Software:Orbot

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Short description: Free software project to provide anonymity on the Internet from an Android smartphone
Orbot
Coloured, SVG version of the Orbot logo
Developer(s)Guardian Project
Initial release1 October 2008 (2008-10-01)
Stable release
Android:
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iOS:
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Written inJava
Operating systemAndroid,[1] iOS[2]
SizeVaries with device
License3-clause BSD license
Websiteorbot.app/en/

Orbot is a free proxy app that provides anonymity on the Internet for users of the Android and iOS operating systems. It allows traffic from apps such as web browsers, email clients, map programs, and others to be routed via the Tor network.[1]

This tool is used to keep the communications of users anonymous and hidden from governments and third parties that might be monitoring their internet traffic.[3]

Reception

In 2014 Orbot was discussed in detail in an article on "reporting securely from an Android device".[4]

In January 2016, Lisa Vaas of NakedSecurity by Sophos described plans to use Tor, including with Orbot on Android, to connect to Facebook.[5]

In July 2021, Tech Radar named Orbot one of 8 "Best privacy apps for Android in 2021" but warned of slower speeds.[6]

In July 2021 Android Authority discussed Tor Browser and Orbot in brief reviews of "15 best Android browsers".[7]

In November 2021, John Leyden of The Daily Swig described collaboration between the Tor Project and the Guardian Project to develop Orbot for censorship circumvention for any application on a device, but warned Orbot does not remove identifying information from app traffic.[8]

In February 2022, Andrew Orr of the Mac Observer wrote about using Orbot on iOS.[9]

In April 2022, Shubham Agarwal of Laptop magazine, in a detailed review of Tor, recommended installing Orbot on Android phones to use Tor.[10]

In July 2022, Laiba Mohsin of PhoneWorld.com described Orbot as a simple way to access the Dark Web on mobile.[11]

In October 2022, Damir Mujezinovic of MakeUseOf described Orbot as a "flagship" product for both iOS and Android to use the Tor network, and said it "will not make you completely anonymous, but it can certainly help bypass certain geographical restrictions,"[12] In November 2022, Mujezinovic wrote a detailed guide to using Orbot on iOS or Android.[13]

In January 2023, Ramces Red of MakeTechEasier.com wrote instructions for using the Tor network with Orbot for a mobile Monero wallet.[14]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Shakeel, Irfan (April 2011). "Orbot: Tor- Anonymous on Android". eHacking.net. http://www.ehacking.net/2011/04/orbot-tor-anonymous-on-android.html. 
  2. ↑ Orr, Andrew (2022-02-28). "Need Tor on iOS? 'Orbot' has Arrived on the Platform" (in en-US). https://www.macobserver.com/news/orbot-on-ios/. 
  3. ↑ Farivar, Cyrus (15 February 2012). "From encryption to darknets: As governments snoop, activists fight back". Ars Technica. https://arstechnica.com/business/the-networked-society/2012/02/from-encryption-to-darknets-as-governments-snoop-activists-fight-back.ars. 
  4. ↑ "Advice for reporting securely from an Android device" (in fr). https://ijnet.org/fr/node/3302. 
  5. ↑ Vaas, Lisa (2016-01-21). "Facebook users get support for safe browsing with Tor on Androids" (in en-US). https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2016/01/21/facebook-users-get-support-for-safe-browsing-with-tor-on-androids/. 
  6. ↑ Drake, Nate (2021-07-28). "Best privacy apps for Android in 2021" (in en). https://www.techradar.com/best/best-privacy-apps-for-android. 
  7. ↑ "15 best Android browsers for surfing whatever website you want" (in en-US). 2021-07-29. https://www.androidauthority.com/best-android-browsers-320252/. 
  8. ↑ "Tor Project unveils plans to route device traffic through Tor anonymity network with new VPN-like service" (in en). 2021-11-18. https://portswigger.net/daily-swig/tor-project-unveils-plans-to-route-device-traffic-through-tor-anonymity-network-with-new-vpn-like-service. 
  9. ↑ Orr, Andrew (2022-02-28). "Need Tor on iOS? 'Orbot' has Arrived on the Platform" (in en-US). https://www.macobserver.com/news/orbot-on-ios/. 
  10. ↑ Shubham, Agarwal (2022-04-17). "What is Tor and how it can help you be anonymous online" (in en). https://www.laptopmag.com/features/what-is-tor-and-how-it-can-help-you-be-anonymous-online. 
  11. ↑ Mohsin, Laiba (2022-07-06). "What Is Dark Web & How To Access It?" (in en-US). https://www.phoneworld.com.pk/what-is-dark-web-how-to-access-it/. 
  12. ↑ Mujezinovic, Damir (2022-10-27). "The 5 Best Free Apps to Strengthen Your Smartphone's Security" (in en). https://www.makeuseof.com/free-apps-boost-smartphones-security/. 
  13. ↑ Mujezinovic, Damir (2022-11-07). "How to Access Tor on Your Smartphone" (in en). https://www.makeuseof.com/use-orbot-access-tor-smartphone/. 
  14. ↑ Red, Ramces (2023-01-04). "How to Host A Monero Node on Tor in Linux" (in en-US). https://www.maketecheasier.com/host-monero-node-on-tor-linux/. 

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