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 PinkyGigglebrain on Monday December 22 2014, @08:54PM
Missing info; what country did this apparent seizure take place in?
kind of important to some readers.
"Beware those who would deny you Knowledge, For in their hearts they dream themselves your Master."
(Score: 2) by PinkyGigglebrain on Monday December 22 2014, @08:56PM
My bad. The info was there, in the LAST LINE. So my comment about the summary still holds.
"Beware those who would deny you Knowledge, For in their hearts they dream themselves your Master."
(Score: -1, Flamebait) by Anonymous Coward on Monday December 22 2014, @09:06PM
I guess it's hard for SN editors to cater for the ADHD sufferers. Did you try Ritalin?