Can I disable or remove the Tor functionality in Brave? Tor provides users a way to hide or obfuscate web usage, which is antithetical to most workplace network settings, as they will likely want to route traffic a specific way, as well as block certain websites from being accessed. One of the most common cases of Tor being flagged occurs in public network settings, especially the workplace.

However, it generally boils down to either the antivirus software seeing 'tor' in the file name, or scanning the contents of the tor binary. The exact cause for the file being flagged as malware may vary between different Antivirus software. When this happens, it's important to note that it is not a virus, but rather a component that Brave installs upon first launch (tor files are not included in the installer). Namely, the Tor component - tor-0.3.5.8-win32-brave-1(exact version may vary) - is what the Antivirus software flags. If you use Antivirus software (Trend Micro, Norton AntiVirus, Avast, Malwarebytes, etc.), there is a chance that the software may detect and flag Brave as malicious software. For more information, please see our documentation about what a Private Window with Tor is and how it works. It’s important to note that the binaries for Tor are not bundled with Brave, but they are downloaded on first run. Brave users can create a new “Private windows with Tor” for enhanced, private browsing.

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