own relative position. For normal three relay paths, they certainly can infer their position: the exit ...
John
7
votes
1
answer
2k
views
Suddenly my Tor hidden service isn't available
I created a Tor hidden service (a server binded to localhost port and torrc config'd to use the 127.0.0.1 xxxx) for clients to connect to. It was working great for a month or so, and now no one can ...
- 71
7
votes
1
answer
3k
views
How to install Tor with Meek support on Ubuntu/Debian
Is there any easy way to install and run Tor with meek support on Ubuntu? https://trac.torproject.org/projects/tor/wiki/doc/meek
Beside it is possible to download the bundle archive I'm interested in ...
- 369
7
votes
1
answer
742
views
Socket creation failed -- TBB unable to start Tor
I tried to start Tor in a computer pool and it failed. The PCs were running Windows 7. I downloaded the latest Tor Browser Bundle and executed the start script. Almost immediately a warning appeared ...
- 8,570
7
votes
3
answers
2k
views
How can website fingerprinting be prevented?
Recent research [PDF] has shown that website fingerprinting works with Tor.
Website fingerprinting = Determine what website is visited based on certain characteristics even when encryption is applied....
- 2,624
7
votes
1
answer
301
views
Who can see my bridge's ContactInfo?
I'm guessing that a bridge uploads its ContactInfo to the bridge authority, so there's a point of contact for the Tor project.
Is this information available to any other parties, i.e. users ...
- 467
7
votes
1
answer
5k
views
When using custom keys, what permissions do "/var/lib/tor/hidden_service/" need?
I have generated a custom onion hostname and key using eschalot. Tor will run fine on the default hostname (the one Tor generated itself), but not with my custom domain.
The problem is with the ...
- 205
7
votes
2
answers
4k
views
Port Reachability Test Failed _ detailed info
I am currently connected to Tor Network, according to Vidalia.
When i tried to set up a non-exit relay, i got the following errors:
Server Port Reachability Test Failed - Your relay's server port is ...
- 93
7
votes
2
answers
2k
views
Are Tor Hidden Service Addresses private by default?
If I want to configure a Hidden Service but only for personal use and didn't give out its hostname/.onion address to anyone. Can its address still be crawled/known to any third party?
Summary: If no ...
- 71
7
votes
1
answer
3k
views
Whonix: Avoid changing exit node (external IP address)
I understand Tor tries to protect me by getting me a new IP address every 10 minutes. That, however, makes it hard to use websites where the session cookie is bound to the IP-address: Every 10 minutes ...
- 311
7
votes
1
answer
2k
views
How do I use Tor Browser with Qubes TorVM?
I want to run Tor Browser, without the bundled Tor, using Qubes TorVM. Let's assume I have already got Qubes OS running.
The TorVM documentation states under Future Work: "Create Tor Browser packages ...
- 657
7
votes
1
answer
4k
views
Tor.real and problems restarting Tor
I was surfing and the Tor Browser suddenly closed. Now when I restart it (latest version 5.0.4 Mac) it gives me a screen to Restart Tor and at bottom of page are Quit, Copy Tor Log to Clipboard, and ...
- 81
7
votes
3
answers
6k
views
Programmatically changing Tor circuit
Is it possible to change Tor circuit using Javascript or configuring it to change Tor circuit in a certain interval?
- 171
7
votes
2
answers
2k
views
Will routing Tor through a proxy help avoid cloudflare (and how to do it w/ TBB?)
I've been running into cloudflare issues quite a bit when browsing with Tor and it seems to be becoming more and more of an issue. Sometimes I get captchas, sometimes I don't, but regardless it's ...
- 91
7
votes
3
answers
19k
views
Cannot open Tor Browser using Terminal
I recently extracted tor-browser-linux64-6.0a4_en-US.tar.xz on a mounted drive. And tried to start the browser.
The Browser didn't open due to not recognizing the .desktop file which starts the ...
7
votes
1
answer
404
views
List of attacks that try to trick browser to not use SOCKS/Tor
I've heard it called "disbanding" attacks where the attacker induces a client into not routing a connection over Tor. Basically all of the things that the TBB protects against.
Examples might be ...
- 1,264
7
votes
1
answer
670
views
I cannot log-in, in hangout when using Tor Browser
Normally I log-in my google plus page using the Tor Browser. However, I cannot use hangouts in google plus. It says "please sign in to chat with your friends". I have tried many times to sign in, but ...
- 406
7
votes
1
answer
576
views
Is (provider rotating) DNSCrypt inside Whonix superior privacy-wise to defaulting to Tor exit nodes' DNS?
I use Whonix.
I am interested in making clearnet traffic as private from third parties other than the sites I visit, as possible. This not only includes the NSA, but also third-party DNS providers ...
- 145
7
votes
2
answers
334
views
How can we get more community-operated (non-NSA) Tor relays set up?
One of the greatest threats I can see to the anonymity of the Tor network and its users, is NSA/GCHQ (etc.)-operated Tor nodes.
No matter how state-of-the-art 'good practice' a Tor user adheres to - ...
user1006
7
votes
1
answer
3k
views
CloudFare without Captcha
I am trying to go to a website, namely, fiverr.com
However, Cloudfare blocks me and doesn't give me any chance to go past through the page.
There is NO CAPTCHA for me to see and type.
Any issues?
...
- 171
7
votes
1
answer
39k
views
Can Tor be used with Netflix or Hulu?
I am curious as to how it would work to use Tor for Netflix or Hulu if I have paid subscriptions to both sites.
- 71
7
votes
1
answer
254
views
What is this warning in the Tor log?
My Tor log shows this entry. What does this mean?
Apr 04 16:08:07.000 [warn] Rejecting INTRODUCE1 on non-OR or non-edge circuit 7503.
- 465
7
votes
1
answer
7k
views
Tor not starting: status is active (exited)
I'm starting tor using sudo service tor start. When checking sudo service tor status, it's saying:
$ sudo service tor status
● tor.service - Anonymizing overlay network for TCP (multi-instance-...
- 171
6
votes
11
answers
3k
views
First node always the same! Is that how it's supposed to work?
I'm using Tor-browser-bundle with Vidalia.
Yesterday, just out of curiosity, I clicked on "view the network."
In the "connection" box, I see my circuits. About 5, 6 circuits each with 3 different ...
- 61
6
votes
3
answers
5k
views
Where is the Tor API documentation?
I want to have a program I'm writing interact with the Internet exclusively through Tor. After perusing the Tor project's documentation it appears that they do not specify the API anywhere i.e. how a ...
- 215
6
votes
3
answers
2k
views
How can Tor users and Tor Network protect themselves from an exit node that is actively logging or manipulating exit traffic?
Tor Exit nodes are the last hop in the circuit a Tor client establishes to reach a service in the Internet. Exit nodes handle the actual traffic of the client, either it's encrypted or not.
That ...
- 2,536
6
votes
2
answers
11k
views
How does Tor obfs4 protocol and PTs work?
Could someone explain how have many countries and corporations managed to differentiate tor traffic from normal traffic, and how exactly the obfs4 protocol (Or any other Pluggable transports) help ...
- 163
6
votes
2
answers
2k
views
What's a good RelayBandwidthRate?
I know the minimum required rate is 20KB, and the minimum rate to be considered "fast" is around 100KB, but even the "fast" rate seems incredibly slow to me, compared to the average download speed of ...
- 205
6
votes
3
answers
1k
views
Why isn't there any such option - middle-relay behind NAT?
Why is it still required have two open ports, DirPort and OrPort, for a relay?
Imagine such a situation. A Tor user with unlimited network traffic and with that kind great bandwidth stay behind a NAT ...
- 553
6
votes
1
answer
14k
views
What is the difference between Tor, Tor Browser and torbrowser-launcher?
I often see those three different kind of software and want to know how/if they differ. Can someone explain?
- 8,570
6
votes
3
answers
805
views
Can I use my personal account of facebook, hotmail, gmail in TBB?
I'm in doubt about the use of TBB, because I'm a month without using facebook for reasons of geolocation, I can utilize my TBB through the personal accounts because my registration in social networks ...
- 61
6
votes
1
answer
699
views
What is the best way to reset a .onion address?
I have no particular interest in finding a specific, non-random URL (How do Hidden Services get .onion domains that aren't random?), but would like to reset an onion address for a given hidden ...
- 355
6
votes
3
answers
15k
views
How to use Tor behind a http-only proxy?
A proxy supports only http. No http"s". Connect method not supported.
In other words, a client can only visit http port 80. Anything else is unsupported.
Can Tor be used in such an environment? How?
...
- 2,787
6
votes
3
answers
953
views
Who pays for the network?
There are multiple Tor clients that I used and they seem to connect to the Tor servers. Tor servers seem to show good performance, despite many spammers hide behind the Tor and all communication ...
- 1
6
votes
1
answer
950
views
What is the "TLS write overhead" percentage reported in Tor log entries?
Tor sometimes logs entries similar to this:
Sep 27 03:21:32.000 [notice] TLS write overhead: 13%
What does this line mean? Is there a value where this indicates problems?
- 8,570
6
votes
2
answers
3k
views
Tor is blocked for me now (I'm in turkey) what can I do?
I tried to use the Tor Browser but it doesn't seem to work, I'm in turkey
- 61