Tor (The Onion Router) is a popular tool used by many to browse the internet anonymously. While Tor has legitimate uses for privacy-conscious users, it is also frequently exploited by malicious actors to hide their identities and carry out harmful activities such as DDoS attacks, hacking attempts, phishing, and distributing malware.
Attackers often leverage Tor exit nodes to mask their real IP addresses, making it difficult to trace the origin of the attack. This makes Tor an attractive tool for bad actors looking to bypass traditional security measures.
How cPFence Can Help You Block Malicious Traffic from Tor
With cPFence, you can easily block all traffic originating from Tor exit nodes, ensuring that your server is protected from unwanted or suspicious activities carried out by anonymous attackers. By blocking Tor IPs, you prevent hackers from using this network as a cover for their malicious operations.
Blocking Tor IPs via CLI
To block all traffic from Tor exit nodes, simply run the following command from the cPFence CLI:
cpfence --blacklist-country torThis command will blacklist all known Tor exit nodes, effectively cutting off access to your server from any traffic originating from the Tor network.
By blocking Tor traffic, you are significantly reducing the risk of attacks that rely on anonymity to target your system. This is especially useful for servers handling sensitive information or those that have been targeted by persistent anonymous threats.
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