#KAX17 threat actor is attempting to deanonymize #Tor users running thousands of rogue relays

source: https://cybersecurityworldconference.com/2021/12/03/kax17-threat-actor-is-attempting-to-deanonymize-tor-users-running-thousands-of-rogue-relays/

Controlling these relays it is possible to see which website the user connects to and, if an insecure connection is used, it is also possible to manipulate traffic. In May 2020, the threat actor managed to control over 380 Tor exit nodes, with a peak on May 22, when he controlled the 23.95% of Tor exit relay.

Workaround: use only trusted exit nodes! -> https://communitydocs.accessnow.org/147-Tor_force_exit_nodes.html

#Anonymous #anonymity #privacy #darknet #NSA #surveillance #browser #internet #security #hack