The Tor Project published one warning which states that its network (used to mask the identities of its users) – may be attacked by the authorities in the coming days.
In a post on Tor's blog, project leader Roger "arma" Dingledine said an "unknown" group could seize key Tor servers before the end of next week. These servers distribute official lists of network relays, which are systems followed by users "from all over the world to hide their public IP addresses on the Internet."
Of course if the servers that distribute the official lists are disabled, let's say with her seizure of machines, then users will not be able to use it Tor.
"The Tor Project has learned that there may be an attempt to neutralize our network within the next few days, by confiscating specialized servers on the network that distribute the official lists. "Official lists help each Tor application learn the centers that make up the Tor network," Roger said on Friday.
"We are now taking steps to ensure the safety of our users and we have already made this unnecessary, so that users can remain anonymous, even if the network is attacked. Tor will remain secure.
"We hope this attack does not happen. Tor is used by many people. If the network is affected, we will immediately inform users through this blog and Twitter, with more information, as soon as they come to our notice. "
While the Tor Project can't name who might be behind this attack or their motivations, some anonymous comments posted on the blog suggest that it could all be related to the government's investigation of USA για το hack της Sony Pictures.
The Tor network has gained a bad reputation since it uses the underground black drug markets and other betting markets of dubious legitimacy. The network, however, has abundant legitimate users as it uses informants, journalists, political activists, and more generally anyone who cares to protect their privacy.
Roger also mentioned the role played by the Tor network by helping protect the privacy of users living under autocratic regimes or handling potentially sensitive assumptions.
"The Tor is also used by banks, diplomats, law enforcement, bloggers, and many others," he wrote. "If you turn off the Tor network, you are interfering with all those users, not just those you are chasing."
