S.K. Masterson - Tor Browser Handbook: Quick Start Guide On How To Access The Deep Web, Hide Your IP Address and Ensure Internet Privacy

Tor Browser Handbook:

Quick Start Guide On How To Access The Deep Web, Hide Your IP Address and Ensure Internet Privacy

(Includes a Tor Installation Guide for Linux & Windows + Over 50 Helpful Links)

Copyright 2015 of Publication by S.K. Masterson.

Disclaimer - Although every precaution has been taken to verify the accuracy of the information contained herein, the author and publisher assume no responsibility for any errors or omissions. No liability is assumed for damages that may result from the use of information contained within.

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Bonus

As a Thank You for downloading this book, you can find a Free Tor Tips & Links bonus report at torbrowserhandbook.com/bonus ! It will provide condensed tips from this guide and clickable links in a handy pdf so you dont have to disrupt your reading experience trying to write down or click links as you go through the book. I really appreciate your support and hope this book serves you well.

Introduction

The Internet can be a dangerous place. From hackers looking to make a quick buck at your expense to government agencies collecting information about you and your browsing habits to advertising networks that track your every move in an attempt to sell more products, there is no shortage of ways that your privacy is endangered every single time you go online.

The biggest problem with how the Internet operates as it relates to online privacy is the IP address. You will learn a lot more about IP addresses within this guide, but for now, understand that your IP address uniquely identifies you on the Internet and this address is available to any website you visit and can be traced back to you. In other words, your online activities can be tracked simply based on the IP address used to access the Internet.

Fortunately, protecting your IP address from prying eyes isnt that difficult once you understand the tools that are freely available and designed to keep your Web browsing activities completely anonymous. One of these tools is Tor an encrypted network designed to keep your IP address and everything you do online safely tucked behind a layered system that is so robust even the NSA cant figure out what youre doing.

Whether you are concerned about Big Brother watching what you do, hackers stealing your personal information, or if youre just sick of advertisers displaying custom retargeting ads based on your browsing history, Tor is the answer. It is a free, open source tool designed specifically for people who value their online anonymity and using the information contained within this guide, you will be well equipped to carry the shield of privacy and anonymity wherever the Internet takes you.

In this guide, you will learn the answers to common questions about Tor such as:

What is Tor, who created it, and why?

Is Tor legal?

What is the Deep Web and why should I access it?

How do I set up Tor on my computer (Linux & Windows)?

What can I do with Tor once its installed?

How do I navigate the Deep Web?

The important Dos and Donts when Tor Browsing

This guide was written to teach everyone about the importance of Internet privacy and anonymity in an age where everything you do online is under a microscope. If you value your privacy, this book will teach you exactly how to protect yourself from the many threats that lurk within the massively valuable, yet dangerous, global network known as the Internet.

Each chapter is designed to address some of the specific questions you probably have in your quest to become an anonymous Internet user. Screenshots have been included as necessary to demonstrate the process of installing and using Tor. By the time you finish reading this guide, you will have joined the millions of others who value their online privacy and will never again need to worry about who could be watching your online activities or what they could be doing with the information they collect.

Online freedom comes in the form of anonymity and you now hold the key to unlocking that freedom for yourself.

Chapter 1: What is Tor?

The Tor Project was originally developed by the United States Naval Research Laboratory, along with a mathematician Paul Syverson and computer specialists Michael Reed and David Goldschlag in the 1990s as a way to protect sensitive intelligence communications. It was during this time that the core principle behind Toronion routingwas originally developed. This same technique, which protects users anonymity by protecting online activity through a series of encrypted layers, is how Tor still works today.

It would be a few more years before the original version of Tor became available. Fast forward to 2002 when the alpha version of The Onion Router, or TOR, was released. Using the principles of onion routing developed in the 90s, a truly secure and anonymous way to browse the Internet had been born. It would still be another two years, however, before the Naval Research Laboratory would release the source code for the project under a free license. It was at this time that the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) began funding the development of Tor although it would still be another couple of years (2006) before The Tor Project, a nonprofit organization responsible for maintaining Tor, would be born and Tor would become increasingly popular with anyone looking to keep their identity safe while browsing the Web.

In addition to EFF, other sponsors of The Tor Project have included Google, the University of Cambridge, Human Rights Watch, and the US International Broadcasting Bureau. Today, The Tor Project is based in Massachusetts as an education research organization and continues to maintain both the Tor Browser and the intricate global relay system that provides the layers of anonymity needed to safely browse the Internet in an age when surveillance by government agencies and private citizens is a growing concern for all Internet users.

With the brief history lesson out of the waywhat exactly is Tor? In its most basic form, The Tor Project is comprised of two parts: a browser client that allows users to connect to the Tor network and a global system of relays designed to anonymously bounce traffic from the Tor browser throughout the world before serving the requested content. When using a conventional Web browser, most Internet requests are easily intercepted. It is also easy to figure out where a particular user is located based on that individuals Internet Protocol (IP) address. Using Tor provides a secure way to browse the Internet without broadcasting the physical IP address of the device or any of the information being viewed during the session. The system works so well, in fact, that the National Security Agency (NSA) has been quoted as saying that Tor is the king of high security, low latency Internet anonymity.

Interestingly enough, 80% of The Tor Projects current operating budget comes from sponsors within the United States Government including the US State Department, National Science Foundation, and Broadcasting Board of Governors. The remaining 20% comes from the Swedish government and thousands of individual sponsors.

Despite significant government sponsorship, a 2012 report leaked by ex-NSA contractor Edward Snowden reveals that the NSA has been unable to crack Tor as a network. In fact, when used in conjunction with other privacy tools, Tor makes it nearly impossible for the NSA or any other government agency to access the information viewed on the Tor network. It is one of the most powerful free anonymity tools available and with continued support, The Tor Project will continue to pave the way for Internet privacy and anonymity for years to come.