At a time when users have become a usual activity practiced by companies and governments, and even some daily applications, privacy is no longer a secondary option, but rather an urgent necessity.
Despite the increasing popularity of the “Virtual Special Network” services (PNA), it does not always provide full protection, and does not necessarily prevent data leakage or digital identity detection at the most complex penetration levels.
As a result, a lot tends to adopt the “Linux” distributions designed mainly to protect privacy and enhance the concealment of identity, without the need to rely on a mediator, such as “virtual private networks”.
Essentially, these distributions focus on maintaining the confidentiality of the identity of users during use and not leaving any trace when not using.
These distributions work as a live copy, so you do not need to install them, and you only need to run them using a “USB drive” (USB).
In this report, we review the most prominent “Linux” distributions that make the protection of digital identity a cornerstone of its design, while clarifying the advantages that make it the best choice for those who seek to protect its privacy.
“كوداتشي” (Kodachi)
“Kodachi” is a highly -safe and unidentified computing environment, focusing on hiding identity and privacy, as all Internet communications are directed via a “virtual private network” before being transferred to the “Tor” network.
“Kodachi” includes a set of privacy protection tools, can be downloaded and used for free.
The network traffic in “Kodachi” is used “Dan Name” (DNS) to ensure maximum privacy.
It includes procedures to prevent the “domain name system” leaks, and do not leave any traces on the computer unless it is explicitly asked for it.
The advanced encryption and privacy tools allow file encryption, email messages and immediate messages, and they are equipped with a pre -prepared protection wall to protect from network threats.
The distribution also includes protection from malware, and aims to give users access to a wide range of applications that meet the needs of all types of users.
Tails
Telz is one of the most common distributions in this field, a mobile operating system that protects against monitoring and control.
“Tels” can run in direct mode, as it works entirely through “Random access memory(Ram) without leaving any trace of the activity when restarting your system.
And every time you restore your computer to use “Tels” you find yourself in front of a completely new version, and nothing remains from the previous session.
All network data passes within the “Tor” via “Tor” network to ensure privacy and concealment of identity, and applications, such as “Keepassx” and “Paperkey”, are available for more privacy, and if you need you can run “Tels” with permanent storage.
Among the most prominent features of the “Tiles” integrated encryption, which is based on the “Debian” system, and there are several programs pre -installed.
There are also pre -installed safety applications for e -mail encryption, files, disk engines and password management.
In most cases, you can use the distribution via viruses with viruses without any risks.
“Whonix”
Honx is designed to operate as a virtual device within the Virtualbox program.
The distribution contains “SDWDATE”, which is a time synchronization of time to prevent attacks based on time that may threaten your safety and privacy.
Honix is divided into two parts, the first section is called the “Gateway”, and it re -directs all your data, while the second section is called “Workstation”, and it directs all communications to the “Tor” network.
This division reduces the possibility of “domain name system” leaks that are used to monitor the sites that you visit, and “Honix” includes applications, such as passwords manager, pre -prepared protection wall and others.
One of the most prominent features of this distribution is that it provides a high level of isolation to protect the title of “Internet protocol” (IP) for the user, even if the “workstation” is exposed to risk, as well as hiding the identity of key pressure.
It is also characterized by additional security reinforcements, such as insulation of “Linux” accounts, and the direct operation of the virtual device that prevents the spread of malware.
Given that it works in a default device, the distribution is compatible with all operating systems that support the “Verthawal Box” program.
“Qubes”
The “Cops” distribution is characterized by its focus on safety through insulation, as it is used by the smart simulation to isolate certain sections of the operating system to prevent harmful programs from injuring any other section.
The distribution allows the division of digital activities safely by taking advantage of the virtual simulation of regular devices in order to create isolated sections called “Cops”.
There is another unique feature called usable devices once, Where you can create usable devices once and work within them, and when restarting the device, these devices are destroyed.
You can also set different confidence levels for various usable devices once based on their purpose.
“Cops” uses an open source virtual environment to create multiple and isolated virtual devices, and every task or application works in a usable device once, which isolates potential threats.
It is possible to allocate different colors for different virtual devices to facilitate determining the safety range you use.
The distribution uses typical virtual devices to create and manage efficiently similar virtual devices, and the isolated sections have a protection wall and special network settings.
“Cops” integrates with the “Tor” network, and it deals safely with encryption keys by isolating them in separate virtual devices.
The distribution provides high -safety virtual devices to store sensitive data without the need to access the network.
“Gunpowder” (Parrot)
“Barrot” is used for moral penetration, safety audit, penetration testing, digital criminal investigation, and private users.
The distribution provides a home release designed for daily computing tasks, with additional protection for privacy in order to meet a wide range of user’s needs.
The distribution comes with a sufficient number of pre -installed applications, and includes tools for general use, which makes them suitable for daily use.
Among the main features in the “Barrot” distribution are the protection of applications via a security protection fund, unknown file sharing, and unknown chat.
The “Tor” browser is installed in advance, and all the system data is directed via the “Tor” network, the distribution depends on the “Dibian” system, and there is a virtual desktop environment and requires low system resources.
In conclusion, although these distributions offer the foundation stone, dependence on them only is not enough, as maintaining privacy requires other practices, such as encryption, conscious browsing, limiting the loading of additives and avoiding accounts associated with your true identity.