Tor Project Cracked for Just $1 Million
In light of the recent terrorist attacks in different parts of the world, privacy and encrypted messaging platforms have become a priority for international security. Most recently, the FBI has paid Carnegie Mellon University $1 million to go after Tor, one of many encrypted communication platforms.
This Came from Claims that Tor Hacked the FBI
The Tor Project was uncovered by Carnegie Mellon’s Computer Emergency Response Team for their February activity. To date, the CMCERT is the only system to have hacked into Tor.
The Tor Project has since then claimed the FBI’s efforts as being of questionable legality and ethicality. The attack came with no warning or warrant, and according to the Tor Project, it makes the 4th Amendment protections online.
What’s Next? Will the FBI Attack Signal and WhatsApp
If the FBI has started coming for encrypted communication platforms, it could be that other famous and widespread platforms like Signal and WhatsApp may be next. Encrypted messaging is the focus point of the world, possibly for the rest of the year, seeing as despite the fact that violence has seen a decline, terrorism is under the limelight now more than ever. The attacks on Paris constitute the bloodiest attack on French soil since World War II, so now that the world is paying attention, the FBI is taking action.
FBI Spent Big Money On Tor Project Attack
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