Plug, Boot, Vanish: How I Turned a USB Stick into a Portable Privacy Fortress
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Summary
With the rise in remote working and an increase in cybercrime, it has become increasingly important to consider cybersecurity and anonymity when working online.
This can be achieved through the use of Linux distributions, offering built-in encryption, leaving no local traces and ensuring network anonymity, all at zero cost.
The user can simply plug the USB into an external port, boot up and get to work with the assurance of anonymity and security.
All data is encrypted and network activity is anonymous with no logs stored and no traces left on the computer itself.
This is particularly useful for high-risk tasks, secure communication, and pen-testing, suing Linux distributions such as Linux Mint Cinnamon.
To enhance the level of security, it is possible to install Tor Browser onto the USB stick.