Written by: Chaotic Indian
In what has turned out to be a surprising turn of events, Facebook Inc. now lets users access the main website via the notorious “darknet” web browser service Tor. Those wanting to access the social-networking site anonymously can now use the address https://facebookcorewwwi.onion/ while connected to the Tor network.
This is the first time a major corporation has signed up with the service and will be providing official support. Facebook normally insists that users upload their real identities and data to it’s website and so the move to provide a Tor address may be highly popular for those who do not wish to reveal their identity. This is not a new concept, however; It was previously possible to access Facebook via the Tor network, but it was a frustrating and unsafe process as there was no official support from anywhere. But now, Facebook assures users that their privacy is of utmost concern and each connection has strong end-to-end encryption.
The move, however, does not let a user remain completely anonymous, as his credentials are still required to log into the site. Dr. Steven Murdoch from the University College, London who was a consultant for Facebook on this project, told the BBC that “It’s quite hard to use a social network completely anonymously, it somewhat defeats the point, unless you’re just reading information. But just because you want to tell Facebook your name, doesn’t mean they should be able to find out your location and your browsing habits.”
The Tor web service was created for the sake of anonymity and works by bouncing communications around a geographically distributed network of nodes, with a diverse range of endpoints where the traffic exits the Tor network and enters the standard Internet. It’s also the gateway to the Silk Road, a major part of the so-called “darknet” and a black market for drugs and other illegal articles. But Tor can also be used in regions to access websites which are normally unavailable in that region. This may have been one of the key reasons the company made the move to Tor in the first place.
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Anyone know how can I change my username on facebook? And yes, I’ve already changed it thru the Facebook Settings. It was a long time ago. Is there a trick to change it?
Please tell me if you know how to. Thanks!
*chesire cat grin* Hmmmm, darkweb for Faceook users, interesting . Since I have Facebook, I’ll go ahead and check it out tonight after school . Until then, I’ll see you later Anon-kun .
question:
Have you accepted to help a FB group called ‘Yes to wolf! ()?
When we are many that live naturally and even got our animals injured and killed by some wolves, it is determined according to the Swedish Government that it should be made a controlled firing of the tribe. So I ask you have you actually agreed to destroy our livelihood and business?
Will send this question to many who call themselves Anonymous
question:
Have you accepted to help a FB group called ‘Yes to wolf! ()?
When we are many that live naturally and even got our animals injured and killed by some wolves, it is determined according to the Swedish Government that it should be made a controlled firing of the tribe. So I ask you have you actually agreed to destroy our livelihood and business?
Will send this question to many who call themselves Anonymous
WAIT
Hello, Targeted Individuals of electronic torture can use your help. Many know the names of perpetrators.. How can they reach you for potential help?
same as mockingbird..:
Question:
Anonymous how can I escape a hack survey ?
please checkout #ophathornst if you care about the policebrutality in Portland or
Can u hack into animeboy.org so I can be not banned anymore
/b/ or not to /b/, …
Hey!!!!! What is really going on?
I would use Tor, but I don’t know how. I’m stuck on a super slow VPN.
They have no concern for users, they’re only expanding their user base in other countries. Proof is when I went to sign up they demanded a phone number. No number? No problem… Just send them a copy of your government issued ID. Seriously.