Things You Should Not Do When You Are Using TOR Browser Part 2

Is Tor safe? Is it really anonymous?...

It depends. The Tor browser minimizes the chances of spying and
eavesdropping, but nothing is fool-proof nowadays. The Tor network also has
its weaknesses, mostly present at its endpoints where the traffic leaves
the network.

Being optimistic, Tor is one of the best options we currently have. But
it’s advised that you shouldn’t mess with Tor’s default settings unless you
know what you’re doing. That’s because enabling Javascript and other
plugins could contribute to leaking your IP address.

Regarding anonymity, one can’t live with the belief that security agencies
can’t penetrate the network and track someone. But in everyday usage, you
shouldn’t be much concerned unless you’re some drug dealer or a high profile
person trying to dodge surveillance systems.

However, the popularity of the onion router has motivated hackers to create
malware and make it look like the Tor browser. This is one thing users
should worry about. Also, Tor is the gateway to the dark web and criminal
activities. The type of content available on the dark web isn’t appropriate
for many users.

Moreover, you can’t turn a blind eye to the fact that a little of your
mistake will contribute to divulging your identity on the internet, no
matter how secure do you consider yourself. TOR doesn’t magically read your
mind and prevent any of the foolish activities that you may perform. So,
there are a few things you need to keep in mind, and it will help you to be
anonymous online.

1. Don’t use your mobile phone for 2-Step verification on Tor...

Most websites provide a 2-Step verification using a mobile number in which
an OTP (One Time Password) is sent to your mobile number, allowing you to log
in to your account safely. Be extra careful when you are using the TOR
browser for accessing your account.

If you provide your mobile number to a website, it will only hamper your
anonymity status online, as it will be easier to track you down using your
number. Note that even if you are using a SIM card registered in some other
person’s name, your telecom operator can easily track you down as they also
keep your device’s IMEI number in their database and can be used to track you.

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Nomen Nescio <nobody@dizum.com> wrote:

>Things You Should Not Do When You Are Using TOR Browser Part 2
>
>Is Tor safe? Is it really anonymous?...
>
>It depends. The Tor browser minimizes the chances of spying and
>eavesdropping, but nothing is fool-proof nowadays. The Tor network also has
>its weaknesses, mostly present at its endpoints where the traffic leaves
>the network.
>
>Being optimistic, Tor is one of the best options we currently have.

[snip]

>Get an encrypted email provider free or premium service here... https://tutanota.com/
>
>More to follow, stay secure!!!

And keep in mind, different from OmniMix Tutanota does NOT support Tor!

On Mon, 12 Jun 2023 00:20:20 +0000
Anonymous <nobody@yamn.paranoici.org> wrote:

> Nomen Nescio <nobody@dizum.com> wrote:
>
> >Things You Should Not Do When You Are Using TOR Browser Part
> >2
> >
> >Is Tor safe? Is it really anonymous?...
> >
> >It depends. The Tor browser minimizes the chances of spying and
> >eavesdropping, but nothing is fool-proof nowadays. The Tor network
> >also has its weaknesses, mostly present at its endpoints where the
> >traffic leaves the network.
> >
> >Being optimistic, Tor is one of the best options we currently have.
>
> [snip]
>
> >Get an encrypted email provider free or premium service here...
> >https://tutanota.com/
> >
> >More to follow, stay secure!!!
>
> And keep in mind, different from OmniMix Tutanota does NOT support
> Tor!

@development $> torsocks firefox https://tutanota.com

@development $> torify firefox https://tutanota.com

@development $> proxychains firefox https://tutanota.com

@development $> set http_proxy='127.0.0.1:8118' ; firefox
https://tutanota.com

@development $> set https_proxy='127.0.0.1:8118' ; firefox
https://tutanota.com

@development $> set socks5_proxy='127.0.0.1:9050' ; firefox
https://tutanota.com

There. Tutanota supports Tor.