Network anonymity
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Due to recent happenings in the world, such as the implementation of Internet laws, network anonymity has become a highly controversial subject. This report is a brief inventory of technologies and reasons for anonymity, and is based on literature studies and some basic testing through existing tests. It also covers whether or not anonymous networks truly are anonymous and how difficult it is to create an anonymous network. While all of the different technologies that were tested have a degree of anonymity, some appear more secure than others. Within this report, it is found to be difficult, if not impossible, to create a completely anonymous network; though it is possible for the user to hide the fact that he/she is anonymous. The results of this report give an indication as to which technologies and features are available to someone who wishes for anonymity as well as how to choose between those options.
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