Slideshow: Q2 2015 Onion Router Threat Analysis from StateoftheInternet.com

The Onion Router (Tor) concept has provided anonymity for US Navy intelligence as well as individuals concerned with privacy or institutional censorship. Because it makes tracking the originating IP address nearly impossible, Tor has also attracted malicious actors exploiting anonymity to launch attacks on business websites. Akamai analysis of Tor traffic helps enterprises assess how to mitigate this risk, whether by total blocking or with enhanced scrutiny. See this brief slideshow for details on Akamai’s threat evaluation. For more information and statistics on web security, download the Q2 2015 State of the Internet – Security report at http://akamai.me/1kIdqzC

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