On Thu, 14 Apr 2016 21:38:15 +0000 fr33d0m4all <fr33d0m4all@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > And about using it as a SOCKS proxy to enter the Tor network? Do the > same considerations apply or is it even worse to use a relay as a > SOCKS proxy? This is horrible and should *NEVER* be done, assuming any network not physically controlled by you is between you and the SOCKS proxy server[0], simply based on the request (and authentication if you chose to use such things) being in the clear. Regards, -- Yawning Angel [0]: So, SOCKS over an internal network to a VM/magical anonymity box may be ok (depending on your threat model). SOCKS to a VPS somewhere is essentially always a bad idea.
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