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Thanks for this thread. Although I'm going to say that pastebin is most definitely not 100% secure either. One of my pastebins got removed a while ago by the pastebin staff without my permission, so don't rely on that.
Maybe. The problem is that even though we can replace the software, there could be (probably are) backdoors in the chips. Intel and AMD CPUs have had "management" backdoors for years. I'd expect the same in mobile CPUs and communication chips.
That's what I was wondering. But presumably they ALL have such backdoors, correct? Any recommendations on sources for more research on those backdoors?
Interestingly, I'm in the middle of a course that focuses on risk assessment and mitigation from an emergency management perspective, and it occurred to me today that everything I'm studying is completely applicable to what's going on right now.
I've installed and used Linux (dual boot) in the past. Ready to go back to Linux as much as possible (possibly a VM, as well), so installing Calyx/Graphene doesn't scare me. Out of curiosity, is it possible to switch from Calyx to Graphene or vice versa if I change my mind? Or is it a one-time-per-device thing?
I'll hit the videos again tomorrow--I think my brain has had enough advanced tech to process for today.
Yes. You can install TWRP and make full backups of the phone before installing another OS. If something goes wrong or you want to switch back, boot to recovery mode and restore a backup.
I use an app called Titanium Backup to back up all my apps and their settings. I suggest using a separate app to backup your text messages though. I've never been able to restore them using TB, but others seem to have no problem.
Really great info. Checking out Braxman, also. Thanks, Pede.
Was looking at palemoon because of the firefox approach that I like. Although as not an IT guy, I would expend old extension compatibility also means issues with exploits.
Not where you live. Where the servers are hosted. Read up on Five Eyes, Nine Eyes, Fourteen Eyes. Only certain European countries are "safe" in a digital privacy perspective.
I'd also like to add here that if you are going to stick with Windows and are looking for malware protection, PCMatic is the #1 most based company you can choose from. CEO Rob Cheng made his first million in Gateway computers, rolled it into PCMatic and never took a dime of VC or silicon valley money.
They also operate on a whitelist approach where they only allow trusted good applications to run, vs the usual approach which is based on blocking the bad.
Thanks for this thread. Although I'm going to say that pastebin is most definitely not 100% secure either. One of my pastebins got removed a while ago by the pastebin staff without my permission, so don't rely on that.
Protonmail has a free pCloud, if that's secure enough for you. Also, just found this - ProtonMail Encrypted Email Over Tor:
https://protonmail.com/tor
For cloud services Proton has started ProtonDrive, if you HAVE To use cloud, that's what I'd recommend.
Re: Pixel phones (only ones supported by Calyx and Graphene). If the Pixel phones are made by Google, can they be truly and completely degooglized?
Maybe. The problem is that even though we can replace the software, there could be (probably are) backdoors in the chips. Intel and AMD CPUs have had "management" backdoors for years. I'd expect the same in mobile CPUs and communication chips.
That's what I was wondering. But presumably they ALL have such backdoors, correct? Any recommendations on sources for more research on those backdoors?
I haven't looked into it lately. Info should be out there though. Try searching for Supermicro backdoors.
Hmmmm. . . .
What are the pros/cons of one over the other (Calyx or Graphene)?
I'm trying to research, but it's a bit overwhelming.
Interestingly, I'm in the middle of a course that focuses on risk assessment and mitigation from an emergency management perspective, and it occurred to me today that everything I'm studying is completely applicable to what's going on right now.
I've installed and used Linux (dual boot) in the past. Ready to go back to Linux as much as possible (possibly a VM, as well), so installing Calyx/Graphene doesn't scare me. Out of curiosity, is it possible to switch from Calyx to Graphene or vice versa if I change my mind? Or is it a one-time-per-device thing?
I'll hit the videos again tomorrow--I think my brain has had enough advanced tech to process for today.
Yes. You can install TWRP and make full backups of the phone before installing another OS. If something goes wrong or you want to switch back, boot to recovery mode and restore a backup.
I use an app called Titanium Backup to back up all my apps and their settings. I suggest using a separate app to backup your text messages though. I've never been able to restore them using TB, but others seem to have no problem.
Really great info. Checking out Braxman, also. Thanks, Pede.
Was looking at palemoon because of the firefox approach that I like. Although as not an IT guy, I would expend old extension compatibility also means issues with exploits.
Great info Pede.
Kaspersky is based in Moscow, they also offer VPN service, good?
Will do my research, thanks!
I heard that ProtonVPN is good, but I do not have extensive knowledge. I’d love for a tech pede to either confirm or deny this info.
Proton is the only company I would trust with a VPN, so I have it. The others (Nord, PIA, TunnelBear, etc) are sketchy IMO.
This is great stuff. A couple things - the link about browser isolation is broken. Would love to see that if you can fix.
Also, it is strange to me that the email providers are all in Europe. Is there a reason for this?
Edit - wanted to add (for someone more technical) that you should use DNS over TLS (on a non-Google server). Good links on it:
https://www.cloudflare.com/learning/dns/dns-over-tls/ https://dnsprivacy.org/wiki/display/DP/DNS+Privacy+Public+Resolvers
Link works perfect now. Thank you!
So if you live in Europe they are still relatively safe for now?
Not where you live. Where the servers are hosted. Read up on Five Eyes, Nine Eyes, Fourteen Eyes. Only certain European countries are "safe" in a digital privacy perspective.
Valuable info Pede. Thanks for sharing.
Nice share. Thanks!
Thanks Pede.
Here's another VERY detailed guide to online privacy: https://anonymousplanet.github.io/thgtoa/guide.html
What are the advantages of using one of the managers you suggested vs. using the built in manager with brave?
Which of those email providers do you most recommend and why?
I'd also like to add here that if you are going to stick with Windows and are looking for malware protection, PCMatic is the #1 most based company you can choose from. CEO Rob Cheng made his first million in Gateway computers, rolled it into PCMatic and never took a dime of VC or silicon valley money.
They also operate on a whitelist approach where they only allow trusted good applications to run, vs the usual approach which is based on blocking the bad.
I don’t know what most of this means, I just know you are a patriot.
Storj for cloud.
I've been using a VPN out of Romania for some years:
https://vpn.ac/