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Discussion => Newbie discussion => Topic started by: notfuckingaround on September 30, 2013, 04:52 pm

Title: Protip when nesting hidden partitions.
Post by: notfuckingaround on September 30, 2013, 04:52 pm
If part of your computer security relies on hiding encrypted drives inside other hidden drives, then this little tip is for you:

Fill your first layer with highly compromising photos and videos of yourself. I'm talking depraved and disgusting, but totally legal, self-porn. The more humiliating the better.

If you're ever forced, by contempt of court charges, to give up your password, this one is a real show stopper. It's the perfect explanation for making a big fuss about not giving up your password, but it also explains why you are using all the security (tor, vpn, pgp) in the first place: You trade/sell naked pics of yourself online and don't want anybody to find out.

If you want to take it a step further, you can also use it to explain bitcoins and why a stranger might send you drugs in the mail without your knowledge: A fellow pervert said they were sending me a gift.   

If played right, this bit of misdirection can end with the prosecution as the laughingstock, and you set free with the court's apologies for violating your privacy.

 
Title: Re: Protip when nesting hidden partitions.
Post by: doubsduces on September 30, 2013, 05:12 pm
lol.
Title: Re: Protip when nesting hidden partitions.
Post by: VaultTec2277 on September 30, 2013, 05:55 pm
You definitely need something in that outer layer that explains a need for your encryption.
But the chance is that if you're being coerced into giving up your password they already know what you're up to.

Still this adds a great level of deniability so long as you aren't caught with contraband.
Title: Re: Protip when nesting hidden partitions.
Post by: GreenKarma on September 30, 2013, 06:42 pm
Yes, this is a good alibi, but you could always just plead the 5th ;)
Title: Re: Protip when nesting hidden partitions.
Post by: Cornelius23 on September 30, 2013, 11:18 pm
Yes, this is a good alibi, but you could always just plead the 5th ;)

I think that only applies to one or two countries on the planet.