Tor Project Addresses Coordinated IP Spoofing Attack

Tor Project mitigates coordinated IP spoofing attack. In late October, the Tor Project faced a coordinated attack involving IP spoofing that led to false abuse complaints against its directory authorities and relay operators. The attack aimed to disrupt the Tor network but was successfully addressed by the Tor community and partners, with the source of the spoofed packets identified and shut down by November 7, 2024. While the incident caused temporary issues for some relays, it did not affect Tor users, highlighting the resilience and collaborative spirit of the relay operator community in defending against such threats.