
The Lockdown - Practical Privacy & Security 008 - Anonymity with TOR, Data Removals, and Mozilla Monitor
Feb 16, 2024
Topics discussed in this episode include the risks of using TOR over a VPN, data removal from people search sites, importance of credit freezing and revocable living trust, and introduction to Mozilla Monitor for data removal. Also mentioned are strategies for maintaining anonymity in legal matters and updates on the Complete pfSense Setup Guide.
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Tor Network Anonymity
- Tor uses layered encryption, routing traffic through entry, middle, and exit nodes.
- Each node decrypts only one layer, obscuring both origin and destination.
VPN Before Tor
- Use a VPN before connecting to Tor for added privacy from your ISP.
- The VPN hides your IP address from websites and the Tor entry node.
Mr. Robot and Tor
- In Mr. Robot, Elliot says controlling the exit node means controlling the data.
- This is partially true, but it doesn't reveal the user's IP address.
