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Title: "Deep web" compromised, Tor users warned
Post by: Zoidberg on August 07, 2013, 1238 UTC
From GigaOM:

"A chunk of the “deep web” went down over the weekend, and Tor users should be wary"

"Multiple so-called “hidden service addresses” have disappeared, possibly due to an FBI-linked takedown of an Irish host that carried child porn images. Whatever happened, it seems a flaw in the private Tor browser was exploited."

The security exploit seems to be limited to Firefox 17 or earlier.

Regarding the article, speculation runs along two lines:

http://gigaom.com/2013/08/05/a-chunk-of-the-deep-web-went-down-over-the-weekend-and-tor-users-should-be-wary/
Title: Re: "Deep web" compromised, Tor users warned
Post by: Echo_One on August 07, 2013, 1344 UTC
I would not be surprised if it was both of them
Title: Re: "Deep web" compromised, Tor users warned
Post by: Pigmeat on August 07, 2013, 1859 UTC
It must be related to the FBI virus I've been hearing about.
Title: Re: "Deep web" compromised, Tor users warned
Post by: cmradio on August 07, 2013, 2027 UTC
Ditch Windows while you're at it - BBC

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-23587620
Title: Re: "Deep web" compromised, Tor users warned
Post by: Fansome on August 07, 2013, 2256 UTC
Reminds me of an old joke:

"I'm Thor!" he cried
The horse replied
"You forgot you thaddle, thilly!"

You get it, Tor = Thor?

Oh, never mind...

Quote from: Lex on August 07, 2013, 1238 UTC
From GigaOM:

"A chunk of the “deep web” went down over the weekend, and Tor users should be wary"

"Multiple so-called “hidden service addresses” have disappeared, possibly due to an FBI-linked takedown of an Irish host that carried child porn images. Whatever happened, it seems a flaw in the private Tor browser was exploited."

The security exploit seems to be limited to Firefox 17 or earlier.

Regarding the article, speculation runs along two lines:
  • The FBI dunnit to harvest IPs
  • Anonymous dunnit to harvest IPs

http://gigaom.com/2013/08/05/a-chunk-of-the-deep-web-went-down-over-the-weekend-and-tor-users-should-be-wary/
Title: Re: "Deep web" compromised, Tor users warned
Post by: Zoidberg on August 08, 2013, 0017 UTC
Quote from: Fansome on August 07, 2013, 2256 UTC
Reminds me of an old joke:

"I'm Thor!" he cried
The horse replied
"You forgot you thaddle, thilly!"

You get it, Tor = Thor?

Oh, never mind...

(http://i.imgur.com/HIy7LW0.jpg)
Title: Re: "Deep web" compromised, Tor users warned
Post by: Pigmeat on August 08, 2013, 1654 UTC
Now you know why I keep a Fansome reprogramming hammer at the ready, Lex.

Aim for the dent in his skull.
Title: Re: "Deep web" compromised, Tor users warned
Post by: cmradio on August 09, 2013, 0655 UTC
Quote from: Pigmeat on August 08, 2013, 1654 UTC
Now you know why I keep a Fansome reprogramming hammer at the ready, Lex.

Aim for the dent in his skull.

Why do I imagine you two back-to-back at your computers, LAN party style, eating out of the same bowl of Cheezies as you post your banter? ??? :D

Peace!