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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.
/u/anbu 🍼
4 points
4 days ago
How to enhance your computational OpSec:

- Step 1 - Don't read this post
/u/Aphrodite 📢
1 points
4 days ago
You've created an entire account to respond to my post?
I appreciate the information. I'm going to add my two cents -

Pidgin sucks. OTR is outdated and should not be used.
KickSecure is too restricted for my tastes. I put an encrypted Debian OS with KVM Whonix on less than a $100 PC that has 16GB RAM. Works great for me, should be included.

"Medium-specification computers: (64GB-256GB storage, 8-16GB RAM, 2-3 GHz processor)
- Operating system: QubesOS"

This isn't enough RAM for Qubes. You'll have a bad experience.

I'm not aware of a Notepad++ version for Linux. You mean using WINE?
/u/ringct
1 points
4 days ago
github.com/notepadqq/notepadqq.
Does it do character count? That's what I'm looking for. I'll check it out - thanks.
/u/ringct
1 points
4 days ago
I'm not sure. I don't use it, but I stumbled across it a while ago.
/u/Aphrodite 📢
1 points
4 days ago
I'm a little old-school and still believe that OTR is sufficient, and many others agree with me as they still use it. Kicksecure XFCE works well, but as it's lightweight it's bound to be a bit restricted

Actually I agree, QubesOS is very slow on 8GB/16GB RAM for majority of people's liking. I am just used to slower computers thus I noticed little difference.

Notepad++ with WINE yes, I still sometimes use that because of how simple it is to use.
/u/anbu 🍼
4 points
4 days ago
I'm a little old-school


No, you're not

and still believe that OTR is sufficient


No, it's not, it's outdated and vulnerable

and many others agree with me as they still use it


Who cares about others? They're as negligent as you are

Notepad++ with WINE yes


OpSec is about minimizing the attack surface, why in the hell would you want to install and run a Windows layer just to execute a trash code editor?
/u/Aphrodite 📢
1 points
4 days ago
I agree ONEMO & PGP is the way to go. Though it's undeniable that people still use OTR.

Notepad++ with WINE is purely preferential. VSCodium is the one I mainly use.
Not big enough, not long enough, not hard enough, young lady.
/u/Aphrodite 📢
1 points
4 days ago
How else would you like this to be displayed?
why not just write a guide?
/u/[deleted] 🍼
1 points
4 days ago
- Text-editor: JotterPad, Zettlr, Obsidian or LibreOffice
- Source-code editor: Notepad++ (through WINE) or VSCodium

The word you're looking for is vim.
I would usually say your choice of offline text editor is completely irrelevant to your opsec, but this post has proven otherwise.