APP: Tor "exit" Host Header

This signature detects an HTTP Host: header with a Tor exit node specification. This non-standard use of the Host header generally indicates the source IP is a Tor exit node. Tor usage may be a violation of your organization's Acceptable Use Policy (AUP).

References

URL: https://www.torproject.org/

Short Name
APP:TUN:TOR-EXIT-HOSTHEADER
Severity
Info
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
APP
Keywords
"exit" Header Host Tor
Release Date
11/21/2011
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3375
False Positive
Rarely

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