In today's digital world, online privacy is a growing concern. Public Wi-Fi networks, while convenient, expose your browsing activity to potential snooping. Fear not, privacy advocates! This blog introduces **TorFi**, a powerful tool that transforms your Raspberry Pi into an anonymous WiFi hotspot, shielding your browsing activity from prying eyes.
What is TorFi?
TorFi, leverages the power of the Tor network to anonymize your internet traffic. By creating a personal hotspot on your Raspberry Pi, TorFi routes your internet traffic through the Tor network, a maze of servers that obfuscates your location and online activity. it's a fully automated script for raspbian OS. no extra configuration necessary. It Configured TOR hotspot starts automatically on boot. Encrypted Tor WiFi Access Point You can setup again for changes SSID or PASS. Default SSID "TorFi" & Password "hacktronian".
Things You Need
- Raspberry Pi 3/4 (I'm using 3B+)
- SD Card (16 GB)
- Card Reader/SD Card Adoptor
- PowerBank/Charger
- HDMI Cable
- PC/Laptop
Setting Up TorFi
First Download Raspbian OS for RPi and Etcher.
- Flash Raspbian OS on Your SD Card Using Etcher.
- Create a simple empty file named ssh on Boot Partition of SD Card.
- Insert the SD card into the Raspberry Pi and Power it up.
- Connect Router's LAN Cable with Raspberry Pi
- Connect it with Monitor Using HDMI Cable.
- Log in (pi:raspberry), Open Terminal, Get Root Access : sudo -i.
- Clone Github Repo by Typing : git clone https://github.com/thehackingsage/torfi.git
- Open TorFi Folder : cd torfi
- Run TorFi : ./torFi.sh
- Setup SSID and Password
- After That Reboot Your Raspberry Pi To Start Tor Access Point
Now you're browsing anonymously! Your internet traffic is routed through the Tor network, making it significantly harder to track your online activity.
Important Considerations
- Performance Impact : Tor routing can lead to slightly slower internet speeds.
- Technical Knowledge : While user-friendly, setting up TorFi might require some basic technical knowledge.
- Legality : Tor usage might be restricted in certain countries. Ensure you're compliant with local regulations.
TorFi empowers you to take control of your online privacy. With its user-friendly interface and the power of Tor, it's a valuable tool for anyone seeking a more secure and anonymous browsing experience. Remember, responsible and ethical usage is key!