Tor Browser/Kali Linux



for debian base distros, usualy
sudo apt update && apt install -y tor torbrowser-launcher

to open from terminal
torbrowser-launcher

[or read the Kali docs]
 
for debian base distros, usualy
sudo apt update && apt install -y tor torbrowser-launcher
So they finally added it to the repos. I have been out the game long. Still grab it from Tor Project directly.
 
I have been out the game long. Still grab it from Tor Project directly.
Not quit this is the launcher for Debian, when you first use it it will download all the necessary files from the tor project

I stick to Anonsurf, but hey this is Linux, your choice or whatever floats your boat
 
What's the simplest way to install TOR on Kali Linux?
I actually got it straight from the Tor Project. After that it requires a connection to the Tor network to update it.

I've noticed that the Kali repo doesn't always have the most current stuff. It was like over a month behind on Metasploit which is currently 6.4.27 for the free version. The current version of the Tor browser is 13.5.5.

Signed,

Matthew Campbell
 
I had a lot of problems with Tor on Kali, when I launched it multiple instances would open and the CPU was at !00% and I had to uninstall it. Now I use Tor only with Tails.
 
I had a lot of problems with Tor on Kali, when I launched it multiple instances would open and the CPU was at !00% and I had to uninstall it. Now I use Tor only with Tails.
You can only run one copy of the Tor browser at a time. It opens 127.0.0.1:9150 and the second copy will not be able to do so since the address and port will already be in use. Running the Tor browser on Kali Linux shouldn't otherwise be any different than any other Linux distribution.

Signed,

Matthew Campbell
 
You can only run one copy of the Tor browser at a time. It opens 127.0.0.1:9150 and the second copy will not be able to do so since the address and port will already be in use. Running the Tor browser on Kali Linux shouldn't otherwise be any different than any other Linux distribution.

Signed,

Matthew Campbell
I reinstalled Tor from tar.xz file, for now it works fine without bridge, but does not work with the bridge. As you can see from the attached screenshot when I use the bridge remain open two instances and the CPU consumption is very high. I had to uninstall it again.
 

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I reinstalled Tor from tar.xz file, for now it works fine without bridge, but does not work with the bridge. As you can see from the attached screenshot when I use the bridge remain open two instances and the CPU consumption is very high. I had to uninstall it again.
Sometimes a bridge may be unavailable. When you choose to use a bridge you are totally dependent on that one bridge for your connection to the Tor network. You can ask for a new bridge. I've had to do this from time to time.

Signed,

Matthew Campbell
 
Thank you all for your input. This is very good information.I have tried installation via the Kali documents without success, so I figured there was a glitch someone knew.
 
Thank you all for your input. This is very good information.I have tried installation via the Kali documents without success, so I figured there was a glitch someone knew.
You should be able to get the Tor browser straight from the Tor Project and install it in any compatible Linux distribution. It only works on a 64 bit system, not a 32 bit system.

Signed,

Matthew Campbell
 
You should be able to get the Tor browser straight from the Tor Project and install it in any compatible Linux distribution.
That's true, I've been reading tor FAQ and according to them, this is the preferred method to install Tor.
However this method is not recommended according to Debian team, because Debian team does minor modifications to upstream packages.

So there are pros and cons:

Pros of Debian package is stability limited to security fixes.
Cons of Debian package is outdated package lacking latest improvements.

Pros to Tor project package is latest features and possibly bug fixes.
Cons of Tor project package is lack of CVE disclosure with automated tools such as debsecan

What do you prefer ultimately boils down to what you expect from each?
Stability, security fixes and CVE report over latest and greatest software with possibly more bugs?
 
That's true, I've been reading tor FAQ and according to them, this is the preferred method to install Tor.
However this method is not recommended according to Debian team, because Debian team does minor modifications to upstream packages.

So there are pros and cons:

Pros of Debian package is stability limited to security fixes.
Cons of Debian package is outdated package lacking latest improvements.

Pros to Tor project package is latest features and possibly bug fixes.
Cons of Tor project package is lack of CVE disclosure with automated tools such as debsecan

What do you prefer ultimately boils down to what you expect from each?
Stability, security fixes and CVE report over latest and greatest software with possibly more bugs?
Personally I prefer to get it straight from the source.

Signed,

Matthew Campbell
 
Personally I prefer to get it straight from the source.
The only problem I have with that is you have to trust multiple sources.
Trusting for e.g. 10 people with one issue is not the same as trusting one person with same issue.

If something goes bad in later case you'll know who to blame, however in prior case you have only yourself to blame.
 
Update: I was able to successfully install and realized it was a syntax error on my part. Thank you to everyone who responded.
 
One good reason to use Parrot OS, it's got TOR by default . There are things I dislike about parrot, but everything you need is pretty much ready, for a live environment it's my preferred because everything seems to work so well from the get go. When I plug in my wireless adapter too, it's ready right away. The only thing I dislike is the UI, everything on the left side is annoying as hell for me, but if you are using a pen testing distribution it's probably good to take a second to think before doing anything anyway.

Between Parrot and Tails, I think you're pretty well covered for most situations, not that you shouldn't use Kali.
 
One good reason to use Parrot OS, it's got TOR by default . There are things I dislike about parrot, but everything you need is pretty much ready, for a live environment it's my preferred because everything seems to work so well from the get go. When I plug in my wireless adapter too, it's ready right away. The only thing I dislike is the UI, everything on the left side is annoying as hell for me, but if you are using a pen testing distribution it's probably good to take a second to think before doing anything anyway.

Between Parrot and Tails, I think you're pretty well covered for most situations, not that you shouldn't use Kali.
I definitely like Parrot as well, and tails! What are your thoughts on Whonix?
 
I definitely like Parrot as well, and tails! What are your thoughts on Whonix?
No experience! I've tried it as a VM but I didn't care for the UI much. I don't think I'd have too much need for it. What Tails can't do, Qubes OS probably does even better considering whonix is on qubes by default I think...
What has your experience with whonix been like?
 
No experience! I've tried it as a VM but I didn't care for the UI much. I don't think I'd have too much need for it. What Tails can't do, Qubes OS probably does even better considering whonix is on qubes by default I think...
What has your experience with whonix been like?
I have only recently downloaded it and have not had time to try it yet. I am looking forward to doing that soon. At first glance, it seems pretty well thought out. I'm sure I will have some questions for this group when I get into it. I enjoy reading about comparisons between tails, Qubes, and Whonix.
 


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