[tor-bugs] #11384 [TorBrowserButton]: TorBrowser connects over clearnet after activation of 'hidden' torbutton option

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Wed Apr 2 06:35:25 UTC 2014


#11384: TorBrowser connects over clearnet after activation of 'hidden' torbutton
option
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     Reporter:           |      Owner:  mikeperry
  cypherpunks            |     Status:  assigned
         Type:  defect   |  Milestone:
     Priority:  major    |    Version:
    Component:           |   Keywords:  tbb-proxy-bypass, tbb-usability,
  TorBrowserButton       |  MikePerry201404
   Resolution:           |  Parent ID:
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Comment (by cypherpunks):

 >The only indicator to the user that they have been deanonymized is the
 torbutton changes from green to red, which is easily missed.

 It's very major indicator. If it's red then better not to start using
 Torbrowser even.

 >for people who do not allow TB access to the Tor ControlPort* this button
 is red anyway

 If Torbrowser used as standalone app that not starting Tor and have no
 configured ControlPort then you can to remove Torlauncher extension
 (remove `tor-launcher at torproject.org.xpi` file before starting). Indicator
 should be green after that as long as Torbutton enabled.

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