This article introduces Onyx, a Linux utility that allows users to route any application’s traffic through the Tor network for enhanced privacy. It demonstrates how to install and use Onyx to anonymize various tools, including browsers and network scanning applications. #Onyx #TorNetwork
Keypoints :
- Onyx is a command-line utility that isolates applications’ network traffic using Linux namespaces and routes it through the Tor network.
- Users can launch applications like Firefox, curl, and nmap through Onyx to anonymize their web browsing, scanning, and other network activities.
- Onyx is built in Rust and supports full application system call isolation, making it compatible with any Linux-based application.
- Installation requires installing Rust first, followed by running a simple command to fetch and set up Onyx.
- Using Onyx, commands like ‘onyx firefox’ or ‘onyx curl’ will route traffic through Tor, masking real IP addresses and locations.
- Compared to tools like Tox, Onyx is a standalone, Linux-only application that leverages namespaces, whereas Tox is cross-platform and more mature.
- The tool is useful for privacy-conscious users, pentesters, or anyone wanting to route application traffic securely through the Tor network.
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- Youtube Published: Wed, 21 May 2025 13:30:57 +0000