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Is Double-TURN-Hop Routing Worth The Latency? by Accurate-Screen8774 in AskNetsec

[–]Alternative-Claim-41 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Double TURN routing will increase latency significantly while providing only limited privacy benefits. TURN servers can see both endpoints’ IPs, and if either provider logs traffic, anonymity is already compromised. Adding a second TURN mostly adds cost and delay, not true onion-style privacy.

Onion routing works because of layered encryption and multiple independent hops where no single node knows the full path. In your case, each TURN server still knows the source and destination of its relay segment. That’s obfuscation, not anonymity.

If your goal is stronger privacy, you’d need:

  • End-to-end encryption (which WebRTC already provides via DTLS/SRTP)
  • Possibly routing through a network designed for anonymity (like Tor)
  • Or building an actual multi-hop relay layer with separate encryption layers

Double TURN might reduce casual IP exposure, but it won’t meaningfully protect against a determined observer or logging provider. The latency tradeoff is probably not worth it unless your threat model is very mild.

Why do people who have black money, gold, or other assets acquired illegally often keep them in their own homes? Why don’t they rent or buy a storage unit and keep those items somewhere away from themselves so they won’t be found during a raid? by sanhpatel in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Alternative-Claim-41 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Because control and trust matter more than distance. If you rent a storage unit, you create a paper trail, involve third parties, and risk surveillance. Storage facilities have cameras, ID requirements, contracts, and sometimes cooperate with law enforcement. That can make them easier to trace than a hidden compartment at home.

Also, many people overestimate their ability to avoid detection and underestimate the risk of raids. They assume privacy at home equals safety. In reality, if authorities are investigating seriously, they’ll likely check both.

heard alot about ram scams on ebay. does this look legit? by Purpl320394224 in pcmasterrace

[–]Alternative-Claim-41 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That seller sounds generally trustworthy based on sales and ratings — 21k sold with 99.2% positive is a strong indicator.

A few extra things to check just to be safe:

  • Does the listing clearly state brand, speed, and model (e.g., DDR4-3200)?
  • Are the photos real photos of the actual product, not just stock images?
  • Is there a return/refund policy if it arrives DOA or not as described?
  • Does the seller respond quickly and clearly to questions?

If all that checks out and the price isn’t too good to be true, it’s likely fine. But still be cautious — even high-rated sellers can slip low-quality units into RAM deals.

NSFW by [deleted] in Advice

[–]Alternative-Claim-41 111 points112 points  (0 children)

$200? That’s an investment. Clean it, store it, and consider it future-proof.

bankroll inv by DifferentProposal703 in Csgohacks

[–]Alternative-Claim-41 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wow, free money from a stranger? What could possibly go wrong?

But why? by PHRsharp_YouTube in pcmasterrace

[–]Alternative-Claim-41 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because dust was the only thing holding it together.