Monthly Archives: November 2020

Does Tor provide more benefit or harm? New paper says it depends

reader comments 119 with 74 posters participating Share this story The Tor anonymity network has generated controversy almost constantly since its inception almost two decades ago. Supporters say it’s a vital service for protecting online privacy and circumventing censorship, particularly in countries with poor human rights records. Critics, meanwhile, argue that Tor shields criminals distributing… Read More: Does Tor provide more benefit or harm? New paper says… »

WarGames for real: How one 1983 exercise nearly triggered WWIII

reader comments 128 with 57 posters participating Share this story Update, 11/29/20: It’s a very different Thanksgiving weekend here in 2020, but even if tables were smaller and travel non-existent, Ars staff is off for the holiday in order to recharge, take a mental afk break, and maybe stream a movie or five. But five… Read More: WarGames for real: How one 1983 exercise nearly triggered WWIII »