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Learn about the real-world challenges and experiences of operating the Tor anonymity network through this 43-minute DEF CON 33 conference talk. Discover what it's like to support a global privacy network serving diverse users from political dissidents to national security analysts. Explore the complexities of educating law enforcement and governments about privacy and end-to-end encryption through firsthand accounts of these challenging conversations. Hear fascinating stories including how Russia accidentally blocked all of Azure for a day, the considerations around presenting Tor talks in China, and encounters with criminal schemes attempting to bribe developers to leave vulnerabilities in the network. Gain insights into the operational realities, ethical dilemmas, and unexpected situations that arise when maintaining critical privacy infrastructure used worldwide.
