The purpose of this section is to provide a comprehensive understanding of antivirus, anti-malware, and endpoint protection software across major operating systems—Windows, Mac, and Linux. We’ll explore how these tools work, their limitations, and whether they remain relevant in today’s threat landscape. 1. How Traditional Antivirus Works Antivirus software identifies and eliminates malicious programs by: … Read more
File and Disk Encryption
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This post focuses on how to choose and implement suitable disk and file encryption technologies, covering Windows, Mac, and Linux. Comparison of disk encryption software – Wikipedia Disk Encryption: Understanding the Basics Disk encryption is a technology designed to protect data by converting it into an unreadable format through cryptography. This ensures that only authorized … Read more
Mobile Cell Phones & Cellular Networks
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Using Mobile Phones and Cellular Networks for Privacy and Anonymity Using mobile phones and cellular networks for privacy and anonymity is a challenging endeavor due to their inherent design for tracking and monitoring. While a best efforts approach can mitigate some risks, achieving complete privacy and anonymity is nearly impossible with modern smartphones and mobile … Read more
Proxies – HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS and Web
In this article, we will explore the use of proxy servers in privacy protection and hiding IP addresses. You’ll learn the differences between different types of agents, the scenarios they each apply to, and pay special attention to their many weaknesses. Using Proxies for Privacy and IP Address Hiding Understanding Proxies Types of Proxies and … Read more
VPN and Tor Routers
By effectively utilizing both virtual and hardware routers, along with Tor and VPNs, users can significantly enhance their security, privacy, and anonymity. These tools provide essential protection against various cyber threats and offer peace of mind in today’s digital landscape. Ensure that the latest versions of software and firmware are used and adhere to best … Read more
Understanding Tor: Anonymizing Service and Darknet Access
By understanding the strengths and weaknesses of Tor, you can use it more securely and effectively. This section aims to give you a comprehensive understanding of how to maintain anonymity and security while using Tor. Anonymizing Network and Browser What is Tor? Tor Network and Browser Setting Up Tor Privacy and Security Settings Accessing Tor … Read more