Jacob Applebaum

Jacob Applebaum is a computer security researcher and journalist known for his work on online privacy and censorship issues. He contributed to uncovering government surveillance practices and was involved with the strong encryption movement. Applebaum co-founded the Tor Project, which develops tools to help users browse the internet anonymously. His advocacy emphasizes digital rights and secure communication. In recent years, he faced allegations of misconduct, which he has denied, leading to complex discussions about privacy, accountability, and ethics within the tech community.