/cyber/ - Cyberpunk & Science Fiction

>>33903

-No social media

-I'd switch to linux but my motherboard is so new there's no GNU/Support for it, my PC goes on infinite loop when trying to boot linux (tested on every distro known to me)

-Trying to create my own encryption cipher to encrypt all my shit with and then implement this algorithm with a program I'll make (probably in C#). I've got a general idea of how it works but reversing it to decrypt it is a bit harder than I thought. </rant>

-Never use my real name online (I broke that five minutes ago to make my paypal account so I could get a refund, but other than that never used it)

-Use extentions on browser to ensure you browse https and stuff

-Tor for everything except the chans and torrenting (might run a Tor relay or exit node)

absolutely nothing.

nothing to hide, nothing to fear

:^)

>hiding data from your loving government

What are you OP some sorta criminal? Only wrongdoers fear persecution.

>>33923

>might run a Tor relay or exit node

Isn't that basically inviting child pr0n to pass through your network?

or is all the traffic hidden?

I'm not sure how relay networks operate.

>>33934

is there a difference?

>>33935

touche, but yes.

I use a Macbook.

Please don't laugh at me.

Anyway:

>Stick with Safari despite the limited functionality because Firefox seems to be a mess at the moment and Chrome's a botnet

>Have Adguard, ClickForFlash, HTTPS Everywhere plugins

>Disabled Java

>Got rid of my social media accounts except for an Instagram under a burner email I post art to

>All the social media accounts I got rid of were under fake names/burner emails anyway

>Access internet through a VPN with browser set to private whenever possible

Currently using the free version of CyberGhost, because I need to put some brouzouf aside for a paid VPN. Worth the investment or should I just start browsing through TOR? One thing that worries me about paid VPNs is unless I can find one that'll accept Bitcoins through TOR there's going to be a paper/brouzouf trail leading back to my real name and bank account.

Honestly I don't do anything exactly controversial online besides browsing 8chan, but I really resent being surveilled. I don't like the idea of government agencies, advertising companies, etc trading my information and building a profile of me for god knows what purpose.

>>34026

>Firefox seems to be a mess at the moment

Download an old version. 17.0.1 - 27 is functional, just don't update it.

>>34026

>Honestly I don't do anything exactly controversial online besides browsing 8chan

Uuurrrrgh I cringe everytime I use this.

If you're not gonna run Gnu-Linux or BSD or something at least use Torbrowser for the web and Jitsi plus a Jabber account for chatting with friends. Jesus.

I use i2p, Tor, Tomb, Tox, Trisquel, Jabber+OTR, GPG with email, no social networks, almost never use a phone unless it's to call a doctor or something.

>>34026

There are plenty of Firefox forks out there that can work for your needs.

Other than using GNU/Linux, what other simple ways can I increase my privacy without going full tin-foil?

>>34135

> 2015

> still using winblows

try unplugging your computer from the internet

>>33903

Nothing.

>>34165

You do realize he probably is ALREADY not using windows and thus why he is asking for recos besides that?

>>34078

I'm confuse. Do people really use a proxy to access /cyber/? I don't.

>>34165

Extremism is really depressing, read the post again.

>>38855

lolno

GNU/Linux. Different writing styles for different websites. Throwaway accounts.

Which country provides the best privacy laws for a VPN? I want to get one but they're pointless in USA because everything is wiretapped by default. Is Switzerland good?

>>38869

sweden and finland are good. Check out Mullvad. https://torrentfreak.com/anonymous-vpn-service-provider-review-2015-150228/

>>38855

I don't either

>>34078

Tor + OSX/Win is a bit redundant. If you care enough to use Tor, you'll care enough to change systems.

>>33934

if your gonna run your own exit, then best of luck. read the tor site and eff site of exit nodes before the feds take your door down. as for relays and entrances (gateways?) you can't get in trouble as far as i know.

>>34135

host files to block evil/tracking/malicious domains

Bare-essential apps on Android phone only.

No personal information on phone.

Passwords in 1Password or similar encryption.

uBlock/HTTPS Everywhere in Chrome

>>38915

i would say adaway (root), xprivacy (xposed), keepassdroid for password managment (dont want my credentials zapping around the cloud), and for a browser maybe firefox with noscript, even orfox with orbot if you need tor

>>33923

>Trying to create my own encryption cipher

ever heard of Kerckhoff's principle ? probably not

>>38869

It doesn't matter which country they're in, unless you mask your VPN traffic with other means. Otherwise they'll just use timing attacks, like they do with TOR users or man on the side type of interception.

>>33903

Live parallel lives.

no facebook

I use whatsapp though, which is owned by them.. so I am slipping.

No snapchat.

No apps.

Reducing the amount of important email addresses I have and using throwaways.

>>33934

op here. gov/corp are both fine

I use at least six proxies at all times

Im running a scripted fake online persona that interacts unconspicuously on different social media accounts, runs typical searches based on the most popular keywords

Everything else is going heavily encrypted over a backbone in karachi

>>34026

Try Seamonkey, it's like Firefox but without the bullshit. And there're Netscape themes for it.