How to enhance your computational OpSec in regards to specifications of your computer. : OpSec | Torhoo darknet markets
Overview:
Computational OpSec involves protecting sensitive information by limiting unauthorized third-party from having access to said information. This could range from documents, passwords, chats, personal data, etc. These can be collected through various methods which include, but is not limited to: unauthorized access through hacking, telemetry data and/or packet interception. It's usually a good idea to use utility tools that are open-source, transparent, and avoid requesting more personal information than required.
It is commonly understood that individuals with high-specification computers have correspondingly greater OpSec, though this isn't entirely true as there are several factors that determine good OpSec, with one of them being communication OpSec (
https://torhoo.cc/go.php?u=TDNCdmMzUXZaVE16Tm1ZME0yRTFabUkwTlRJeU5ERmtNekk9# ). Furthermore, it is up to the user to decide whether they wish to utilize their high-spec computers to improve their OpSec, as laziness is the mother of all evils, which may prevent the user from transitioning to a more private OS. I would argue that the universal route is more than sufficient for the majority of users, as it nearly provides the same level of security and privacy as that of someone using the high-spec route.
Universal to whichever specification of computer: (Requires a USB of minimum 4GB<)
- Operating system: Tails OS
- VPN/Proxy: None required
- Password manager: KeePassXC
- Cryptocurrency: Monero GUI (light node or remote node)
- Conversing: Conversing: XMPP with OTR (PidGin)/ONEMO (Gajim) or via PGP (Kleopatra)
- Networks: Tor (.onion) on Tor Browser
- Text-editor: JotterPad, Zettlr, Obsidian or LibreOffice
- Source-code editor: Notepad++ (through WINE) or VSCodium
- File encryption: VeraCrypt or GnuPG
Low-specification computers: (minimum: 16GB-32GB storage, 1GB-4GB RAM, 1GHz processor)
- Operating system: KickSecure XFCE
- VPN/Proxy: IVPN or Mullvad
- Password manager: KeePassXC
- Cryptocurrency: Monero GUI (light node, remote node or pruned node).
- Conversing: Conversing: XMPP with OTR (PidGin)/ONEMO (Gajim) or via PGP (Kleopatra)
- Networks: Tor (.onion) on Tor Browser, i2p on FireFox, Lokinet
- Text-editor: JotterPad, Zettlr, Obsidian or LibreOffice
- Source-code editor: Notepad++ (through WINE) or VSCodium
- File/disk encryption: VeraCrypt or GnuPG
Medium-specification computers: (64GB-256GB storage, 8-16GB RAM, 2-3 GHz processor)
- Operating system: KickSecure XFCE *For comfort of use, QubesOS isn't recommended for this specification
- VPN/Proxy: IVPN or Mullvad
- Password manager: KeePassXC
- Cryptocurrency: Monero GUI (pruned node). *For longevity, full node isn't recommended for >256GB storage
- Conversing: Conversing: XMPP with OTR (PidGin)/ONEMO (Gajim) or via PGP (Kleopatra)
- Networks: Tor (.onion) on Tor Browser, i2p on FireFox, Lokinet
- Text-editor: JotterPad, Zettlr, Obsidian or LibreOffice
- Source-code editor: Notepad++ (through WINE) or VSCodium
- File/disk encryption: VeraCrypt or GnuPG
High-specification computers: (512GB< storage, 32GB< RAM, 3.5-5 GHz processor)
- Operating system: QubesOS with Whonix
- VPN/Proxy: IVPN or Mullvad
- Password manager: KeePassXC
- Cryptocurrency: Monero GUI (pruned node or full node).
- Conversing: Conversing: XMPP with OTR (PidGin)/ONEMO (Gajim) or via PGP (Kleopatra)
- Networks: Tor (.onion) on Tor Browser, i2p on FireFox, Lokinet
- Text-editor: JotterPad, Zettlr, Obsidian or LibreOffice
- Source-code editor: Notepad++ (through WINE) or VSCodium
- File/disk encryption: VeraCrypt or GnuPG
Understand that computational OpSec would remain insignificant if the user does not adhere to proper communication OpSec. Many of those who faced repercussions due to poor OpSec did so not because of flaws in their computational practices, but rather because of shortcomings in their communication practices. Computational OpSec is paramount to those who wish to keep their actions private and aren't very communicative. As technological advancements continue to grow, the significance of maintaining strong computational OpSec becomes increasingly valuable.
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