You probably have heard about the Tor browser.

Yes, the browser is the only way to access the dark web. A few months ago, I heard about the dark web and its dangerous activities.

I was curious to know more about this platform. After researching on the internet, I found out that the Tor browser is the only web browser that is used for accessing the dark web.

You have also heard about the Tor, and you probably have some questions about the Tor browser, such as:

Is the Tor browser legal in the U.S.?
Can the FBI and Police Track Tor Browser activities?
Questions related to its safety and privacy.

In this article, I will cover each and every question related to the Tor browser. Read this article till the end before thinking about accessing Tor Browser.

Is Tor Browser legal in the US?

Before jumping on the questions related to safety and privacy, you should be aware of whether the Tor browser is legal or not. Tor browser is legal in the U.S. But, you can get arrested if you perform any type of illegal activities.

In many countries, using Tor Browser is legal. However, if you use this browser for any criminal conduct, you will be punished. In conclusion, if you use this browser for legal purposes, it is lawful, but it is equally illegal if you use it for illegal purposes.

In some countries like China, Venezuela, Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Russia, it is either illegal to use, or the whole browser is blocked by the national authorities to prevent their citizens from using this suspicious browser.

Can you Get Caught on Tor?

Yes, If you don’t have a valid VPN and proper Tor setup, then there are chances that you can get caught. But if you have a valid VPN and proper setup, you will not get caught on Tor.

Tor is the most anonymous browser which allows users to perform any activity without being caught. But, some of your activities can be tracked while using this browser.

Hackers are more advanced than this browser; they can easily track anyone if you are using the Tor browser without proper setup and VPN.

How Safe, Secure, and Private is Tor Browser?

Tor is the most secure and private web browser through which you can access the internet anonymously. If someone wants to track your browsing information, then he can easily track it using your IP address. But through the tor, it won’t be easy to track your browsing information.

Tor Browser doesn’t collect or store someone’s IP address, because of which you can access the internet anonymously.

Tor uses various Nodes through which our information is secured and private. This node works as a third-party extension that helps users search anything on the Tor without getting tracked.

There are a total of 700 Nodes on the Tor browser, which helps to secure your browsing history from being tacked on. Mainly only three nodes are used by the tor when you search on this browser.

Can FBI and Police track Tor Browser Activity?

No, The FBI and Police or any other national authority cannot track your Tor Browser activity as it is the only browser that doesn’t collect or store users’ information. But for accessing this browser, it is required to access it using any VPN.

VPN is used for hiding someone’s identity but because of the increase in cybercrime, some countries have implemented several rules and regulations on VPN companies.

These companies have to store some information about the users to help government authorities and police if some type of cybercrime happens.

Do I Need a VPN for Using Tor?

No, you don’t need VPN. But it is recommended to use Tor if you add an extra layer of anonymity to your browsing. If we compare the Tor browser with other browsers, which the majority of people use in their day-to-day life, then Tor has more anonymity. Then also there are several questions related to Tor Privacy and security as professional hackers use it.

As you all know, Tor is a way of entering the dark web. Without Tor, you will not be able to access the dark web. As the Dark Web is the Hub of hackers who knows very well how to reveal someone’s information. It is better to use a valid VPN while accessing Tor Browser to protect your data.

What Are Some Legal Uses of Tor?

Tor has several legal uses like you can secure your documents and provide information or documents to the Central Intelligence Agency and various publications anonymously.

Suppose you are a whistleblower and want to share some dark information with prominent publications like The Washington Post, then also, with the help of the Tor browser, you can share that information anonymously.

Tor browser helps to support the freedom to communicate and read anonymously. If you want to secure your documents anonymously, you can use the Securedrop website, which can be accessed only through Tor Browser.

With the help of this website, you can quickly secure or share documents anonymously with prominent publications such as Apache, The Guardian, The Washington Post, and many more.

What type of Websites can be accessed through the Tor browser?

It is a myth that through Tor Browser, you can only access the websites which use the domain extension of .onion. On the Tor, you can access any websites available on the internet like Youtube, any .com website, or .onion website.

Tor browser is the browser that is used for anonymously accessing the internet. The search engine of Tor is known as DuckDuckGo.

If we talk about Google, here you will find website names ending with .com, .co.in, .us, .uk, and many more. But in DuckDuckGo, you will get the websites whose names end with .onion and other websites which are available on the normal web.

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