In today’s digital age, privacy and security have become paramount concerns for individuals who value their online presence. With increasing instances of data breaches and surveillance, many users are seeking alternative operating systems that prioritize privacy and security. In this blog post, we will delve into the world of secure operating systems, with a particular focus on Kodachi Linux. We will also explore other notable options such as Qubes, Whonix, Tails, and Blackbird for Windows users.
Kodachi Linux: A Promising Choice
Kodachi Linux has gained attention for its robust security features and user-friendly interface. The maintainer of Kodachi Linux has even provided a comprehensive video showcasing all the notable features, making it an appealing choice for individuals looking to enhance their online privacy. While I haven’t personally tried Kodachi Linux yet, it is certainly on my list of operating systems to explore.
Qubes OS: A High-Security Option
Qubes OS is another secure operating system that has garnered attention, particularly because it is reportedly used by Edward Snowden. However, it is worth noting that Qubes OS may be challenging to use for beginners and has specific hardware requirements. Nevertheless, for those seeking the highest level of security, Qubes OS remains an intriguing option.
Whonix: Double the Protection
Whonix is a unique operating system that operates through two virtual machines (VMs). This setup ensures enhanced privacy by isolating different aspects of your online activity. While it may require some technical know-how to set up, Whonix offers an additional layer of protection for users concerned about anonymity.
Tails: The Amnesic Operating System
Tails is designed with privacy in mind, offering an amnesic experience where no traces of your activities are left behind. It runs off a USB flash drive, and it also provides the option to have an encrypted partition on your drive to store important files securely. However, it is essential to remember that while Tails utilizes the TOR network for anonymity, there are concerns about the ownership of TOR nodes, potentially compromising privacy. Using a VPN before connecting to TOR can mitigate this issue.
Enhancing Privacy on Windows: Blackbird
For Windows users, Blackbird is a tool that disables various spyware features, helping to protect your privacy. While it may not provide the same level of security as some of the Linux options mentioned earlier, Blackbird is a convenient choice for individuals who prefer to stick with Windows while minimizing potential privacy risks.
Conclusion: Privacy and Security in the Digital Age
In an era marked by increasing surveillance and data breaches, it is crucial to prioritize privacy and security when using digital devices. While no system can guarantee absolute protection, secure operating systems like Kodachi Linux, Qubes OS, Whonix, Tails, and tools like Blackbird offer viable options for individuals seeking enhanced privacy. Remember, privacy and security efforts are akin to locking one’s front door – they act as deterrents rather than foolproof solutions. It is essential to remain vigilant and stay informed about the latest developments in privacy and security to protect our digital lives effectively.
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Have to look into these – we have the usual Norton.
This post came about as a discussion I was having with another tech person. Cyber privacy/security are becoming more of an issue for people, but, depends on the situation. For me personally, I prefer more private, but others don’t seem to mind.
How can I politely/tactfully say this ? I don’t trust Norton … a lot of these big tech players are basically just spying at this stage, within that hard for non-technical people to “escape”. Even I’m still using Windows, keep meaning to switch to Linux, but never get around to it (and I have used Linux for projects for a long time)
I’m hoping to post more about cyber privacy/security – just put this as some suggestions for people to look into.
Rob Braxman and Techlore are two channels on YouTube I follow, who, are cyber-privacy advocates.
I’m not much of a techie, so have taken advice from people in the past that I trusted, so I was warned away from Norton many years ago. A friend recommended f-Prot as being the best, though I’m not sure where it stands now. I had AVG for a number of years, but when I got my current computer my friend who installed it said the Windows protection was good enough. Though he has worked in IT for years, I have never been sure whether it was enough. Interesting topic.
I tend to rely on this guy a lot for everything cyber-security/privacy related :
It’s a couple of years old, but I believe still correct.
I use two programs as and when I have to – Ccleaner and MalWareBytes – I install run, clean, then uninstall. MalWareBytes found malware that the Windows built in hadn’t, and it had been there for months.
The best efforts is to switch to Linux, but, I’m still on Windows as well as you both, so, it’s impractical for many people – but I will get round to it sooner or later.
I use CCleaner and I did have MalWareBytes on my old computer but I’m not sure if I have it on this computer.
I posted the Rob Braxman video for you, he knows a lot more about it than I do …
Best practice is to download either one, install, clean/scan/fix, uninstall – but I tend to do infrequently, as I don’t really trust either of those companies. And, I usually try get a copy of “offline installer” if I can (so I can use on multiple machines, offline)
As Rob Braxman explains it’s difficult for malware to “take root”, if machine is setup as he suggests.
I started keeping most of my files on an encrypted external SSD velcro’ed to the back of the screen (another of Rob’s suggestions) – that way I can move important files from one laptop to another, and if I need to “factory reset” the machine, all my data files are already on the external drive.
I have plastic m.2 SSD holders made by a company called “Orico”, and use SSDs that I’ve upgraded from my laptops. Or, possible to do the same with a new m.2 SSD – it’s cheaper than Samsung dedicated external SSD (which is what Rob Braxman uses) – if price isn’t a concern, then they are a compact and tidy option.
Or, a SATA SSD in an enclosure would work fine too, just a bit bulkier.
I prefer the open source “Veracrypt” for encryption, but it’s a little more fiddly, than Windows built in Bitlocker.
Sure you know this, but always keep several backups of critical data, best practice is two copies onside and one offsite. Cloud I don’t trust, so, use an encryption tool called “Cryptomator” which is designed for exactly the purpose of encrypting files on dropbox etc.
PS, best to keep browser up-to-date, there was a zero-day exploit/vulnerability recently with .webm picture files, been fixed in browsers.
Thanks. I recently bought an external hard drive as my available storage space was extremely low. I copied all my documents there as well as on a flash drive. I removed the documents from the hard drive, but I don’t know how it happened, but they all disappeared from the external drive and flash drive as well. Fortunately I had only a couple of weeks before uploaded my latest manuscript to KDP, so didn’t lose that, but I did lose several manuscripts in progress. I didn’t think that was possible to happen, but it did. I do also still have all my downloads and my pictures. I use my own photos to create my book covers, so I’m very happy about that. And even with removing all the documents, I still only have just over 3 GB of storage space. The guy who set up my computer obviously had no idea how much space I would need over the years and only installed 73 GB total, so after 3 or 4 years I have used it up. Oh, well, live and learn. I’ll just have to start typing again. 🙂
Ok, so multiple issues here :
1. The missing data – I’ve had this happen a number of times with windows, it always came from disconnecting a drive whilst the machine was in hibernation – 9 times out of 10 I was able to recover (most) of the data, using articles (or tools) on/from the web. For Windows, I seem to remember the partition table got corrupted, which was correctable with a windows built in tool. There are data recovery tools out there, for windows and linux. Best to not do anything till you’ve researched and, have everything setup to attempt a recovery – ie don’t plug the drives in. If the data is extremely valuable to you, might be worth getting a professional to do this for you – I have a two contacts in I think US or Canada, who both run YT channels, I believe to be honest and good at it – let me know if you need and I find their details.
2. It’s fairly trivial operation to migrate data/OS to a newer, larger, faster drive. I use a tool called “Clonezilla”, which is Linux based, can be run stand alone from a USB stick. So if I wanted to upgrade my laptop disc, would go something like this, start computer with new disk/SSD in a USB enclosure and flash drive with Clonezilla on it, boot into Clonezilla, copy the laptop drive to the USB new drive, once complete, shutdown, physically open laptop and switch old drive for new drive, close laptop and start it, then using windows partitioning tool to expand windows partition, or create a new partition to take advantage of extra space.
As for available space, SSDs have gotten drastically cheaper for larger drives over last 3-4 years, so what was used at the time, probably was a sensible option. I generally buy only Samsung SSDs and flash media, the Samsung BAR drives are good sturdy USB sticks, the EVO range of microSD and SSDs are generally good quality, or for larger budgets they have a pro range. For spinning hard drives I only use Seagate.
There’s a tool that I use for copying files called “FreeFileSync”, which has the ability to do a bytewise verification, method I use I think is “Update”, with “Full file compare”, for important data.