Security News

New Tor Oniux tool anonymizes any Linux app's network traffic
2025-05-15 15:20

Tor has announced Oniux, a new command-line tool for routing any Linux application securely through the Tor network for anonymized network connections. [...]

Product showcase: Go beyond VPNs and Tor with NymVPN
2025-05-13 13:00

If you care about online privacy, you probably already know: Centralized VPNs and even Tor aren’t enough anymore. Traditional VPNs require you to trust a single company with your internet...

Critical Firefox, Tor Browser sandbox escape flaw fixed (CVE-2025-2857)
2025-03-28 10:57

Google’s fixing of CVE-2025-2783, a Chrome zero-day vulnerability exploited by state-sponsored attackers, has spurred Firefox developers to check whether the browser might have a similar flaw –...

OTF, which backs Tor, Let's Encrypt and more, sues to save its funding from Trump cuts
2025-03-25 00:46

Kari, OK, we'll see you in court An organization that bankrolls various internet security projects has asked a Washington DC court to prevent the Trump administration from cancelling its federal...

Europeans targeted with new Tor-using backdoor and infostealers
2025-01-28 12:57

A financially motivated threat actor has been targeting German and Polish-speaking users with info-stealing malware and TorNet, a previously undocumented .NET backdoor that leverages the Tor...

Tor needs 200 new WebTunnel bridges to fight censorship
2024-11-28 16:50

The Tor Project has put out an urgent call to the privacy community asking volunteers to help deploy 200 new WebTunnel bridges by the end of the year to fight government censorship. [...]

Law Enforcement Deanonymizes Tor Users
2024-10-29 11:02

The German police have successfully deanonymized at least four Tor users. It appears they watch known Tor relays and known suspects, and use timing analysis to figure out who is using what relay....

Tails OS merges with Tor Project for better privacy, security
2024-09-26 18:00

The Tor Project and Tails OS are merging operations to better collaborate for a free internet by protecting users from surveillance and censorship. [...]

Tor says it’s "still safe" amid reports of police deanonymizing users
2024-09-19 19:15

The Tor Project is attempting to assure users that the network is still safe after a recent investigative report warned that law enforcement from Germany and other countries are working together...

Tor insists its network is safe after German cops convict CSAM dark-web admin
2024-09-19 06:39

Outdated software blamed for cracks in the armor The Tor project has insisted its privacy-preserving powers remain potent, countering German reports that user anonymity on its network can be and...