Just be aware that some online sites may chuck a wobbly because you're not coming from what the feel the correct IP region, so if an error occurs this is usually it.
Don't trust it with your banking either. Colin. On 04/09/14 11:56, Jack Lewis wrote:
I think we should cross that bridge when we get to it in the mean time I'm willing to give it a go.Jack On 04/09/2014 11:08, Rays1 wrote:Jack, Mike (green) and I discussed this in July.Mike reckons he used it several years ago and that it was just too slow. I've tried it recentlyand it is a slower method but, that's to be expected as it goes through it's 'relays' to try and protectprivacyIt does'nt seem too slow now though and seems to work ok. I'd say it's far more private and muchharder to be tracked at least - even though nothings invulnerable in this respect.I can vouch that it does work on say, websites where content is barred from UK users, it then becomesaccessible using TOR so, obviously, it does 'cloak' youGiven that it does seem to restore privacy, it will probably be made 'illegal' to use it at some point.What then? Ray*From:*patriots-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:patriots-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] *On Behalf Of *Jack Lewis*Sent:* 04 September 2014 09:40 *To:* Patriots; ECG *Subject:* [patriots] The Dark Web Hi All,Last nigh I watched a programme about how to keep yourself secure when using the Internet. I think we all recognise that we can and are being monitored when we go online to do something. Since this programme was 'Horizon' which is BBC, I think a level of caution should be observed about the programme's content. However I personally feel comfortable about it.It was about an encryption software that maintains ones anonymity. It was originally developed by the US Government in order to protect itself from eavesdroppers and hackers. It then was taken up by others as open source software. It is used today in countries with oppressive governments by people and activists who want to remain anonymous and safe from government security. It is also used by Wikileaks which is why they are so successful. Wikileaks founder, Julian assange, was interviewed and he talked about its invulnerability. The only reason one of his whistle-blowers was found out was because the chap told someone about what he had done and got himself arrested.This software is called 'TOR' and can be freely downloaded. It uses multilevel encryption and the more people who use it the more effective it becomes. The downside is that criminals are using it big-time. This in itself becomes a recommendation to use it! Here is a link to its website:https://www.torproject.org/ <https://www.torproject.org/>I think this would be a good idea for all activists including the ECG to take a look at it. I suggest that you watch this Horizon programme using this link:http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b04grp09/horizon-20142015-4-inside-the-dark-webDo not be put off by its title 'Inside the Dark Web' as this is reflecting its abuse by criminals.Some feedback on this via the UKPatriots email address patriots@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:patriots@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> so that all can benefit from other's comments.Jack
