Debunking Myths And Misconceptions About TOR And Onion Links

 

In the world of staying safe and private on the internet, there are two important things: the TOR network and onion links. Some people find them really interesting but also kind of confusing. In our blog, we want to help you understand better. We’ll clear up the confusion and show you what TOR and onion links are really all about. We will have to understand the basic myths associated with TOR and Onion links then we will provide our arguments to overcome these misconceptions.

Myth 1: TOR is used for Illegal Activities

Some people think TOR is only used for bad things because it’s connected to the dark web. While there are some bad things happening there, TOR was actually made to keep people safe and private online. It helps protect your secrets and lets you see things on the internet that might be hidden. It’s like a tool for free speech used by people who want to talk about important things like activists, reporters and those who can’t freely talk in some countries. They use it to talk without worrying about someone watching them.

Myth 2: Onion links contains illicit content

People sometimes think onion links are only for bad stuff because they’re hidden. But that’s not fair. There are actually lots of good and important websites on the TOR network. These include places where people talk about sensitive things, websites for people who want to tell important secrets, news sites that don’t work for big companies and even websites for groups that want to keep the internet safe and private. 

Myth 3: TOR Provides Invincible Anonymity

TOR helps keep you private online, but it’s not perfect. You can still accidentally give away who you are if you do things that aren’t safe, like sharing personal details or doing risky things. Also, bad people might find ways to figure out who you are. Remember, TOR makes you more private, but you have to use it carefully to stay safe.

Myth 5: TOR and VPNs Are Interchangeable

TOR and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) offer privacy features, they serve different purposes. TOR encrypts and routes your internet traffic through a series of nodes, while a VPN encrypts your traffic and directs it through a single server. Using both in combination can provide added layers of security but it’s important to recognize their distinct functions. 

Myth 5: TOR is slow and inefficient

Using TOR to hide your internet activity makes your internet slower because it takes a longer path around the world. It’s definitely not as fast as regular browsers. Also, when you search on websites like Google using TOR, you might get alerts about strange activity and need to prove you’re not a robot with those squiggly letters. Sometimes, bad people use TOR for illegal things like attacks or sharing files which makes the internet slower for everyone using TOR. But, remember this slower speed is the trade-off for keeping your stuff safe and private. Even though TOR is slower, it still works well. It’s just that when we want to be super safe, we might have to wait a bit more for things to load.