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Shortly after a warning was posted on the Tor blog of potential attempts to disrupt the network, a node operator has reported that several servers running exit nodes were seized in an apparent government raid.
It is unclear whether the recent seizure has any relation to the warning posted on the Tor blog. The operator of the nodes recommends not to use any of his mirrors or relays until he has investigated and provides a signed message verifying their safety.
..and from another source...
Santa's elves seem to be busy this holiday season. A few days ago, the TOR project blog warned of upcoming attacks against the network, specifically that certain servers (directory authorities) crucial to the security of the TOR network's operations would be seized. Tonight, there are reports of exit nodes being compromised by opponents with physical access to a USB port. The servers in question seem to be on Dutch soil.
http://article.gmane.org/gmane.network.tor.user/34619
(Score: 2) by hemocyanin on Monday December 22 2014, @07:41PM
The answer to this question depends on the maximum sentence you could receive for expressing an unpopular opinion. If the punishment is summary execution, then by all means, barricade yourself in a good shooting position for when the evil troopers show up and take out as many as you can before they get you. Consider it public service.
If the punishment is execution after trial, or a sentence equivalent to life or a substantial fraction of it, take into consideration whether the trial system is actually fair, and even if fair, that the trier of fact (judge or jury) does a better job than chance. People tend to put a lot of faith in juries, but unless the case is brain dead obvious one way or the other, a trial is just a very expensive way to role dice. Depending on the analysis here, it may well make sense to take up a shooting position.
If the punishment is a stern scolding by some official, shooting is beyond stupid. Look for some other way to change the system.