All you need to know about the deep web’s favourite browser – Tor

Tor is a browsing tool used to surf the web anonymously. It is mostly used by journalists, activists and privacy advocates as a way to avoid prying eyes.

But what makes the Tor browser any different than other browsers like Chrome, Firefox or Safari? And most importantly, should you be using Tor?

In a normal internet connection, you’ll be directly connected to the website you’re trying to visit. This website can see who you are and that you’re trying to access its server using your IP address. Tor, however, passes your data through a network of relay points using layers of encryption (hence why it is called the Onion Router). Each node that your data passes through peels off another layer of encryption.

The last node your data passes through is known as the exit node, and it peels off the final layer of encryption and then delivers your data to the intended server. The point of origin, as well as the nodes in between is completely unknown.

For more information on Tor, check out this video…

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