Topic: Onion Router

FBI Director James Comey warned criminals that they are "kidding themselves" if they believe they can hide on the dark web using the Onion Router (Tor). Comey stated that government efforts over the last five years have made it possible to view activity previously thought to be hidden. The discussion suggests that the government likely controls many Tor exit nodes.

The hosts discuss reports that the Tor (The Onion Router) network has been compromised, leading to arrests. They reiterate that because Tor was originally developed by the U.S. government, it was likely always compromised. The segment explains the risks associated with volunteering as an exit node, which can attract law enforcement attention due to illicit traffic.