Ask Help Desk: Your “private messenger” may not be so secure after all
Tor, short for “the onion router,” encrypts Internet traffic using a fancy mathematical formula. Next, it sends that traffic on a wild ride, bouncing it among volunteer computers around the world so traffic isn’t easily traced back to you.
Tor is one of a few ways people can hide their online activities from governments, companies and even family members. Some people use Tor because they’re activists concerned for their safety, Tor Project fundraising director Al Smith said. Others are trying to hide Christmas presents from their spouses.censorship of how the war is playing out in Ukraine might be getting people to think about their own privacy and how they could communicate with friends and family safely during a conflict.
This is what to look for when you evaluate the privacy of browsers or messengers. If you have more questions about online privacy and avoiding surveillance, you can send them our way atUsually, the privacy settings you see in your favorite apps are actually visibility settings. What can other users learn about you from looking at your profile and activity? But “privacy” involves broader questions. Companies can hide your data from onlookers, for instance, while retaining access to it themselves.
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