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*They don't want to be found (they may be criminals or want to engage in criminal activity) | *They don't want to be found (they may be criminals or want to engage in criminal activity) | ||
*They want access to questionable content | *They want access to questionable content | ||
*They want to use hidden services - although TOR itself is not hidden, the sites and users under it are hidden under layers of darknet encryption. | *They want to use hidden services - although TOR browser itself is not hidden, the sites and users under it are hidden under layers of darknet encryption. | ||
For criminal purposes: | For criminal purposes: | ||
Revision as of 08:03, 26 October 2022
To hide your identity:
- People may not want their data collected
- It's popular among civil liberties groups, journalists, and those who maintain online privacy.
- They don't want to be found (they may be criminals or want to engage in criminal activity)
- They want access to questionable content
- They want to use hidden services - although TOR browser itself is not hidden, the sites and users under it are hidden under layers of darknet encryption.
For criminal purposes:
- Black market trading
- Buying illegal goods (e.g., weapons/drugs)
- Participating in forums and media exchanges for pedophiles and terrorists