March 17, 2020

Tor browser fixes bug that allows JavaScript to run when disabled

The Tor browser has a bug that could allow JavaScript to execute on websites even when users think they’ve disabled it for maximum anonymity.

Naked Security

February 11, 2020

Freedom Hosting owner pleads guilty to distributing child abuse images

Eric Eoin Marques has pleaded guilty to running what was once believed to be the largest child abuse hosting provider on the dark web.

Naked Security

October 28, 2019

New BBC ‘dark web’ Tor mirror site aims to beat censorship

A mirror copy of the BBC’s international news website is now available to users on the so-called dark web.

Naked Security

March 08, 2019

Firefox picks up advertiser-dodging tech from Tor

Letterboxing comes straight from the Tor browser, and will help Firefox users avoid advertisers that follow them around the web.

Naked Security

September 17, 2018

Vote now! Which web browser do you trust the most?

Your web browser goes with you everywhere on the web. But how much do you trust it?

Naked Security

July 05, 2018

Tor-linked nonprofit raided by police

They were after the authors behind a blog calling for violent protests but didn't even bother with the authors' email provider.

Naked Security

July 02, 2018

Brave adds Tor to reinvent anonymous browsing

The Brave privacy browser has added another feature to bolster its blossoming anti-surveillance credentials - the ability to use the Tor anonymity system by launching a tab.

Naked Security

May 30, 2018

Tor exit node admin acquitted of aiding terrorism

As the administrator of a Tor exit node, it could have been anyone who used his IP address.

Naked Security

October 06, 2017

Suspected Dark Web drug dealer undone by his own beard

You can't hide behind your beard, even on the dark web

Naked Security