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What Is Tor Browser, and How to Use it?

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Today's Tor Browser offers the best anonymity on the web, and researchers are constantly working to improve its anonymity features. The Tor dark web browser lets you access the unindexed part of the internet known as the dark web. But how does it work, and is it safe? In this article, you learn about the Tor browser and its pros and cons. Tor Browser Definition An open-source privacy network, Tor—short for Onion Routing—enables anonymous web browsing. It uses secure, encrypted protocols to protect the privacy of users online. In the Tor network, users' digital data and communications are shielded by layers that resemble the layers of a nested onion. As part of the U.S. Navy's efforts to protect sensitive government communications, Tor was initially developed and solely used. However, it has been made available to the public as an open-source platform, meaning that its source code can be accessed by anyone. Tor's source code is upgraded and enhanced by volunteer de...