Silk Road forums

Discussion => Security => Topic started by: Heyenezz on March 02, 2012, 09:36 am

Title: Javascript & Tor
Post by: Heyenezz on March 02, 2012, 09:36 am
What are the risks of using javascript in Tor?
How would it matter if javascript was allowed in an onion site or clearnet site while visiting the site through Tor?

If I allowed javascript on a clearnet site while using Tor, would my IP address or identity be revealed?

Thanks for any help.
Title: Re: Javascript & Tor
Post by: kmfkewm on March 02, 2012, 12:00 pm
Having javascript enabled makes you substantially more vulnerable to a variety of hacking techniques. Javascript being enabled can not directly lead to your IP address being revealed in the same way that having Flash or Java enabled can, and it will take a substantially more skilled attacker to get your IP address via a javascript aided exploit. However, there are many many many scenarios in which having javascript enabled could result in an attacker being able to determine your IP address when they would not otherwise be able to do so.
Title: Re: Javascript & Tor
Post by: DropGuy751 on March 02, 2012, 08:34 pm
Never allow javascript having javascript on while using some form of anonymous internet browsing technology is well known for releasing real IP address whether using any amount of proxys / vpn's or whatever.