An alternative to TAILS for those a bit more tech savvy: Whonix

"Whonix is a desktop operating system designed for advanced security and privacy. It realistically addresses attacks while maintaining usability. It makes online anonymity possible via fail-safe, automatic, and desktop-wide use of the Tor network. A heavily reconfigured Debian base is run inside multiple virtual machines, providing a substantial layer of protection from malware and IP leaks. Pre-installed applications, pre-configured with safe defaults are ready for use. Additionally, installing custom applications or personalizing the desktop will in no way jeopardize the user. Whonix is the only actively developed OS designed to be run inside a VM and paired with Tor."

https://www.whonix.org/

"Whonix consists of two parts: One solely runs Tor and acts as a gateway, which we call Whonix-Gateway. The other, which we call Whonix-Workstation, is on a completely isolated network. Only connections through Tor are possible. With Whonix, you can use applications and run servers anonymously over the internet. DNS leaks are impossible, and not even malware with root privileges can find out the user's real IP."


Comments


[5 Points] Ingenium13:

Why is everyone saying not to run it in Virtualbox on Windows? What about on Linux in Virtualbox or KVM? Is there a recent security vulnerability that I'm unaware of?


[2 Points] bitblender:

Its important to Not run Whonix in Virtualbox on Windows, you need a proper host OS like Qubes OS and run Whonix from there. If Qubes OS is too advanced/complicated for you then Tails is your best choice IMO.


[1 Points] Throwaway97372616:

Qubes whonix


[1 Points] 88dddddhhhhh:

I have to agree, tails has been really sketchy with its development choices ever since 2.0 and fucked over alot of people who were unable to make the update work. v2 is also a giant pile of shit for UI and is slower than v1.


[1 Points] OnionViking:

I'm a bit of a noob but not a complete slouch. Is it necessary at this point or just added precaution?


[0 Points] Uruguayman:

I'm installing it right now on Virtualbox.