Tor is one of the most powerful tools for protecting your privacy on the internet. But, as seen in recent years, the power of Tor does come with limitations. Today, we’re going to look at how Tor works, what it does and does not do, and how to stay safe while using it. Read on for ways you can stay safe from rogue or bad Tor exit nodes. Tor in a Nutshell: What Is Tor? Tor works like this: when you send a message through Tor, it is sent on a random course throughout the Tor network.