November 28, 2024 at 11:51AM The Tor Project urgently seeks volunteers from the privacy community to deploy 200 new WebTunnel bridges by year-end, aiming to combat government censorship. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Subject Matter**: The Tor Project is addressing issues of government censorship. 2. **Call to Action**: There is an urgent request for volunteers from the … Read more
September 27, 2024 at 08:03AM The Tor Project announced a merger with security-focused OS Tails, aiming to protect high-risk users like journalists and activists. Discussions for the merger began in 2023 when Tails sought a new structure. Tails to focus on OS maintenance while benefiting from Tor’s operational framework. The merger aims to enhance network … Read more
September 26, 2024 at 02:04PM The Tor Project and Tails OS are merging operations to strengthen efforts in providing a free and secure internet, protecting users from surveillance and censorship. The collaboration aims to improve digital security tools and expand outreach. Integrating Tails with Tor will enhance solidarity in defending internet freedom and streamline operational … Read more
September 20, 2024 at 06:48AM German law enforcement has reportedly deanonymized a user within the Tor anonymity network, leading to the identification and imprisonment of a suspect involved in illegal activities. Security experts confirm the method’s effectiveness, sparking concerns about potential abuse by authoritarian regimes. The Tor Project aims to address vulnerabilities and assure users … Read more
September 19, 2024 at 03:22PM The Tor Project assures users of network safety amid law enforcement efforts to unmask users using timing attacks. They emphasize protections in place for users of the latest tools but acknowledge the challenges posed by centralized network servers. The organization is frustrated by the lack of court documents but has … Read more
June 21, 2024 at 10:30AM Tor Browser 13.5 has been released, focusing on usability enhancements for Android and desktop versions. The updates include improved bridge management, redesigned letterboxing, and simplified onion site error messages for desktop. For Android, the release introduces a new connection experience and relocates Tor logs, aiming to bridge the feature gap … Read more
March 12, 2024 at 12:52PM The Tor Project introduced WebTunnel, a new bridge type to help bypass censorship targeting the Tor network. WebTunnel hides connections by blending them with HTTPS-encrypted web traffic. Users can manually add the bridge addresses to Tor Browser for desktop and Android. It’s available for trial deployment and more testers are … Read more
November 21, 2023 at 08:39AM The Tor Project has removed relays connected to a for-profit scheme involving cryptocurrency tokens, citing potential harm to the network’s integrity and users. The project engaged with relay operators and found that the scheme was not beneficial. The cryptocurrency in question, likely ATOR, experienced a drop in value after the … Read more
November 20, 2023 at 08:10PM The Tor Project removed multiple network relays that posed a threat to user safety and security. Some relay operators were involved in a for-profit cryptocurrency scheme, which goes against the principles of the community. Removing the relays sparked discussions about relay policies and the risks of centralization. The specific details … Read more