Is Tor legal?
Tor was originally an acronym for "The Onion Router". Thanks to three legally integrated servers, the network that has been active since 2002 promises you security on the Internet. But many are wondering whether Tor itself is legal. Find out here.
Tor ensures anonymous surfing - quite legally
- Like an onion, Tor hides your Internet paths behind multiple server shells. With it, you can also see US pages, for example, which are normally only operated domestically.
- This is not illegal, but it does pose certain dangers: it can make your data even more insecure because hackers could be able to access it.
- Tor assures that your data will not be stored on the servers. But this cannot be checked.
- In addition, the surfing speed drops noticeably.
- In addition, many cyber criminals naturally use Tor as a welcome opportunity to cover up their online traces.
- So Tor itself is legal because it is not forbidden to operate different servers and to network them. Nevertheless, the Anonymous Surfing project keeps slipping into negative headlines because it is often used for illegal activities.
Another practical tip shows you how to use your Android browser with Tor.