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Basic security guide. - Cosmic - 08-08-2013
In this guide, you will learn how to effectively protect yourself when doing illegal or blackhat activity. T
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
#1 Cheap, medium power netbook or laptop.
Why is this needed?
Computers have features and information stored on them that would allow government agencies to actively track the source of hacking activity directly to the PC it came from. Although networking, and the internet connection of the machine is also used, the computer itself can be traced.
You won't need anything major. A medium power I3, 4 gigs of RAM and an intel graphics chip will suffice. Simply go into your local computer hardware store, and browse the machines designed for family or low power use.
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#2 Non contract mobile internet.
Why is this needed?
A home, contract connection is a massive vulnerability. Although it can be masked, if the masking is removed, your IP address along with the information your ISP can give that goes with it will be enough for you to be seized.
Mobile internet boxes can be bought without having to supply any personal information. They can be recharged and replaced at any time, and allow you to take your connection with you everywhere you go. Combined with masking software you will be more or less invulnerable from discovery via your connection.
#3 A linux distro that can be booted from a USB or CD (if the machine you buy has a CD drive)
Why is this needed?
Linux is an open source, free operating system favored by almost every hacker. It is completely open platform, and provides none of the downsides associated with semi closed platform operating systems such as Windows and OSX.
#4 Proxies and (or) a VPN.
Why is this needed?
Proxies and VPNs allow masking of the hacker's IP address. Although you will be using a mobile internet box, if your IP is discovered then you can be geo located.
Both of these will massively slow your internet connection, but are probably the most essential thing listed here.
Proxy grabber found here.
#5 Truecrypt.
Why is this needed?
Truecrypt is a powerful, free encryption software. Encryption is massively important for a hacker. It allows him to hide his files in containers that are password protected. A good password is 64 characters long and contains a mix of upper and lower case letters, numbers and symbols. A password like this can take tens, sometimes hundreds of years to brute force.
Truecrypt allows encryption of the entire hard drive, requiring a password on boot.
Why is this needed?
Computers have features and information stored on them that would allow government agencies to actively track the source of hacking activity directly to the PC it came from. Although networking, and the internet connection of the machine is also used, the computer itself can be traced.
You won't need anything major. A medium power I3, 4 gigs of RAM and an intel graphics chip will suffice. Simply go into your local computer hardware store, and browse the machines designed for family or low power use.
#2 Non contract mobile internet.
Why is this needed?
A home, contract connection is a massive vulnerability. Although it can be masked, if the masking is removed, your IP address along with the information your ISP can give that goes with it will be enough for you to be seized.
Mobile internet boxes can be bought without having to supply any personal information. They can be recharged and replaced at any time, and allow you to take your connection with you everywhere you go. Combined with masking software you will be more or less invulnerable from discovery via your connection.
#3 A linux distro that can be booted from a USB or CD (if the machine you buy has a CD drive)
Why is this needed?
Linux is an open source, free operating system favored by almost every hacker. It is completely open platform, and provides none of the downsides associated with semi closed platform operating systems such as Windows and OSX.
#4 Proxies and (or) a VPN.
Why is this needed?
Proxies and VPNs allow masking of the hacker's IP address. Although you will be using a mobile internet box, if your IP is discovered then you can be geo located.
Both of these will massively slow your internet connection, but are probably the most essential thing listed here.
Proxy grabber found here.
#5 Truecrypt.
Why is this needed?
Truecrypt is a powerful, free encryption software. Encryption is massively important for a hacker. It allows him to hide his files in containers that are password protected. A good password is 64 characters long and contains a mix of upper and lower case letters, numbers and symbols. A password like this can take tens, sometimes hundreds of years to brute force.
Truecrypt allows encryption of the entire hard drive, requiring a password on boot.
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I originally wrote this guide here but thought SL members could benefit 
RE: Basic security guide. - Oni - 08-08-2013
One issue with VPNs is that they almost all keep logs. They will care more about the lifespan of their business than protecting you. If a government entity were to request logs, it is almost certain the business would comply.
RE: Basic security guide. - Merkuri - 11-03-2013
(08-08-2013, 02:23 PM)Oni Wrote: One issue with VPNs is that they almost all keep logs. They will care more about the lifespan of their business than protecting you. If a government entity were to request logs, it is almost certain the business would comply.x10, my opinion is that TOR is better than proxies/VPNs
RE: Basic security guide. - Cosmic - 11-04-2013
(11-03-2013, 02:59 PM)Synchro Wrote: x10, my opinion is that TOR is better than proxies/VPNs
TOR is pushing your packets through numerous unknown nodes. Fuck knows what could happen to them.
RE: Basic security guide. - DarkFlux™ - 11-04-2013
nice tutorial
. really love it 
Basic security guide. - Adorapuff - 11-04-2013
(11-04-2013, 10:12 AM)Cosmic Wrote: TOR is pushing your packets through numerous unknown nodes. Fuck knows what could happen to them.
They could be found yes, but at that point they wouldn't be tied back to any crimes since using tor in and of itself isn't illegal.
RE: Basic security guide. - Sale0 - 11-05-2013
This is a nicely written guide Cosmic, but, like what Oni said, almost all do, even if they claim they don't. It's all just an advertising tactic in order to give false legitimacy and privacy.
Personally, I think either setting up your own VPS or TOR is the best option. It's true that there is unknown nodes, but if I understand the TOR network correctly then the entry node see's what you're doing, and the exit node identifies who you are, yet your IP is already hidden from the exit node. There's also a middle node, but I forget what it does.
You should be fine using TOR as long as you don't run scripts since some plugins establish direct TCP connections which can compromise your identity. I wouldn't trust TOR enough to do online banking or anything related to that.
Overall, awesome tutorial and i'm glad you shared it with us. If I made any mistakes please correct me.
RE: Basic security guide. - Crypt - 11-16-2013
The only thing I disagree with is the vpn part. I highly recommend a socks5 proxy. As Oni said, vpns and vpn companies aren't trustworthy, and only care about keeping their business alive.