Anonymity • Intermediate
Tor Masterclass
Master the Tor network from basics to advanced techniques. Learn anonymous browsing, hidden services, operational security, and privacy.
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3.0 hours of content
Last updated Oct 2025
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What You'll Learn
xplain how the internet and IP routing work — and why Tor was created.
Understand how Tor’s onion routing provides layered encryption and anonymity.
Identify threats, flaws, and common misconceptions about Tor and VPNs.
Install and configure Tor on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.
Use Tor Browser securely, customize settings, and apply advanced privacy configurations.
Understand and apply pluggable transports, bridges, and entry guards to bypass censorship.
Configure and run your own Tor relay or bridge — even on a Raspberry Pi.
Interact with Tor programmatically using Python and Tor libraries (txtorcon, Stem, etc.).
Use advanced tools like Nyx, Onionoo, Tor Metrics, and OONI to analyze network behavior.
Host .onion websites, chat rooms, and file-sharing services using OnionShare.
Compare secure operating systems (Tails, Qubes, Whonix) and integrate Tor with them.
Detect and mitigate threats, fingerprinting, and deanonymization attempts.
Apply real-world OpSec and dark web safety practices when investigating or interacting online.
Instructor
Freeb00t
Founder of Dark Web Academy
OSCP | CISSP | M.S. Cybersecurity
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This course includes:
- 52 video lessons
- 2 quizzes
- Lifetime access
- Access on all devices
Course Curriculum
Introduction and Ethics
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Pre-Course Warning
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Community Introduction
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Course Introduction
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Cybersecurity Ethics and the Dark Web
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Pre-Course Quiz for Tor
Foundations of Tor
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What is Tor?
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How the Internet Works
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History of Tor
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Tor Alternatives
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Comparing Tor to Chrome
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Comparing Tor Proxy to VPN
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Debunking VPN Selling Point
Deep Dive into Onion Services
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Diving into the Tor Proxy
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Onion Routing Essentials
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Overview of .onion
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.Onion Domains
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Onion Routing Flaws
Installing and Setup
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Installing Tor on Windows
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Installing Tor on Mac
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Installing Tor on Linux
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Tor on Android
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Tor on IOS
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First time Running Tor
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Advance Tor Tips and Tricks
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Pluggable Transports: Overview
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An overview to Tor Bridges and Entry Guards
Enhanced Privacy and Security Measures
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Ultimate Privacy with Tor
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VPNs and Tor
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Importance of Keeping Tor Updated
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Detecting Threats on Tor
Setting Up and Running a Tor Node
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Running a Tor Node: Requirements
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Running a Tor Node: Introduction
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Running a Tor Node: Setup with Raspberry Pi
Advanced Tor Usage and Integrations
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Using Tor with Python: Introduction
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Using Tor with Python: Setting up the Script
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Using Tor in Code (Intro)
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Nyx
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Tor Metrics
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Onionoo
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Shadow
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Tor Birdy
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Txtorcon
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OONI
Communication and OS Optimization
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Email and Tor
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OnionShare for File Sharing
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Onion Share for Website Hosting
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OnionShare for Anonymous Chat
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Instant Messaging
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Secure OS overview
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When to Use Secure OS
Bonus!
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Tor Onion Links
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Case Studies of Tor in Action
Course Final and Review
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Final Quiz
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Course Outro
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