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: 2) by novak on Monday November 17 2014, @10:06PM
I'd chip in some BTC at least. I hear they're considering a croudfunding campaign to upgrade hidden services as well.
http://www.dailydot.com/technology/tor-crowdfunding-hidden-services/ [dailydot.com]
novak
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday November 18 2014, @04:04PM
gREAT question and answer.
Maybe we can crowd fund an internet security review site.
But then who is going to pay for the review of the review and so on.