How Does Tor Browser Works?

How Does Tor Browser Works?

The Tor (The Onion Router) Browser has different security layers. It uses different servers and the user’s data travels through it from time to time the details are encrypted in each step and each node has only the details of the previous node and your original details are hidden that’s why it’s very hard to trace Tor user’s activity. With the help of this users can browse the internet without revealing their original identity but this process affects the performance. That’s why max of the time you face the issue of slow speed. The speed depends on the number of times your data travels through different servers but it is considerable because it provides better security features. These are the points we should know about Tor:...

1. The Onion routing:

The Onion Routing protocol system is the main functionality of the Tor browser which plays an important role in providing enhanced security. As per its name, it is just like when we cut the first upper layer of onion we find that there are lots of similar layers present. similarly the Tor browser works. the real data is encrypted with many security layers. and each layer only contains the basic instructions, source, and destination information. and each layer is independent. that’s why others can’t track the original details. and source of Tor browser user....

2. Relays:

The relays work as a postman, it carries the encrypted data. without knowing what is inside it. that’s why it is very hard to trace the user’s location in Tor. There are three different kinds of relays. which handles the overall process these are entry, middle, and exit relays. it is executed by several volunteers. it helps in routing and securing the user’s privacy...

3. DNS Security in Tor:

Tor promises privacy and security and makes sure your data are hidden and nontraceable. Here DNS( Domain Name System) plays an important role. Tor keeps track of different activities when you are browsing and Tor is more concerned about DNS queries. it is protected with different encrypted layers. that’s why it is suggested to use Tor’s default DNS instead of using external DNS providers while using Tor....

4. Other Services:

we can browse the websites that have .onion Domains in Tor. It’s good to use it ethically. and these websites are only available for Tor users. normal browsers can not open this domain. Bridge relays are an important part of the Tor security network. it is not available publicly. with the help of this feature, users can use direct internet connectivity and establish online communication when they need it. Tor‘s code is Open-Source. it means you can know how Tor works. and if you want so you can learn and contribute to the Tor project. Tor allows you to browse the hidden websites of the internet. you can access the Dark web on the Tor. and these websites are not open through normal browsers....

Ordinary relays and Bridges:

Relays are part of the Tor network and are responsible for carrying your encrypted data and taking it to its destination point, where you want to land. Relays are a series of nodes. which encrypts your data multiple times and sends it to another random relay. This process has been done multiple times. That’s why it’s very hard to find your source and activity when you are browsing the Tor network. There are three different kinds of relays: entry, middle, and exit relays. It is manipulated by various volunteers overall in the Tor network system....

Tor features on Mobile browsers:

We can also use the Tor Browser on a mobile device. Some special features are specially designed to enhance user security, privacy, and anonymity when we are using the internet on our mobile devices. We can have the same encryption and privacy features offered by Tor in our hands, and we can privately and securely surf the internet on mobile. It is designed to keep an eye on the unique requirements and difficulties of mobile browsing, which differentiate it from its desktop version....

Conclusion:

We discuss the functionality of Tor and how it concerns the privacy of users’ data. The Tor is called the protector of privacy. and we know how it works—onion routing, relays,  and bridges. You can use it on your mobile as well and the specific characteristics of mobile browsers and the different modes available to fulfill your specific needs and we are safe from the trackers with some specific features, browse the internet confidently, and achieve desired outcomes....