Tor vs VPN | What's the Difference? (and which should you use?)
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Video Timestamps
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0:00 - Introduction
1:26 - Tor (The Onion Router)
4:33 - VPN (Virtual Private Network)
7:01 - Tor/Onion Over VPN
7:19 - DVPN = Decentralized VPN
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What's the difference between Tor and VPN? The answer depends on your reasoning behind one's use. Check out this video to find out what solution is right for you, plus a few other less popular solutions that can provide the privacy and security you need.
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@karanv6277
2 жыл бұрын
when you used TOR does our internet service provider (IPS) know what we r doing or we using tor browser.
@CB-ly4uj
2 жыл бұрын
Fake News, I'm on Google incognito mode and I am completely private.
@matejpoljsak511
2 жыл бұрын
@@CB-ly4uj chrome incognito is just deleting cookies and browser data it does not hide ip adress isp hacking etc. And is not private
@rajasekharareddy4584
2 жыл бұрын
I have a query, which CA is issuing TLS certificates to onion urls? All I know is entire onion urls are unofficial in this case how they get TLS certificate from trusted CA.
@xsystem1
2 жыл бұрын
@@matejpoljsak511 he's just trolling
. Finally I found a channel worth watching. I lift my hat for the integrity and comprehensiveness of material illustrated. Thank you very much.
@AllThingsSecured
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words!
@BlastarX
2 жыл бұрын
Why the dot at the first line ? Mind explaining ?
@riclondon14
2 жыл бұрын
same thing i said. very good content sir
@diopsidegalactic8269
2 жыл бұрын
It found you
People: "Tor vs VPN, which should I use?" Security experts: "Yes"
@Diwasho
2 жыл бұрын
The guy who said "Good luck, I'm behind 7 proxies" probably ran Tor over a VPN, lol.
@davel9514
Жыл бұрын
@@vgwarelearning4057 No, that's not what he said - he's talking about a tech that combines the 2, not "connecting to a vpn and then use Tor). In fact, Tor actually states on their website NOT to use a VPN and then use Tor.
@LC-hd5dc
Жыл бұрын
@@davel9514 also rewatch 7:02, tor over vpn is literally just using tor+vpn
@davel9514
Жыл бұрын
@@LC-hd5dc I guess I missed something, because I'm pretty sure he said DON'T use Tor+VPN at some point in this video, and like I said their own website states not using a VPN is the better option.
@GalacticTimeLord
Жыл бұрын
These comments are so cringe.
You are the one channel I actually recommend when it comes to layman cybersecurity. My friend had an identity theft episode because he didn't take his security seriously and after extensive research (which began before his episode) I recommended to him chiefly two things: That he use 2-factor authentication (most important IMO) and that he also not reuse passwords. I remember he shared with me his Hulu password and it was only five characters and also his first name. That's when I knew he needed help... The only channel I've ever recommended to others about their online security is yours. Because you've earned it. And I thank you for that.
@JonathanGillies
Жыл бұрын
What are your thoughts on Braxman?
@theoldtheatre
Жыл бұрын
Was his name Steve? I bet it was Steve
This is an amazingly put together video. Thank you for taking your time to teach us a thing or two about internet security.
@AllThingsSecured
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
You explained this issue better in one video than anyone else I’ve yet heard
@AllThingsSecured
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
This is the greatest video on the subject VPN vs TOR i've seen. Clear, simplified, you explain what each is and their differencies, in less than 10 min. Perfect thanks !
@freedomisdead9638
Ай бұрын
Tor project number one donator is U.S government, google it ahahah
Am an Aussie , we like things explained simply which you have done beautifully!! Subbed and liked 👌😊
@AllThingsSecured
2 жыл бұрын
Ha! Thanks!
This was great information. I had a great understanding but this helps put it into real world terms. Thanks.
@AllThingsSecured
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, John!
I like the pace and tone of voice he used to speak. I like his balanced assessment of the uses of both tools. I like that he provided other alternatives, but most of all... MOST OF ALL, I liked that he didnt tell us to like and subscribe before we even understood the value and incentive of his work. I appreciate that. Logged in just to say that and like 👍🏾
@AllThingsSecured
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that 👍🏻
@roundcornerent
Жыл бұрын
Actually HE DID say like and sub @ 1:20 sorry
That was an EXCELLENT simple explanation of TOR.
@AllThingsSecured
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
You did a great job breaking things down and not being sensational about things, I appreciate that.
I hit the "like" button and subscribed because of the info you provided. It was clear and simple, therefore easy to follow and understand. Thanks.
@AllThingsSecured
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
As a novice working to enter cybersecurity this has to be the most succinct video on tor vs vpn I’ve seen, thank you!
Another good video, brief and to the point. Well explained without amateur dramatics or childish cartoons. I am a recent subscriber to your channel based on your simplistic approach to the topic. I like the explanation for TOR and the good supposition as to who owns/pays for the data throughput on it's servers and exit nodes. Thank you.
@trusttruth9916
2 жыл бұрын
Me Too!
I just found your channel! I've been asking myself so many of these quotations about how secure or private are these services. Thank you so much for making these videos!!!
@AllThingsSecured
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Tyler!!
Good channel thanks.I like speed of delivery and no distracting music plus good information.
@AllThingsSecured
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
Thank you for explaining in simple terms the difference between a TOR network and a VPN
@AllThingsSecured
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
I just found your channel via this video. Very educational on Tor & VPN strengths & weaknesses. When you pointed out that ppl handling their keys to commercial VPNs, it confirmed my suspicion on why I didn’t get a VPN yet & I’m gonna use the Tor/VPN solution that you suggested since I just downloaded Tor today.
@Tosmasta00
2 жыл бұрын
For an extra layer you could run tor/vpn combo inside a VM (Virtual Machine)
@jim-7965
2 жыл бұрын
@@Tosmasta00 how does this work ?
@mad.9
Жыл бұрын
@@jim-7965 If you run a VM and connect to a VPN and Tor inside it, even if someone manages to find your data it belongs to the VM and not your actual device. To put it simply, think of a VM like a garbage bag: even if you fill it with garbage, your home stays clean. After it's full, you just replace it with a new bag. Thats basically how a VM can act for your device. Basically it creates a virtual computer that runs through an app instead of hardware. If you configure a VM properly on a network level, you can avoid getting your device fingerprinted (ID'd) since the VM will get fingerprinted instead your host device. Any system data collected is isolated from your physical device and belongs to the VM, which you can restart (Just like any garbage you collect is seperate from your home and belongs in the garbage bag, which you can just replace). That's also how VMs protect you from malware. Any malware downloaded will only affect the VM and not your actual device. So if you're worried about suspicious files just use a VM to test first.
Thank you for the concise, straightforward ‘yes or no’ answer right from the start.
Excellent presenter. Content and delivery are spot on. Production quality is not the most sophisticated... but the content and the strength of the presenter steal the show. Liked. Subscribed.
@AllThingsSecured
Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Quality gets better with every video, I hope.
Very professionally made video, clear and concise, and looks like you spent some time editing this. I learned something, since I use express vpn, but not a tor router.
Great explanation I've tried VPN and Tor at the same time and my download speeds using torrents was 20% of bandwidth. With a VPN only (fastest server) I got 75% bandwidth. Without any protection I got 60%
@AllThingsSecured
2 жыл бұрын
So in your experience, your download speeds were higher with a VPN? While not impossible, it’s not very common.
@tanyaternowesky2221
2 жыл бұрын
@@AllThingsSecured I know some of the vpn providers optimize servers for torrent traffic, while not using a vpn your speed can be throttled by the isp when downloading torrents.
This so straight to the point and informative. Top quality channel here on security, hands down.
@AllThingsSecured
Жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏
Great channel, great info in a layman's explanation yet covered in a professional manner, Thanks and Glad i Subbed
I always learn anything new from your vids
@AllThingsSecured
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
Thank you very much for this video, for this topic. Yes, it really does take time and money to make a very good video. Thumbs up!
@AllThingsSecured
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! And thanks for the thumbs up/comment :)
Your video is presented so well for someone like me that has nothing to hide but needs geo axsess to tv viewing but the way you explain it makes me want to learn more and to learn from advancing technology thanks for this so easy to understand and learn from
I mainly use a VPN to securely connect to my home network from the outside to access my NAS, website, domotics/IoT, printer, etc. Similarly also use a VPN for accessing any websites securely while on a public Wifi. I would add that to the advantages of a VPN, although "normal" usage of a VPN would be from your home to a defined "outside" securely for indicated reasons as in the video. Tor usage maybe nice for safe but slow browsing from home. using Tor over VPN is interesting for sure. DVPN: I will look into this one. Thanks for the clear explanation and distinction of it all.
Very complete and correct information, hope it helps clarifying false claims. Also... uh... never thought of routing TOR through a VPN but the video has a point there. As for TOR, it's prolly invincible, for most if not all practical purposes, tracking it is just beyond difficult.
@AllThingsSecured
2 жыл бұрын
It would be very difficult to track, that’s for sure.
Very clear to understand. Thanks ! Subbed.
@AllThingsSecured
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jafer! 🙏
Great Explanation, this really helped me to understand better between VPN and TOR
An accurate and factually correct report, very nice.
@AllThingsSecured
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting.
First time on this channel, great info. subscribed and liked.
This video was perfect perfect perfect keep up the good work and I'm subscribed for life.👍
Josh, thank you for such a good video.
@AllThingsSecured
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
This was a informative video. Thank you.
Another good alternative is TAILS, which is used on a Flash drive and boots up on your computer - nothing is on your computer, and everything is on your Flash drive or external HDD if you want. It comes with TOR, THUNDERBIRD, an OFFICE to use, Keypass, and a few other items. It is free and not difficult to install on a flash drive. A good video explaining the differences between VPN and TOR and when they should be used.
@machoprotegido5607
Ай бұрын
That's awesome. Does it work on an android phone via usb c otg?
@55Quirll
Ай бұрын
@@machoprotegido5607 I don't know, I know that TOR works on Redmi - an Android - Haven't tried it on my iPhone but I believe TOR would work. Not sure about the OS though.
Thanks dude this really helped me a lot I did the steps that's you did thanks man!
Thanks for such a lucid explaination! Subscribing your channel man
@AllThingsSecured
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
This video earned you my subscription.
@AllThingsSecured
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it 👍🏻
We sell a VPN service to individuals (and offices), but the key advantage of our service besides encryption is that it places the user behind a next-generation firewall. That can be our data center or in their own home (permitting them to appear to be using the Internet from their home even when traveling). This provides essential protection from many forms of hacking and malware.
WOW! This was expertly presented. You have a new subscriber!
@AllThingsSecured
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Elijah!
This dude is awesome, great vids!
Thoughtfully composed narration. Well done.
@AllThingsSecured
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏
Amazing video my amigo, cheers from Venezuela.
ah that was very helpful, simple, and informative. Subbed & Thanks
@AllThingsSecured
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub!
Very informative, nice contents explain both in a way that a newbie also understands it.
Josh, thanks for another great video-- really enjoying your channel and the privacy tech you discuss. I wonder if you're aware of any tools that help protect against browser fingerprinting? If so, any chance we could see a video on this? After all, any other methods of privacy are a whole lot less effective if your browser is screaming out "Hey- this is who I am!" Thanks again
@AllThingsSecured
2 жыл бұрын
Great suggestion, Joe! I’ll add it to the list.
I agree with you on your points and technical remarks; it must be said is much easier to access your data from your provider, than ask them to a vpn service located in a different country, so it’s an additional strong bureaucratic barrier.
You're the first youtuber that talks about dvpn nice
@AllThingsSecured
2 жыл бұрын
I’m sure I’m not the first, but thanks!
Amazing content as always
@AllThingsSecured
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
I can't thank you enough... hands down the best video for beginnners
U gotta make it look so easy, thx bro!
TNice tutorials video really helped! Thank you ❤
Thx .Nice easy beginners guide. helped plenty!
I learned something new again. Thanks
@AllThingsSecured
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it! You’re welcome 😎
@stevenfurticksupport5073
2 жыл бұрын
@drew_hacks01 on Telegram helped me with good and strong VPN thanks for your time
Thank you for detailed information.
@AllThingsSecured
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, Ake!
Thanks for the info, I found it very helpful.
Very nice explanation. Thanks
@AllThingsSecured
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Rafal!
VPN might actually also help on ISP spying. They (ISP) can't see the content of a secure page but they sure can see the URLs of the pages that you visit and also the protocols that you are using. Plus they (all of them) have direct access and monitoring on your local network through the pre-compromised backdoor (aka service) accounts that are invisible and preinstalled on you free ISP router. That alone is a good reason for VPN usage and that is what most of people mean when they are talking about VPN privacy.
@sicfxmusic
2 жыл бұрын
You mean without VPN, ISP can see the contents of secure page such as an email inbox?
@ORION-ir5dx
2 жыл бұрын
This statement is not unconfusing
@korghkyron
2 жыл бұрын
@@ORION-ir5dx I agree about ISP: They can see anything trough the router. Some time ago, i put some "barriers" to minimize the exposition: Firewall (physical) between the router and my network. Also, behind of firewall, i put an enterprise grade core switch with VLANS and multiple network segments. Nothing is 100% secure but its better than nothing :)
@gregorymorse8423
2 жыл бұрын
The question is if DNS goes through the VPN or not. If it does, its encrypted and the ISP cannot see it. Otherwise you must find a way to secure DNS.
@gregorymorse8423
2 жыл бұрын
They can't see protocol for sure beyond IP which is fundamental for routing. UDP and TCP packets could be identified but ports are used, and protocol is not guaranteed. Sure some simple heuristics are right 99% of the time, but these generic protocols can be used however you program them to.
Your videos are very top-quality stuff. thanks.
@AllThingsSecured
Жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏
Great video! What if you already have a corporate VPN? Does using a personal VPN or Tor make sense in that case?
@AllThingsSecured
2 жыл бұрын
Layering them on top of each other might not work, but when you’re on a personal device, it would be helpful.
Love the analogy
👍👍👍Thank you, learnt something new today. 🙂
@AllThingsSecured
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, Bob!
Thank you for sharing 🙏🏻
@AllThingsSecured
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure
Thank you for the easy to understand explanation! I will follow for more! I do have a question (sorry for the long question)...Let's say Im working remotely for a big bank. They provide me with a company laptop, VPN and a Yubikey (which allows access to their system each day). Per their policy I'm NOT allowed to log into there network if I'm outside of the US but I need to travel outside of US at some point. Their VPN DOES support the country I'm traveling to but regardless of that I'm "not allowed" to. I obviously can't install any personal VPN to their computer (and it already had the company VPN installed) BUT I can purchase a router from Express VPN (for example) and connect to it as if it were WIFI without an issue. Now I'd be using double VPN to maintain my location private. I know my speed would probably be impacted
@godloves811
2 жыл бұрын
Would I have any issues? Are there any risks of them finding out that I am in fact outside of US. Do you have any recommendation or suggestions? I know that banks have better security and can probably bypass certain things but I am unsure. I don't want to lose my job! Thank you in advance! Keep the videos coming!
@totoztototo
2 жыл бұрын
Did you get fired yet?
Very informative. Thanks.
That analogy and simple explanation was amazingly well said for someone kind of slow like me
@AllThingsSecured
11 ай бұрын
Glad to hear it, Adrian!
well explained ✨
@AllThingsSecured
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Hi Josh....love your amazing videos. Question, I downloaded Tor a couple of weeks ago, didn't use it yet till I know what I'm doing. Yesterday I was cleaning old photos - images I have in my Mac documents, and I found inside of one of my wife's real Estate folders, a lot of hidden Tor stuff. This never happend before, and I got nervous and deleted Tor. I also found the regular Tor foulder in the applications folder, which is normal. Any advice on this subject, will be appreciated. Thanks
@AllThingsSecured
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rudy. Honestly, I don’t have any idea why you would have Tor files there. I assume you just downloaded the Tor browser, correct?
@Rudy2053
2 жыл бұрын
@@AllThingsSecured Yes Sir...only the browser. Do you trust Tor?? maybe I downloaded it from the wrong web, who knows..thanks anyway.
Thanks "All things secured" for the explaining. This subjects generally are confused.
Informative. Thanks for sharing.
Great information thanks for the review.
@AllThingsSecured
3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@stevenfurticksupport5073
2 жыл бұрын
@drew_hacks01 on Telegram helped me with good and strong VPN thanks for your time
Awesome video, subbed!
helped so so much this is a greatly put together video
@AllThingsSecured
Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it.
Thank you! It helped a lot.
thanks a lot for the informative video 👍👍
Great video. Thank you!
Thanks for the excellent video!
Thanks for the vid!
2:15 that’s a good analogy of the TOR network
@AllThingsSecured
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I’m glad it’s helpful.
you just earned a sub. thanks!
4:47 There is a third option, in being to be able to use it as part of a server-client configuration to force a specific routing. Since the infrastructure is run on AS and BGP (paraphrased) your ISP throws your traffic a certain way and from there it gets taken over by the nodes owned by the company who set it up, which in turn they (aka the localized network) decides which way your traffic should go to reach a cetain destination. And sometimes that "order of last resort" method is resulting in a less than optimal path, causing higher packet loss and latency.
@TSWARD-xb9rk
2 жыл бұрын
Huh? The average persons response. Which is why we are all fair game to the world of CROOKED
Very Helpful, thank you!
@AllThingsSecured
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
Very good video Josh.. I'm newly subscribed.. Is a VPN better for 3rd party apps over tor? Filmplus, Cinema HD etc..
Great video thanks for the info 👍🏻👍🏻
@AllThingsSecured
Жыл бұрын
No problem 👍
Lovely video! Thank you very much!
Thank You So much for this information .... I've paid for vpn services more than 10 times this year alone and they all just don't seem to help as much as i want them to ... so frustrating!!
Good info. Thanks.
@AllThingsSecured
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
Great info…subscribed
youtube suggestion done right! subscribed
@AllThingsSecured
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
Early on, You ntion a tutorial You've made, concerning the content setup. I can't seem to see it in Your description though?
I just tried tracert command with ProtonVPN and I could see the difference with VPN enabled and off. How does it look with Tor ?
Thank you sir for making this video, really helped a lot.
@AllThingsSecured
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped, Akash!
Nice tutorial Micheal, great video to get us started. May you tell - how do I link two or more channels (in the rack channel) as to share the sa
Great brother
Thx very good explained
Mysterium 👍
@AllThingsSecured
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been enjoying their service! What do you like about it?
@SECYBERSAFE
2 жыл бұрын
Have been using mysterium also
Trying to use TOR to access any sites in Japan is phenomenally difficult - out of 30-40 attempts to login to Pixiv art community I accessed it twice after endless rounds of Captcha verifications....very, very frustrating....been using Express vpn for about 6 months and I'd give it a 10 out of 10.