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 wantkitteh on Tuesday November 18 2014, @12:12AM
Given that the CIA are happy to aim drone strikes at people based on metadata, I'm sure the NSA et al are having a field day with ours.