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On 03/17/2012 03:35 AM, Achter Lieber wrote:

Hello.
  Can or will anyone address this new pop-up when using the latest version of the Tor Browser Bundle for Windows, as to the safety of choosing any of the choices presented?

  This is it: The new window says the following:

  SSL Observatory

  HTTPS Everywhere can detect attacks against your browser by sending the certificates you receive to the Observatory. Turn this on?

  Yes No

  Details and Privacy Information Ask Me Later


  Thanks
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https everywhere is recommended, as tor only encrypts internal traffic.
Once you exit to the actual internet, any identifying information that you send could be used to identify you.
ie, if you log in to facebook, and if facebook still doesn't use ssl for their login, then you are potentially identifying yourself to anyone who wants to know.
It's really up to you. I don't usually go for the observatory, but I do use the https everywhere. 
hth

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