Tor News

Anonymous Deliveries: Canada Introduces Blockchain, Tor-Based Delivery System

JUL 18, 2017 | Joseph Young

If this kind of delivery systems sees success in the future, it could lead to a major adoption of Blockchain technology by leading service providers including A...

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Russia Considers Ban On Tor, VPN Networks

JUN 09, 2017 | William Suberg

VPNs and Tor could come under new legislation in Russia banning them if they do not block sites at the government’s request.

11894 | 5

Tor Users Expotential Rise in UAE Suggests Increased Global Lack of Privacy

FEB 02, 2017 | Iyke Aru

United Arab Emirates surpassed Russia in using Tor, the number of users is growing exponentially in a matter of days.

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5 Tools That May Replace Tor As Crackdown on Encryption Nears

SEP 06, 2016 | Joël Valenzuela

Tor, the (in)famous encrypted web browser, may not be strong enough to resist the next generation’s attacks on encryption. What will the next generation of encr...

202 | 6

Tor

AUG 25, 2016 | Joël Valenzuela

After dealing with a series of scandals, the Tor Project has implemented a “social contract” to improve member conduct.

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Risky Business: Tor Project Reorganizes After Sexual Misconduct Scandal

AUG 07, 2016 | Joël Valenzuela

The Tor Project has completely restructured following a sexual abuse scandal that caused one of its top developers to resign.

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Linux User? The US Government May Classify You an Extremist

JUL 14, 2016 | Joël Valenzuela

Want privacy online? Are you a Linux enthusiast? The NSA may have already classified you as an extremist.

81 | 1

Tor Developer Flees US to Avoid FBI

MAY 23, 2016 | Joël Valenzuela

Tor developer Isis Agora Lovecruft has fled the US after being visited by the FBI special agents, in search of her assistance in a criminal hacking investigatio...

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AUG 26 DIGEST: Big Mining Pools Oppose Bitcoin XT Fork; Tor Vulnerability Suspends BTC Black Market Operations

AUG 26, 2015 | Aaron van Wirdum

A significant chunk of mining pools has taken a fierce stand against Bitcoin XT; the largest currently operating bitcoin black market has decided to halt operat...

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Bitcoin XT Fork Can 'Blacklist' Tor Exits, May Reveal Users’ IP Addresses

AUG 20, 2015 | Juan S. Galt

Bitcoin XT, the intentional fork that has been shaking up the bitcoin price, includes code branded as a hardcoded “blacklist” by critics.

6

Hornet: High-Speed Protocol for a Fully-Encrypted & Anonymous Internet

JUL 29, 2015 | Evander Smart

The problem of spying in Internet is about to be solved due to Hornet.

9

United States Military Seeks Bitcoin Tipping Bounties

JUL 19, 2015 | Brian Cohen

United States military is considering using Bitcoin tipping as a platform for providing bounties in combat and terrorist hot zones.

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Leaked Emails Suggest FBI Used Hacking Team Software to Identify Tor User

JUL 16, 2015 | Aaron van Wirdum

Motherboard has pieced together that the FBI likely used Hacking Team software to de-anonymize a user of the anonymizing Tor software.

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Bitcoin Core Developers Release Newest Version: 0.11.0

JUL 14, 2015 | Aaron van Wirdum

Bitcoin 0.11.0 includes several improvements over older versions, making the software easier to use and better adapted to current network needs.

2

Coinkite Announces TOR-enabled ‘Bitcoin Pay Button’

JUN 30, 2015 | Walid Dib

Coinkite announces a new kind of "Bitcoin Payment Button" that lets anyone accept bitcoin as payment for products or services.

3

Russia Considers Ban On Tor, VPN Networks

JUN 09, 2017 | William Suberg

VPNs and Tor could come under new legislation in Russia banning them if they do not block sites at the government’s request.

11894 | 5

Anonymous Deliveries: Canada Introduces Blockchain, Tor-Based Delivery System

JUL 18, 2017 | Joseph Young

If this kind of delivery systems sees success in the future, it could lead to a major adoption of Blockchain technology by leading service providers including A...

10142

Tor Users Expotential Rise in UAE Suggests Increased Global Lack of Privacy

FEB 02, 2017 | Iyke Aru

United Arab Emirates surpassed Russia in using Tor, the number of users is growing exponentially in a matter of days.

217

5 Tools That May Replace Tor As Crackdown on Encryption Nears

SEP 06, 2016 | Joël Valenzuela

Tor, the (in)famous encrypted web browser, may not be strong enough to resist the next generation’s attacks on encryption. What will the next generation of encr...

202 | 6

Linux User? The US Government May Classify You an Extremist

JUL 14, 2016 | Joël Valenzuela

Want privacy online? Are you a Linux enthusiast? The NSA may have already classified you as an extremist.

81 | 1

Tor Developer Flees US to Avoid FBI

MAY 23, 2016 | Joël Valenzuela

Tor developer Isis Agora Lovecruft has fled the US after being visited by the FBI special agents, in search of her assistance in a criminal hacking investigatio...

52

Tor

AUG 25, 2016 | Joël Valenzuela

After dealing with a series of scandals, the Tor Project has implemented a “social contract” to improve member conduct.

31

Risky Business: Tor Project Reorganizes After Sexual Misconduct Scandal

AUG 07, 2016 | Joël Valenzuela

The Tor Project has completely restructured following a sexual abuse scandal that caused one of its top developers to resign.

13 | 3

Hornet: High-Speed Protocol for a Fully-Encrypted & Anonymous Internet

JUL 29, 2015 | Evander Smart

The problem of spying in Internet is about to be solved due to Hornet.

9

Bitcoin XT Fork Can 'Blacklist' Tor Exits, May Reveal Users’ IP Addresses

AUG 20, 2015 | Juan S. Galt

Bitcoin XT, the intentional fork that has been shaking up the bitcoin price, includes code branded as a hardcoded “blacklist” by critics.

6

Coinkite Announces TOR-enabled ‘Bitcoin Pay Button’

JUN 30, 2015 | Walid Dib

Coinkite announces a new kind of "Bitcoin Payment Button" that lets anyone accept bitcoin as payment for products or services.

3

Bitcoin Core Developers Release Newest Version: 0.11.0

JUL 14, 2015 | Aaron van Wirdum

Bitcoin 0.11.0 includes several improvements over older versions, making the software easier to use and better adapted to current network needs.

2

United States Military Seeks Bitcoin Tipping Bounties

JUL 19, 2015 | Brian Cohen

United States military is considering using Bitcoin tipping as a platform for providing bounties in combat and terrorist hot zones.

1

Leaked Emails Suggest FBI Used Hacking Team Software to Identify Tor User

JUL 16, 2015 | Aaron van Wirdum

Motherboard has pieced together that the FBI likely used Hacking Team software to de-anonymize a user of the anonymizing Tor software.

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AUG 26 DIGEST: Big Mining Pools Oppose Bitcoin XT Fork; Tor Vulnerability Suspends BTC Black Market Operations

AUG 26, 2015 | Aaron van Wirdum

A significant chunk of mining pools has taken a fierce stand against Bitcoin XT; the largest currently operating bitcoin black market has decided to halt operat...

–

5 Tools That May Replace Tor As Crackdown on Encryption Nears

SEP 06, 2016 | Joël Valenzuela

Tor, the (in)famous encrypted web browser, may not be strong enough to resist the next generation’s attacks on encryption. What will the next generation of encr...

202 | 6

Russia Considers Ban On Tor, VPN Networks

JUN 09, 2017 | William Suberg

VPNs and Tor could come under new legislation in Russia banning them if they do not block sites at the government’s request.

11894 | 5

Risky Business: Tor Project Reorganizes After Sexual Misconduct Scandal

AUG 07, 2016 | Joël Valenzuela

The Tor Project has completely restructured following a sexual abuse scandal that caused one of its top developers to resign.

13 | 3

Linux User? The US Government May Classify You an Extremist

JUL 14, 2016 | Joël Valenzuela

Want privacy online? Are you a Linux enthusiast? The NSA may have already classified you as an extremist.

81 | 1

Coinkite Announces TOR-enabled ‘Bitcoin Pay Button’

JUN 30, 2015 | Walid Dib

Coinkite announces a new kind of "Bitcoin Payment Button" that lets anyone accept bitcoin as payment for products or services.

3

Bitcoin Core Developers Release Newest Version: 0.11.0

JUL 14, 2015 | Aaron van Wirdum

Bitcoin 0.11.0 includes several improvements over older versions, making the software easier to use and better adapted to current network needs.

2

Leaked Emails Suggest FBI Used Hacking Team Software to Identify Tor User

JUL 16, 2015 | Aaron van Wirdum

Motherboard has pieced together that the FBI likely used Hacking Team software to de-anonymize a user of the anonymizing Tor software.

–

United States Military Seeks Bitcoin Tipping Bounties

JUL 19, 2015 | Brian Cohen

United States military is considering using Bitcoin tipping as a platform for providing bounties in combat and terrorist hot zones.

1

Hornet: High-Speed Protocol for a Fully-Encrypted & Anonymous Internet

JUL 29, 2015 | Evander Smart

The problem of spying in Internet is about to be solved due to Hornet.

9

Bitcoin XT Fork Can 'Blacklist' Tor Exits, May Reveal Users’ IP Addresses

AUG 20, 2015 | Juan S. Galt

Bitcoin XT, the intentional fork that has been shaking up the bitcoin price, includes code branded as a hardcoded “blacklist” by critics.

6

AUG 26 DIGEST: Big Mining Pools Oppose Bitcoin XT Fork; Tor Vulnerability Suspends BTC Black Market Operations

AUG 26, 2015 | Aaron van Wirdum

A significant chunk of mining pools has taken a fierce stand against Bitcoin XT; the largest currently operating bitcoin black market has decided to halt operat...

–

Tor Developer Flees US to Avoid FBI

MAY 23, 2016 | Joël Valenzuela

Tor developer Isis Agora Lovecruft has fled the US after being visited by the FBI special agents, in search of her assistance in a criminal hacking investigatio...

52

Tor

AUG 25, 2016 | Joël Valenzuela

After dealing with a series of scandals, the Tor Project has implemented a “social contract” to improve member conduct.

31

Tor Users Expotential Rise in UAE Suggests Increased Global Lack of Privacy

FEB 02, 2017 | Iyke Aru

United Arab Emirates surpassed Russia in using Tor, the number of users is growing exponentially in a matter of days.

217

Anonymous Deliveries: Canada Introduces Blockchain, Tor-Based Delivery System

JUL 18, 2017 | Joseph Young

If this kind of delivery systems sees success in the future, it could lead to a major adoption of Blockchain technology by leading service providers including A...

10142