Role of Tor Browser
- Tor is generally used to access websites that are blocked or censored in some countries. Tor is designed in such a way that its users can bypass these restrictions and access the blocked websites freely without the knowledge of their ISPs or their government.
- Tor grants access to the Dark Web, a part of the internet not indexed by common search engines, because many illegal activities occur in that part due to the anonymity it provides. Some legitimate and privacy-focused websites exist on the Dark Web that are used by ethical groups.
- Many people use it for legitimate purposes, such as protecting their privacy, conducting research, or accessing services safely in countries with restrictive internet policies.
Circumvention in Tor Browser
Tor Browser is an open-source web browser developed by the Tor community. It allows users to browse the internet while remaining anonymous, and it is difficult to track user activity on the network due to a forged IP address constructed by the Tor service since the IP is fake and cannot be found anywhere on the network. Tor Browser achieves this by encrypting the IP address of the user. It is used to access parts of the internet that may be blocked or censored in certain regions by the local internet service provider or by the government. The Tor browser is infamously known for granting access to the dark web, where many illegal activities occur.