non-encrypted connections from Tor exit relays
hi, generalized question about Tor exit relays and exit relay operators. do some exit relay operators have a policy to prevent connections leaving their exit node via non-encrypted ports (e.g. port 25)? this could be a philosophical position - not even wanting to be in a position to observe users' data passing through the exit node in clear text. or a pragmatic position - hoping that encrypted connections provide some level (even very weak) of plausible deniability in the event that a connection attracts the attention of law enforcement. this is just my thoughts.
Hi ! SMTP ports are often used for spamming so that's why most exit relay operators blocking them. Spamming from your machine = abuse reports = potential suspension of your service by provider
On 09/10/2020 4:52 PM kirgali@riseup.net wrote:
hi, generalized question about Tor exit relays and exit relay operators. do some exit relay operators have a policy to prevent connections leaving their exit node via non-encrypted ports (e.g. port 25)?
this could be a philosophical position - not even wanting to be in a position to observe users' data passing through the exit node in clear text. or a pragmatic position - hoping that encrypted connections provide some level (even very weak) of plausible deniability in the event that a connection attracts the attention of law enforcement. this is just my thoughts. _______________________________________________ tor-relays mailing list tor-relays@lists.torproject.org https://lists.torproject.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/tor-relays
On Thu, September 10, 2020 2:52 pm, kirgali@riseup.net wrote:
hi, generalized question about Tor exit relays and exit relay operators. do some exit relay operators have a policy to prevent connections leaving their exit node via non-encrypted ports (e.g. port 25)?
Although the intent of your statement is understandable, ports themselves are not "encrypted" or otherwise. The traffic commonly carried on them could be of a protocol that is such. Also remember to consider protocols like SMTP on both ports 25 and 587 will commonly start as plaintext and elevate through the use of STARTTLS.
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