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Discussion => Security => Topic started by: Happy12345 on June 19, 2012, 04:00 pm

Title: Tor on iPad
Post by: Happy12345 on June 19, 2012, 04:00 pm
I'm sure this has been discussed but I can't seem to find it. Can anyone instruct me on how I get Tor on my iPad 2 or point me in the direction so I can figure out how to do it? I would really appreciate it!!
Title: Re: Tor on iPad
Post by: thguardstgeorge on June 19, 2012, 04:33 pm
G'day can't say I've heard of one and a quick search of the forum proved fruitless but I reckon it would be a great idea for a developer to jump on it if it hasn't already been done.
Also an Android app would be great if anyone knows of one/can be bothered making one.
Title: Re: Tor on iPad
Post by: AnonDude on June 19, 2012, 05:15 pm
I think the only app for iPad that allows TOR is called Onion browser.
Title: Re: Tor on iPad
Post by: oscarzululondon on June 19, 2012, 07:20 pm
G'day can't say I've heard of one and a quick search of the forum proved fruitless but I reckon it would be a great idea for a developer to jump on it if it hasn't already been done.
Also an Android app would be great if anyone knows of one/can be bothered making one.

There already is an Android app.

You shouldn't browse Tor from any mobile device though, it's incredibly insecure.
Title: Re: Tor on iPad
Post by: vlad1m1r on June 19, 2012, 07:33 pm
I'm sure this has been discussed but I can't seem to find it. Can anyone instruct me on how I get Tor on my iPad 2 or point me in the direction so I can figure out how to do it? I would really appreciate it!!

I'm currently working with another seller on setting up Android Tablets for use with Silk Road. Properly set up I think they could potentially be more secure than a home computer due to the fact the device encryption couldn't be overcome by a conventional cold boot attack.

At the moment I've ordered a few samples from a wholesaler friend and we're just testing them to make sure they're reliable, exciting times ahead, watch this space!

V.
Title: Re: Tor on iPad
Post by: oscarzululondon on June 19, 2012, 09:04 pm
I'm sure this has been discussed but I can't seem to find it. Can anyone instruct me on how I get Tor on my iPad 2 or point me in the direction so I can figure out how to do it? I would really appreciate it!!

I'm currently working with another seller on setting up Android Tablets for use with Silk Road. Properly set up I think they could potentially be more secure than a home computer due to the fact the device encryption couldn't be overcome by a conventional cold boot attack.

At the moment I've ordered a few samples from a wholesaler friend and we're just testing them to make sure they're reliable, exciting times ahead, watch this space!

V.

I was having a debate with "Shannon" here about that last night, it's good to see at least I was right and it's already being put into practice.

Make sure you don't use the latest version of ICS on the tablets, it has serious issues with Tor.
Title: Re: Tor on iPad
Post by: Raoul Duke on June 19, 2012, 09:09 pm
I think the only app for iPad that allows TOR is called Onion browser.

Yep, that's what I'm using now :) works fine. I wouldn't make any orders on it cos copying and pasting with the gpg would be a nightmare, but it's fine for the forum
Title: Re: Tor on iPad
Post by: Hamb999 on June 19, 2012, 09:31 pm
There is an iPad app called Covert Browser.  It can handle Tor.  You can check the forums and tormail.org, but I have been unsuccessful logging into SR.

I did a search and found others complaining that Covert Browser cannot connect to SR.  Maybe it's a hidden service thing?
Title: Re: Tor on iPad
Post by: oscarzululondon on June 19, 2012, 11:06 pm
how many android devices out there have luks-style encryption, i'm not up to date on my android shit but i was only aware of the nexus

Anything running Android 4.X (Ice Cream Sandwich).
Title: Re: Tor on iPad
Post by: thguardstgeorge on June 20, 2012, 03:02 pm
You raise a good point about the lack of security when using mobile devices to browse Tor. I hadn't thought about that one
Title: Re: Tor on iPad
Post by: BigEasy on August 23, 2012, 02:10 am
vlad1m1r  so how goes the tests of the android tablets?

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