[tor-bugs] #26359 [Core Tor/Tor]: DoS and timed attacks via unencrypted network time protocols

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#26359: DoS and timed attacks via unencrypted network time protocols
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 Reporter:  time_attacker           |          Owner:  (none)
     Type:  defect                  |         Status:  new
 Priority:  High                    |      Milestone:
Component:  Core Tor/Tor            |        Version:
 Severity:  Major                   |     Resolution:
 Keywords:  time, NTP, DoS, attack  |  Actual Points:
Parent ID:                          |         Points:
 Reviewer:                          |        Sponsor:
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Comment (by time_attacker):

 This seems to be a good way to address this problem but it should apply to
 Tor itself, not only Tails:
 https://tails.boum.org/contribute/design/Time_syncing/

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