Update on an upcoming German broadcasting story about Tor/Onion Services
The Tor Project is investigating claims from a German broadcaster about a deanonymization attack on Onion Services by law enforcement. They have not verified these claims and assure users of continued security.
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The Tor Project has received a press inquiry from Norddeutscher Rundfunk (NDR), a German public broadcaster, regarding a potential deanonymization attack on Onion Services. The inquiry, dated September 9, 2024, involves claims that German law enforcement agencies have successfully located Tor entry nodes, thereby deanonymizing users of V2 and V3 onion addresses between Q3/2019 and Q2/2021. The reporter alleges that these agencies employed timing analyses and extensive monitoring of Tor nodes in data centers. However, the Tor Project has not been provided with supporting documents to verify these claims and cannot confirm the occurrence or details of the alleged attack. Consequently, they are unable to issue official guidance to the Tor community at this time. Despite the claims, the Tor Project reassures users that they can continue to use the Tor Browser securely and anonymously, as there is no indication that the browser itself has been compromised. They encourage users and relay operators to keep their software updated and are seeking additional information from the community to better understand the situation.
- A German broadcaster is investigating a potential deanonymization attack on Tor Onion Services.
- Claims suggest that law enforcement located Tor entry nodes to deanonymize users between 2019 and 2021.
- The Tor Project has not verified these claims due to a lack of supporting documents.
- Users are advised that the Tor Browser remains secure and should keep their software updated.
- The Tor Project is seeking more information from the community regarding the alleged attack.
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