Document claims U.S. government deliberately open‑sourced TOR in 2008 to mask intelligence use and later sought vulnerabilities

Document claims U.S. government deliberately open‑sourced TOR in 2008 to mask intelligence use and later sought vulnerabilities The passage provides a narrative linking U.S. agencies (NSA, State Department, NSF) to the strategic release and funding of Tor, suggesting a covert motive to hide intelligence activity. It mentions specific years, agencies, and a named individual (Jacob Appelbaum) but offers no concrete transactions, emails, or whistleblower evidence. The claim is partially novel – the open‑source funding of Tor is known, but the framing as a deception tactic is not widely reported. It warrants further verification but lacks actionable leads such as documents, contracts, or dates of specific funding rounds. Key insights: U.S. government allegedly funded Tor development via State Department, NSF, and BBG in 2008.; Open‑sourcing Tor is presented as a cover to make intelligence use indistinguishable from civilian use.; NSA spokesperson is quoted as acknowledging efforts to find Tor vulnerabilities.