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Discussion => Security => Topic started by: Drone75blackbird on February 07, 2012, 07:37 am

Title: Buying Digital Goods on SR - Security Risk?
Post by: Drone75blackbird on February 07, 2012, 07:37 am
Not trying to take away sales from any of our great vendors, just curiosity here.

I think I remember downloading some digital goods and that TOR pop up saying an external application is needed, which if I understand correctly makes it possible for your computer to be identified. If that is the case, how can we be sure we are secure when downloading content like ebooks etc? Additionally, should this always be done over TOR if possible? (I assume yes) Also I read recently that often times the file names are pretty obvious so if someone on a network can see what you are downloading, shouldnt vendors be a little more discrete with file names?

Any other security tips when it comes to digital goods would be appreciated!
Title: Re: Buying Digital Goods on SR - Security Risk?
Post by: QTC on February 07, 2012, 08:20 pm
That or just open it up in a VM without a network adapter.