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Recommended opsec for darkweb photoshop work? : OpSec | Torhoo darknet markets

So I have some skills that I think would be applicable to the darkweb community. I can make things like banners, logos, and so on for vendors/markets. But given that photoshop is designed for macos/windoze and has its fair share of privacy concerns I was wondering what I should do opsec wise. Is a vm running photoshop w/o internet connection inside of debian or macos sufficient or should I look into creating a qubes setup of sorts? My hardware is really bad and I need to reinstall adobe cc so those are my biggest limitations at the moment. I think I could offer a lot because I'm pretty good with this stuff

/u/DaVenom Made of Ⱡ₳₴ɆⱤ₴

1 points

2 weeks ago

Easiest solution is to take a secured computer (no WiFi, no microphone, no loudspeaker, no webcam) and install your Windows with photoshop and all extensions / plugins plus any other software you need. Use Ethernet cable and VPN during the install.

After functional tests, unplug the Ethernet and do never connect the computer to internet again.
Use it stand-alone and do your work. Copy files between the stand-alone computer and Darknet tools with USB-memories, SD-cards or DVDs.

/u/Beelzebub ƤŘƗŇĆ€ Ø₣ ŁƗ€Ş

1 points

2 weeks ago

That's not going to help him if he uses Photoshop. See my reply. You have to load the image into a text editor to delete the registration number.

/u/DaVenom Made of Ⱡ₳₴ɆⱤ₴

1 points

2 weeks ago

There is a whole procedure for publishing images, which cleans everything and blurs the image to protect artifacts made by pixel attack / manipulation.
However, have you tested Metadata cleaner? It should wipe out everything that's not in the image it self.

/u/Beelzebub ƤŘƗŇĆ€ Ø₣ ŁƗ€Ş

1 points

2 weeks ago

Have you heard of Steganography? It's embedded in the image file. Blurring it using Gimp might work, but using Photoshop to do the blur will not.

/u/Beelzebub ƤŘƗŇĆ€ Ø₣ ŁƗ€Ş

1 points

2 weeks ago

Metdata cleaner removes EXIF data. It doesn't search the image for the registration data Photoshop embeds.

/u/TheCollegeDropout

1 points

2 weeks ago

Remove EXIF and other file creation information with a tool like this: https://jimpl.com/
Also use a pirated version of Photoshop, not a licensed up-to-date one.

/u/Beelzebub ƤŘƗŇĆ€ Ø₣ ŁƗ€Ş

3 points

2 weeks ago

Pirated Photoshop is fine unless you try to update it. Registered legitimate copies of the software aren't.

It's easier to use Gimp and Blender.

/u/dhocolatemilk 📢

1 points

2 weeks ago

I don't care about updating. Photoshop cs2 was the first photoshop version that I used. Photoshop hasn't changed much apart from the introduction of AI tools but I don't use that stuff. Thanks for the heads up about the registration number being embedded.

There are a lot of excellent photoshop actions out there that I think would be good for text and banners. Gimp can't do that. Like /d/simplesupplements banner I'm certain was made with a photoshop action.

/u/Beelzebub ƤŘƗŇĆ€ Ø₣ ŁƗ€Ş

1 points

2 weeks ago

The embedded software registration number was introduced in PhotoShop 5, if I remember correctly.
It was an anti piracy/Image rights protection measure. If you used artwork on the net with pirated Photoshop, they'd sue you for stealing their software. If someone complained that their work had been stolen, the registration number of the first Photoshop used to edit the image was embedded in it.

Since Photoshop 5 was released in May 1998, I assumed it would be common knowledge. I'm shocked it's not.

If you're using a pirated version, it's OK. If you're not, I wish you the best of luck finding the registration number. You need a Text Editor that understands Hex. You have to find it in the image file and delete it without breaking the image.

I'd make a banner like that in Blender. It's the Light Master of image software. I used it to make the banners for /d/Xanax, /d/programming, /d/OpSec, /d/DNMSourcing, /d/DNMAds, /d/Crypto, /d/MentalHealth, /d/epression, /d/Addiction, /d/selfharmhotline, /d/DreadMoments, /d/Shrooms, /d/Guides, /d/FREE_Guides, /d/Daunt, /d/SpiritualHealing, /d/CoolSchool and others I can't remember.

/u/twinhermits 🍼

1 points

2 weeks ago

GIMP recently released version 3.0, which changes the user interface to be more similar to Photoshop, which was probably the top requested feature. It may not be the most advanced photo editor, but it can do quite a lot, probably without any AI features, and should respect your freedom and privacy, because it's open source. So at least give it a try.

Also, if you're working with vector graphics, Inkscape is an extellent tool for that. And Blender for 3D, etc.

/u/datarape

1 points

2 weeks ago

use Qubes OS and edit images with GIMP in an isolated VM. Always disable all network connections during editing, and scrub metadata thoroughly with reliable tools before sharing. Remember, advanced adversaries can use hidden data or steganography, so consider additional image analysis and avoid using proprietary software like Photoshop that may embed hidden info.

/u/Beelzebub ƤŘƗŇĆ€ Ø₣ ŁƗ€Ş

0 points

2 weeks ago*

Flick photoshop. Get Gimp and Blender. They run perfectly on Linux and they're free.

I made the banner here and 20 other Dread banners using them.

Best of luck finding the registration number of your Photoshop that's embedded in every image that you create with it. It's not in the EXIF data. It's embedded in the image.

/u/TheCollegeDropout

1 points

2 weeks ago

It is cleared upon using this tool: https://jimpl.com/
Turns the data attached to the image into a scrambled mess beyond just cursory EXIF data you mention.

/u/Beelzebub ƤŘƗŇĆ€ Ø₣ ŁƗ€Ş

1 points

2 weeks ago

It doesn't say that in the software description. All it talks about is EXIF data. It's not attached to the image. It's embedded in it.