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Internet Security Walk-Through v3.1

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People seeking info on another forum inspired me to write a tutorial for internet security and privacy. Writing this consumed me for the past week and it turned into a mini Ebook. I am not an expert but have started taking a strong interest in the subject for the past couple years. I'd like to share the info with users of drug education/harm reduction communities as well as alternative medicine communities who might be want to incorporate these protocols. FYI, it is quite long.



https://docs.zoho.com/writer/published.do?rid=03mtud91e43ddd2fc48bdb76e20f6234765bb https://tinyurl.com/My-Published-Book-Crypto-Punks


Edit:

v1.1 Updated with some small revisions and a 'EXIF Data: "Geolocation"' Section.
v1.2 Small revisions, added a disclaimer, SSH tunneling, Public WiFi dangers, rewrote open-source router firmware section to include OpenWRT and LibreCMC.
v1.3 Small revisions and blocking webcam.
v1.4 Encrypting plaintext/passwords with a compressed archive (tar or zip).
v1.5 Added details on KeePassX for password storage and encryption. New software highlight: Demonsaw for anoymous p2p filesharing. Added details to downsides of VeraCrypt and why I recommend other ways for password encryption.
v1.6 Added Which phone apps to give permanent root access and KeePass encrypted passwords on phone.
v1.7 Added browser extensions for Chromium, Firefox and Firefox mobile. Extensions to block flash from automatically loading and playing on pages unless you click to play. This blocks flash exploits and ads. An extension to remove URL link referrer/redirect and takes you direct to destination. Remove the middle man and tracking. (e.g. Facebook tracks in that way). An extension to block Web RTC leakage. This is a bad vulnerability. Sites can use Web RTC to unmask your local IP behind anonymizing software like a VPN, SSH Tunnel, and Proxy! Removed Blur extension (unnecessary and closed source). Enhanced extension download URL links section.
v1.7.5 Setting TextSecure as default SMS messenger.
v1.7.6 Minor revision
v1.7.7 Saving KeePass password database in an encrypted zip on a personal USB drive.
v1.8 Bitcoin, Perfect Forward Secrecy (PFS), Wickr preferred to Telegram
v1.9 How to get Bitcoin, Email section rewritten (current email protocols leave much to be desired, link comparing and contrasting providers), Fix Url Links Redirect extension breaks some pages, difference between an unlocked and rooted phone.
v1.9.5 Ublock can simply be set on Firefox and Chromium to stop WebRTC leakage, How to block third-party cookies in Firefox, Cyanogen Mod's system profile triggers allow you to set your lock screen to go on when you leave the house and your car and to unlock when you get n your car or get home.
v1.9.6 mailvelope, added info to delete FB, & possible need to reactivate phone with service after new firmware/OS install.
v1.9.7 Note on opting out of Google sync: In CyanogenMod you can export and save your contacts list to storage, making it unnecessary to use Google for it.
v2.0 DNSCrypt instructions for Windows & Ubuntu, video tutorial for darknet markets, increase the cryptographic strength of your PGP key, encrypt your backup hard drive, Ephemeral Messaging, Choosing a Bitcoin wallet, Bitcoin Mixing, Tips.
v2.1 Cyanogenmod update cautions, esp. major version updates; bitcoin tumblers--replaced Bitcoin Fog recommendation with BitBlender and Grams Helix. BitcoinFog has a reputation for selective scamming; Netflix support for Chromium. Updates since 2.0 highlighted yellow.
v2.1.8 Added browser extensions and their links, Clyph encrypted web chat, Opera-dev now has free, built-in VPN, TextSecure and Redphone are now Signal, Signal desktop, Signal and Whatsapp info, minor improvements.
v2.1.9 Manjaro stable v. branch runs a couple of weeks behind arch repos which allows more testing leading to better system stability. Recommended: ProtonMail and it's forerunners. Typo edits.
v2.2 Many minor edits and improvements.
v2.2.6 Bitcoin ATMs, $40 open-sourceThink Penguin Routers with optional VPN service built-in, Clearing Google account history and ceasing logging.
v3.0 Entire re-write. Copperhead OS, Monero cryptocurrency, privnote self-destructing messages, temporary phone inbox, temporary email, Unsee self-destructing image upload service, Wire messenger.
v3.1 Added a front and back cover.

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Update coming soon but in the mean time:

Signal Desktop
Signal desktop is the new version of TextSecure and Red Phone.
Join the desktop beta!

https://whispersystems.org/blog/signal-desktop/

Sync encrypted messages and media across platforms (desktop, phone, etc.)


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RandomDNS makes DNS secure. It's based on DNSCrypt but we've added a bunch of new cool features. RandomDNS aims to improve the security, privacy and anonymity of DNSCrypt. It can randomize the server choice at runtime and can rotate it frequently.

Features of RandomDNS
-Randomize the provider at runtime
-se (-E)phemeral keys option
-Securely run DNSCrypt proxy by verifying its hash, copying it in /tmp dir with restricted permissions and launching it as "nobody" user (if reverse proxy is enabled)
-Watch the proxy process and relaunch it if it dies
-Can run multiple instances of DNSCrypt and load balance the traffic (EdgeDNS)
-Have in-memory caching of DNS requests along with Consistent Hashing (EdgeDNS)
-Can filter the server list by protocols, country and much more
-Rotate the server with a defined time (default: 10 minutes)
-Support DNSSEC (EdgeDNS)


https://github.com/pwnsdx/RandomDNS

When I figure this out, I will post how-to info.

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Opera Becomes First Major Web Browser to Offer Free, Built-in VPN
http://www.metacompliance.com/blog/opera-becomes-first-major-web-browser-to-offer-free-built-in-vpn/

You have to use the developer version located here:
https://www.opera.com/developer?utm_medium=sm&utm_source=desktop_blog&utm_campaign=vpn-dev-launch%2F

You can also add these extensions:

https://addons.opera.com/.../google-analytics-opt-out-by.../

https://addons.opera.com/en/search/?query=https+everywhere

https://addons.opera.com/.../details/user-agent-switcher/...

Under Basic settings> Click "Block third-party cookies and site data".
Under Privacy & Security> click "Enable VPN".

Under Websites>Plug-ins> you can click "Click to play", if you want to control plug-ins like flash.

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Signal Desktop beta now publicly available.

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/signal-private-messenger/bikioccmkafdpakkkcpdbppfkghcmihk
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Updates addended to downloadable document. v2.1.8

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http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/google-voice-search-records-and-stores-conversation-people-have-around-their-phones-but-files-can-be-a7059376.html

You can follow the links in the article

(https://history.google.com/history/audio)
(https://history.google.com/history/)

and delete all of your google history, from your google account, if you don't like your history being stored online.

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