Tor: From Military Project to Privacy Lifeline
2025-08-09
This article unveils the secret history of Tor, tracing its evolution from a U.S. Navy research project into a crucial tool for digital freedom. Tor employs onion routing, encrypting and bouncing traffic through a global network of servers to shield user anonymity. While often associated with the dark web, Tor also serves as a vital lifeline for journalists, activists, and citizens in authoritarian regimes. The article explores Tor's origins, design philosophy, and its complex relationship between privacy and security, emphasizing the importance of robust privacy-preserving technologies in upholding digital freedom and resisting government surveillance.
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