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Discussion => Newbie discussion => Topic started by: rxsunshine on March 28, 2013, 12:25 am

Title: wireless security
Post by: rxsunshine on March 28, 2013, 12:25 am
i was wondering if it was safe to have other devices connected to the internet while using tor on sr. for example, im using tor and on sr, but my cell phone, tv, ipad, etc are connected to my wifi. any advice on this
Title: Re: wireless security
Post by: rxsunshine on March 28, 2013, 09:42 pm
bumpin it
Title: Re: wireless security
Post by: hairmug on March 28, 2013, 10:06 pm
It makes no difference as far as security.  Remember, only what is running through your TOR Browser is "safe" and private.  Everything else, including other applications/browsers on your computer and other devices, are neither private nor anymore adversly affected than if you weren't connected through TOR as they will be running outside of TOR.
Title: Re: wireless security
Post by: rxsunshine on March 28, 2013, 10:18 pm
so in other words, i shouldnt worry about my other devices being connected to the internet while on sr?
the reason i questioned it was bc i read its not safe to use internet explorer while using tor bc your ip address could be found through exit nodes or something like that. sorry, not great with the terminology. hope you understand what im trying to say.
Title: Re: wireless security
Post by: Kinetic on March 30, 2013, 08:45 pm
Don't worry about it.

Use Tor Browser for your SR activity, for anything else it's just business as usual...
Title: Re: wireless security
Post by: pinkbic on March 30, 2013, 11:21 pm
better yet, use tails or liberte off a usb or live cd, even better than tor bundle.
makes pgp easier too.
Title: Re: wireless security
Post by: mahalakshmi on March 30, 2013, 11:43 pm
I do not use my own wireless. I use wireless routers from unsecured in a nearby town, different from the city I live and work in.