Definition
Garlic routing is a privacy tool that enables anonymous communication online through layered encryption.
It involves bundling multiple encrypted data packets (cloves) into a bigger, more robust encrypted packet called a ‘garlic.’ This encryption type enhances data security and protects against traffic analysis attacks.
Garlic Routing Applications
- Anonymous browsing: Garlic routing encrypts your online traffic multiple times, making it almost impossible for ISPs, websites, and surveillance agencies to track your online activities.
- Journalism and whistleblowing: Journalists and whistleblowers use garlic routing to send and publish sensitive information anonymously.
- File sharing and secure messaging: Garlic routing can be integrated with communication protocols to boost messaging security and user anonymity.
- Protection against traffic analysis attacks: Garlic routing makes it harder for attackers to analyze traffic patterns and identify specific communication paths.
- Daily online activities: If you seek more privacy in your daily activities, you can use garlic routing when accessing social media platforms, emails, or online banking platforms without exposing your IP address.