I think it's a bigger issue that people use ToR with the same system they browse the internet, leaving behind fingerprints that can ID them when they use it on ToR.
I believe it was one known node, but who knows if that's even the case anymore. Personally, I wouldn't do anything illegal on Tor to begin with so it's ultimately just a layer of security and a bit of enthusiast level fun.
I haven't been on any Tor adventures for the last 10 or so years though so things may have changed.
People should always remember that the core principles and code came from the U.S. Naval Research Lab, though the Tor Project is not officially affiliated in any capacity to the best of my limited knowledge -- does not mean there aren't unofficial affiliations.
So are VPN's useless guys?
They are only good for hiding yourself from advertisers and every day stuff. Use Tor if you're serious about privacy.
It's essentially been proven that enough nodes on Tor are compromised that you can be tracked on it too.
I think it's a bigger issue that people use ToR with the same system they browse the internet, leaving behind fingerprints that can ID them when they use it on ToR.
I believe it was one known node, but who knows if that's even the case anymore. Personally, I wouldn't do anything illegal on Tor to begin with so it's ultimately just a layer of security and a bit of enthusiast level fun.
I haven't been on any Tor adventures for the last 10 or so years though so things may have changed.
People should always remember that the core principles and code came from the U.S. Naval Research Lab, though the Tor Project is not officially affiliated in any capacity to the best of my limited knowledge -- does not mean there aren't unofficial affiliations.
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