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Anonymous Communication Networks: Usage Analysis and Attack Mechanisms

NCJ Number
306030
Author(s)
Date Published
2012
Length
58 pages
Annotation

This study explains the structure of private internet systems and analyzes current anonymity technologies; proxy servers, remailers, JAP, Tor and I2P.

Abstract

Privacy in communication has been an essential security requirement with the rapid growth of Internet. This has resulted in growing interest in methods for anonymous communication. Several system designs have been developed with the common aim of preserving communication privacy within the shared network environment. (Published abstract provided)

Date Published: January 1, 2012