(10-10-2018, 11:24 AM)Cr3aTor Wrote:

(10-10-2018, 11:11 AM)mothered Wrote:

(10-10-2018, 10:55 AM)Cr3aTor Wrote: Wow this is actually a great habit for protecting your privacy. I got dedicated systems for security, basic browsing (the regular desktop) and one for getting rid of easily, but never thought about something like that.
Thanks for sharing this.

You're welcome.

It's good to read you also have systems suited to the tasks they're dedicated to perform. In terms of not being Infected by keyloggers, RATs, malware etc, you boot off a Live CD/USB. I'm sure you're already aware of this.

Yup, in fact the "getting easy rid of" system is running almost only on a LIVE system. In terms of the other systems, I use the LIVE system only if I'm skeptical about some software.

(10-06-2018, 05:21 AM)mothered Wrote: Hence one of many reasons I don't deal with social media.

Never have, never will.

(10-10-2018, 05:06 AM)mothered Wrote:

(10-09-2018, 09:16 PM)arduinomeat Wrote: You may not have social media, but social media most probably have data on you. It has been revealed on the news a few years back that FB's "Like" was intrusive and was able to track you.

I remember reading a few articles on this.

That's why I have dedicated systems based on their usability. One for sensitive account logins, and absolutely no other form of navigation- log In, log out and shutdown. And others that have fingerprinting (browser, sensors, operating system, hardware, location etc) and tracking disabled & anonymized. Of course, I have not distributed any element of personal Information.

(10-11-2018, 09:53 AM)arduinomeat Wrote:

(10-06-2018, 05:21 AM)mothered Wrote: Hence one of many reasons I don't deal with social media.

Never have, never will.

(10-10-2018, 05:06 AM)mothered Wrote:

(10-09-2018, 09:16 PM)arduinomeat Wrote: You may not have social media, but social media most probably have data on you. It has been revealed on the news a few years back that FB's "Like" was intrusive and was able to track you.

I remember reading a few articles on this.

That's why I have dedicated systems based on their usability. One for sensitive account logins, and absolutely no other form of navigation- log In, log out and shutdown. And others that have fingerprinting (browser, sensors, operating system, hardware, location etc) and tracking disabled & anonymized. Of course, I have not distributed any element of personal Information.

Do you use Qubes? I read good things on this OS, and it seems to me like the perfect environment to do what you describe with a single machine.

(10-10-2018, 08:13 PM)mothered Wrote:

(10-10-2018, 11:24 AM)Cr3aTor Wrote:

(10-10-2018, 11:11 AM)mothered Wrote: You're welcome.

It's good to read you also have systems suited to the tasks they're dedicated to perform. In terms of not being Infected by keyloggers, RATs, malware etc, you boot off a Live CD/USB. I'm sure you're already aware of this.

Yup, in fact the "getting easy rid of" system is running almost only on a LIVE system. In terms of the other systems, I use the LIVE system only if I'm skeptical about some software.

Unfortunately, a Live CD/USB does not prevent the likes of a MITM attack

(10-11-2018, 10:12 AM)mothered Wrote:

(10-11-2018, 09:53 AM)arduinomeat Wrote:

(10-06-2018, 05:21 AM)mothered Wrote: Hence one of many reasons I don't deal with social media.

Never have, never will.

(10-10-2018, 05:06 AM)mothered Wrote: I remember reading a few articles on this.

That's why I have dedicated systems based on their usability. One for sensitive account logins, and absolutely no other form of navigation- log In, log out and shutdown. And others that have fingerprinting (browser, sensors, operating system, hardware, location etc) and tracking disabled & anonymized. Of course, I have not distributed any element of personal Information.

Do you use Qubes? I read good things on this OS, and it seems to me like the perfect environment to do what you describe with a single machine.

Yes, amongst other OSes, I have It Installed on my VM. I'm glad you've mentioned It.

The fact that It's open-source, Is even better.  I highly recommend those who're serious about security, check It out via their official website.

(10-11-2018, 12:24 PM)Cr3aTor Wrote:

(10-11-2018, 10:12 AM)mothered Wrote:

(10-11-2018, 09:53 AM)arduinomeat Wrote: Do you use Qubes? I read good things on this OS, and it seems to me like the perfect environment to do what you describe with a single machine.

Yes, amongst other OSes, I have It Installed on my VM. I'm glad you've mentioned It.

The fact that It's open-source, Is even better.  I highly recommend those who're serious about security, check It out via their official website.

I heard of it, but never actually try installing it. Another great project similar to Qubes is Whonix.