There’s probably nothing that protects your anonymity on the World Wide Web quite like the Tor, which is software that encrypts Internet traffic and bounces it through computers across the globe. But when it comes to guarding anything other than web browsing, Tor requires a mixture of technical setup and a mess of software tweaks. Now, thanks to Anonabox, an open-source networking device, routing all of your traffic through Tor can be simple.
Anonabox is an open-source router that automatically directs all data that connects to it by Ethernet or Wi-Fi through the Tor network, hiding the user’s IP address and skirting censorship. To get started, all you have to do is run a cable from your Wi-Fi to Anonabox to create the secure wireless network, or if you want to hardwire into the network, just run an Ethernet cable from the Anonabox to your computer. The hardware design of the router uses a micro-USB as a power source, and its small size allows for easy concealment.
Although Anonabox is not the first project to integrate Tor directly into a router, consultant and developer of Anonabox, August Germar, said it will strike the best balance of cheapness, easy setup, size, and security. Similar projects such as Torouter and PORTAL require the user to replace the Tor software on a stock router.
In the case that there’s any kind of flaw, the developers of Anonabox said it will be an easy fix. This is because its code can be more easily scrutinized for errors since it’s entirely open source. The Anonabox has been in the works since 2010, giving its developers time to try several stock boards and tweak their final choice to add flash memory.
If you're interested in surfing anonymously, visit anonabox.com to order yours.
Story via Wired.
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