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Counter Galois Onion: Improved encryption for Tor circuit traffic
Tor is upgrading its relay encryption algorithm for improved security. In upcoming releases, Arti and Tor will both support a new encryption algorithm called Counter Galois Onion (CGO). CGO prevents attackers from tampering with encrypted traffic, adds forward secrecy, and brings Tor's encryption up to modern…
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Security & PrivacyNetworking & Internet2025
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2025 | Counter Galois Onion: Improved encryption for Tor circuit traffic by wrayjustin | 104 | 31 |
