Anonymity Networks (e.g., Tor)

Anonymity networks like Tor are tools designed to help users browse the internet without revealing their identity or location. They work by routing your internet traffic through multiple servers operated by volunteers worldwide, encrypting your data at each step. This process makes it very difficult for anyone—such as governments, advertisers, or hackers—to trace your online activity back to you. Think of it as passing a letter through several friends before it reaches its destination, ensuring your original address remains hidden. Such networks are essential for privacy, protecting free expression, and bypassing censorship.