Anyone can download and access Tor nodes—which means, anyone could potentially discover the node you’re using to access the Tor browser. But a Tor bridge is an entry point to the Tor network that is not listed publicly, making them more difficult for online users to identify.
How Can I Access the Dark Web? The dark web can be accessed through the onion router, or Tor, which is a network that routes your internet traffic through a series of proxy servers, adding a layer of encryption each time. You may be wondering how to access this network. Fortunately,...
The Justice Department announced last month that Operation DisrupTor, an internationally coordinated effort to dismantle criminal activity on the dark web, had arrested 179 individuals involved in opioid trafficking. This successful operation, following many other high-profile dark web takedowns, is causing turmoil among the online drug trafficking community.
The Tor browser is not impenetrable, nor is it as secure as many presume. It does provide access to hidden service sites, thereby making it a conduit to the dark web.
There is a great deal of misinformation regarding the dark web, and it can seem very complicated to log on and navigate. This isn’t necessarily true, but there are precautions you must take in order to browse safely. Getting on the dark web can be risky, but can also be...
Listen to full podcast discussing how to use the Tor browser to access dark web sites while protecting you identity, organization, and mission.
