Monday, November 28, 2011

Internet Safety Tools: TOR


My last post delved into the definition of a proxy. Well in this post I'm going to show you a VERY powerful tool for those who are more interested in it. This tool is called "TOR" short for "The Onion Router". It's named so for how many "layers" you're concealed behind when using it.

The TOR network is easily explained via their site. But for those who don't want to read another webpage it is simply a giant proxy service supported by those using it. Sounds a little confusing? Well it sort of is. But once someone wraps their head around the idea, the only word that comes to mind is brilliant.