Traffic analysis method can be used to break the anonymity of anonymous networks, e.g., TORs. There are two methods of traffic-analysis attack, passive and active. 展开

Traffic analysis is also a concern in computer security. An attacker can gain important information by monitoring the frequency and timing of network packets. A timing attack on the SSH protocol can use timing information to deduce information about 展开

• Chatter (signals intelligence)
• Data warehouse
• ECHELON
• Electronic order of battle
• ELINT 展开

In a military context, traffic analysis is a basic part of signals intelligence, and can be a source of information about the intentions and actions of … 展开

For example, if an emitter is known as the radio transmitter of a certain unit, and by using direction finding (DF) tools, the position of the emitter is locatable, the change of locations from one point to another can be deduced, without listening to any orders or reports. … 展开

It is difficult to defeat traffic analysis without both encrypting messages and masking the channel. When no actual messages are being sent, … 展开

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• Selected Papers in Anonymity — on Free Haven 展开