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Time created: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:03:15 +0000
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2) The proposed methodology uses techniques that are circumvent-able by using Socks4a aware browsers and disabling plugins such as Flash and Java. I am sure Moore is aware of this, and to his credit, most users as of today are most likely to install and use Tor out-of-the-box. Also, disabling plugins such as Flash and Java may not be an option for many users because many web applications require these. 3) The fact that this topic has gained attention will have the following positive side effects on the Tor project: - Some legitimate Tor users will pay attention to post-installation steps (use Socks4a, disable plugins) they need to perform in order lower the chances of their anonymity being circumvented. (44)

This technique allows for the identity of the ISP of the client to be revealed (unless the user is using DNS that does not belong to his or her ISP). - Load and run a Java applet hosted by the entity running the modified Tor server. The applet will determine the local IP address and pass it to the Tor server owner. If the end user is behind a NAT router, his internal (non-routable) IP address will be revealed. - The Java applet will send a UDP packet to the server that served the applet. (44)

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