New to Linux and would like some input on safest way to access deep dark web.

HI all,

New to Linux and installed ubuntu few days ago, been reading on safest way to access the deep dark web on Linux.

Some advise the use of a virtual machine (whonix) + tails + pgp some say whonix not required..can any of you experienced Linux users suggest what would be the safest way to access the deep dark web using Linux?

Thanks all.


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[5 Points] sapiophile:

  1. /r/DarkNetMarketsNoobs - read through the sidebar

  2. Virtual machines are only as secure as the host system. Keep that in mind always.

  3. Most people here use or recommend Tails - the documentation on that site is great, read as much as you can stand - especially the Warnings (which are almost all relevant to Tor in general, as well): https://tails.boum.org/doc/about/warning/index.en.html

  4. Always completely disable scripts and plugins in the browser - this can be achieved easily in Tor Browser by setting the Security Slider to "High." This will prevent you from being able to post on reddit (but you can still read).

  5. Whonix is generally more often recommended for those who are hosting hidden services, but it does also offer a lot of value for clients as well. If you can work it out to run on two separate physical machines, that is best - keep in mind that the gateway machine can be very inexpensive, e.g. a micro embedded system like an ODROID.

  6. For utmost safety, buy a second hand burner laptop that's a few years old, pull out the hard drive, and use Tails on it exclusively. You may also buy a high-powered USB WiFi dongle, like a 2000mW Alfa with a decent antenna, and steal WiFi from a somewhat distant location. You could read up on cracking wifi networks to expand your options. In any case, you'll ideally want a wireless card with an Atheros chipset. They're available very cheap online.