Tor

Tor Browser A VPN hides your IP from websites, but your VPN provider still sees everything. For true anonymity—where no single entity can see both who you are and what you’re doing—you need Tor. Tor (The Onion Router) routes your traffic through multiple volunteer-operated relays. Each relay only knows the relay before and after it. No single point sees the complete picture. This week, you’ll understand how Tor works, install Tor Browser, and learn when to use Tor versus your VPN. ...

Goal Understand how Tor enables anonymous communication, install and configure Tor Browser securely, and learn the essential operational security practices for anonymous browsing. Prerequisites: Weeks 1-6 (encryption, communications, networking) This is Part 1 of 2 - Covers Tor fundamentals, installation, and basic OpSec. Note on Responsible Use: Tor is a powerful privacy tool used by journalists, whistleblowers, activists, and ordinary people worldwide to protect their communications from surveillance. This lesson teaches Tor for legitimate privacy protection. Know your local laws and use these skills ethically. ...

Goal Master advanced Tor techniques including VPN combinations, bypassing censorship with bridges, contributing to the network by running relays, integrating Tor with SSH, and understanding when NOT to use Tor. Prerequisites: Week 7a (Tor Fundamentals) This is Part 2 of 2 - Covers advanced configuration and limitations. 1. Tor and VPNs - When to Combine Tor Over VPN (VPN → Tor → Internet) Setup: Connect to VPN, then launch Tor Browser ...