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Windows - nope? Just some good reading - Sun0228 - 04-21-2018
I thought I'd be fine to post this:
- TOR: http://kkkkkkkkkk63ava6.onion/wiki/Computer_Security_Education#Windows_Hosts
- Clear net: https://www.whonix.org/wiki/Computer_Security_Education#Windows_Hosts
cheers
RE: Windows - nope? Just some good reading - mothered - 04-22-2018
Moved accordingly to this forum.
Stating the obvious and for those who're unaware, the link Is accessed through the Tor network.
RE: Windows - nope? Just some good reading - FunkyG - 04-22-2018
Very interesting read! I learned a lot reading that. From now on I'm going to stop using Windows. But I don't know what else to use. What Linux distro would you recommend? I just want some privacy and still being able to use the pc for school use or personal use
RE: Windows - nope? Just some good reading - mothered - 04-22-2018
(04-22-2018, 09:53 AM)FunkyG Wrote: From now on I'm going to stop using Windows. I just want some privacy
In terms of anonymity and privacy, the OS barely touches the surface.
To name a few, there's DNS leaks, WebRTC, Browser fingerprinting, Canvas Fingerprinting, User Agent leaks, Cross-Browser fingerprinting on an OS & hardware level, Ultra sonic cross device tracking, Connection & hardware leaks, social media, login and Google account leaks, cell phone & PC sensor vulnerabilities and the list goes on. All of which (when used accordingly), can build a user's profile from the ground up.
RE: Windows - nope? Just some good reading - Kyaa - 04-22-2018
Wow, this is an amazing resource. Thank you for sharing!
Clearnet link: https://kkkkkkkkkk63ava6.onion.casa/wiki/Computer_Security_Education#Windows_Hosts (proxy)
RE: Windows - nope? Just some good reading - Cyb3rNuX - 04-22-2018
Enjoyed reading it. I've already knew Microsoft is stealing information from us, but didn't know that it's this serious.
Yet it's not gonna change the fact that I'll still use Windows OS, due to many tools and games I can run here.
RE: Windows - nope? Just some good reading - mothered - 04-23-2018
I've never trusted anything native to Windows.
For example, BitLocker encryption may well contain a back door (we'll never know for sure), hence I've created an encrypted volume using VeraCrypt on all my BitLocker-encrypted drives.
RE: Windows - nope? Just some good reading - Bish0pQ - 04-23-2018
In our head, we all know about these. And this is mostly the information that got out or got found, it wouldn't surprise me if they collect way more.
It was an interesting read for sure. Thanks for sharing, also you might want to add the clearnet link in your thread as well (not sure everyone here knows how to use TOR)
RE: Windows - nope? Just some good reading - Sun0228 - 04-26-2018
(04-22-2018, 09:53 AM)FunkyG Wrote: Very interesting read! I learned a lot reading that. From now on I'm going to stop using Windows. But I don't know what else to use. What Linux distro would you recommend? I just want some privacy and still being able to use the pc for school use or personal use
Okay, if you are friend with computers, Id say try Arch linux. Arch is a simple light weight rolling release distro. It's a bit harder to setup but you always know what is under the hood.
If you just want to have privacy, want to have an `always working distro` with easy setup and support for basically anything you'd do on windows - Ubuntu is your distro of choice. I personaly dislike ubuntu because it seems to me that they are making windows out of Linux so Debian is a realy realy good and stable alternative.
You can choose any of the major distributions - all of them are (sorry) stable as fuck! If you have any problems with linux or wanna set up something cool, use Arch linux documentation, no matter what distro you are using.
mothered Wrote:To name a few, there's DNS leaks, WebRTC, Browser fingerprinting, Canvas Fingerprinting, User Agent leaks, Cross-Browser fingerprinting on an OS & hardware level, Ultra sonic cross device tracking, Connection & hardware leaks, social media, login and Google account leaks, cell phone & PC sensor vulnerabilities and the list goes on. All of which (when used accordingly), can build a user's profile from the ground up.
Also @mothered made a very good point! But still, linux is more secure than windows and it respects your rights. You are as well less likely to catch some c00l JS exploit. Not that I'm an experienced usr in comput security field but try to G00gle out how many time windows TOR browser has been patched againt some JS exploit which could run som arbitary c0de... etc etc etc... Use linux, choose freedom - you will like it!
Ch33rs!!
RE: Windows - nope? Just some good reading - Sun0228 - 04-26-2018
(04-23-2018, 07:17 AM)mothered Wrote: I've never trusted anything native to Windows.
For example, It's BitLocker encryption may well contain a back door (we'll never know for sure), hence I've created an encrypted volume using VeraCrypt on all my BitLocker-encrypted drives.
Windows is a big nope in my life. Linux is very VERY stable and I can get done anything with linux. Only thing why I'm plannig to have a windows (dualboot) is because I'd like to write some nasty soft.