In July, Yasha Levine reported on a number of apparent conflicts of interest concerning the Tor project and those who promote it as a means of protecting one's anonymity online. In addition, evidence is presented that Tor users are actively being surveiled by the NSA, including a leaked NSA document noting the opportunity presented by this "critical mass" of targets. A follow up article reveals the hostile response from some Tor advocates.
Recently we saw law enforcement exercise their capability to identify and shutdown sites hidden via Tor.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Monday November 17 2014, @04:47PM
I don't live in the USA so it's better to use Tor than not to if I'm trying to protect myself from my own government.
Too bad it won't work so well for you bunch in the USA.
(Score: 2) by Arik on Monday November 17 2014, @05:10PM
If laughter is the best medicine, who are the best doctors?
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday November 18 2014, @03:07AM