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</a>
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    <img src="https://markdown-videos-api.jorgenkh.no/url?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DPYuB-cCJwkU" alt="How is Interpol experimenting with policing the metaverse? - BBC News" title="How is Interpol experimenting with policing the metaverse? - BBC News">
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<h4>Tor Browser Security Settings</h4>

<h2>Privacy Preferences (<code>about:preferences#privacy</code>)</h2>

<p>To access privacy preferences, go to (CTRL + L):</p>

<pre><code>about:preferences#privacy</code></pre>

<p>Adjust the following settings:</p>
<ul>
  <li><strong>Prioritize .onion sites when known</strong> - Always prioritize .onion websites for enhanced security within the Tor network.</li>
  <li><strong>Security Level</strong> - Choose the <em>Safest</em> level to disable potentially insecure features like JavaScript by default.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Tor Network Settings (<code>about:preferences#tor</code>)</h2>

<p>To configure Tor network settings, navigate to (CTRL + L):</p>

<pre><code>about:preferences#tor</code></pre>

<p>Configure the following options:</p>
<ul>
  <li><strong>Always connect automatically</strong> - Ensures Tor connects automatically when you start Tor Browser, maintaining your anonymity.</li>
  <li><strong>Use a bridge</strong> - Select a built-in bridge to obfuscate your Tor traffic and prevent ISP detection.</li>
</ul>

<h5>How Tor Bridges Work</h5>

<p>Tor bridges are specialized relays used to bypass censorship and enhance your privacy when connecting to the Tor network. They are particularly useful in situations where access to the Tor network is restricted or monitored by ISPs or governments.</p>

<p>When you connect to the Tor network, your ISP can see that you are using Tor based on the distinctive network traffic patterns it generates. This can lead to censorship or monitoring of Tor usage.</p>

<p>Tor bridges help in circumventing this detection by acting as intermediary relays that are not publicly listed in the main Tor directory. They employ various techniques, such as <strong>obfuscation</strong> (e.g., <a href="https://tb-manual.torproject.org/bridges/">obfs4 protocol</a> - <a href="https://bridges.torproject.org/bridges/?transport=obfs4">Get Bridges Here</a>), to disguise Tor traffic as regular encrypted traffic, making it harder for ISPs to detect and block.</p>

<p>When to Use Tor Bridges</p>

<ul>
  <li>You need to maintain anonymity and privacy without your ISP detecting your Tor usage.</li>
  <li>You are in a region where Tor usage is actively monitored or blocked by ISPs or governments.</li>
  <li>You are experiencing connection issues or slow performance while using Tor.</li>
</ul>

<hr>

<h4>Advanced Configuration (<code>about:config</code>)</h4>

<p>To access advanced configuration settings, go to (CTRL + L):</p>

<pre><code>about:config</code></pre>

<h5>Basic Configuration</h5>

<p>Adjust the following basic settings:</p>
<ul>
  <li><code>javascript.enabled</code> - <b>false</b> - Disables JavaScript to mitigate potential security risks associated with executing scripts on web pages.</li>
</ul>

<h5>Advanced Configuration (Enhanced Privacy Settings)</h5>

<p>Configure these settings carefully to enhance your privacy and security (*take care with fingerprinting):</p>

<ul>
  <li><code>webgl.disabled</code> - <b>true</b> - Disables WebGL to prevent device fingerprinting and potential security vulnerabilities associated with WebGL. Some advanced graphics and interactive web applications that rely on WebGL may not function properly.</li>
  <li><code>media.peerconnection.enabled</code> - <b>false</b> - Disables WebRTC to prevent websites from revealing your real IP address through peer-to-peer connections. Web applications and services that rely on real-time communication features such as video conferencing, voice calls, and file sharing may not work properly.</li>
  <li><code>privacy.resistFingerprinting</code> - <b>true</b> - Makes Tor Browser more resistant to fingerprinting techniques by standardizing browser behaviors.</li>
  <li><code>geo.enabled</code> - <b>false</b> - Disables geolocation tracking to prevent websites from accessing your physical location.</li>
  <li><code>dom.battery.enabled</code> - <b>false</b> - Prevents websites from detecting your device's battery status, enhancing privacy.</li>
  <li><code>dom.event.clipboardevents.enabled</code> - <b>false</b> - Disables clipboard events detection to prevent websites from knowing when you copy/paste content.</li>
  <li><code>network.trr.mode</code> - <b>2</b> - Enables DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) to encrypt DNS queries, protecting against DNS manipulation and surveillance.</li>
  <li><code>browser.cache.offline.enable</code> - <b>false</b> - Disables offline cache to prevent websites from storing data on your computer for offline use.</li>
</ul>

<hr>
<br>

<em>Always prefer the live system mode that doesn't leave any kind of forensic trace. Always prefer Linux as a host.</em>

<h4>1. Check that you have the required computer specification:</h4>

<p><b>Hardware requirements:</b></p>
<p>For optimal performance: 8 GB of RAM.</p>
<p>Processor: A quadcore, 64-bit x86-64 compatible.</p>
<p>Storage device: Minimum of 32 GB.</p>

<a href="https://forums.whonix.org/t/recommended-specs/9679">https://forums.whonix.org/t/recommended-specs/9679</a>

<h4>2. Automatic installation for Linux:</h4>
<a href="https://whonix.org/wiki/Linux">https://whonix.org/wiki/Linux</a>
<br>

<h4>3. Manual installation for Linux:</h4>
<a href="https://whonix.org/wiki/Debian#Debian">https://whonix.org/wiki/Debian#Debian</a>
<br>

<hr>
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<sub>Credits: https://github.com/SuleimanGithub/how-to-setup-tails-os-vm</sub>

<p>Introduction:</p>

<p>Welcome to the tutorial on creating a VirtualBox with TailsOS, Oracle VM VirtualBox is simple yet powerful as it can be run from a multitude of devices such as small embedded systems to datacenter deployments whilst TailsOS is a portable operating system that protects against surveillance and censorship.</p>

<em>Always prefer the live mode that doesn't leave any kind of forensic trace. Always prefer Linux as a host.</em>

<h4>1. Check that you have the required computer specification:</h4>

<p><b>Hardware requirements:</b></p>
<p>For optimal performance: 8 GB of RAM.</p>
<p>Processor: A quadcore, 64-bit x86-64 compatible.</p>
<p>Storage device: Minimum of 32 GB.</p>

<p>Edited because of:
  <a href="https://forums.whonix.org/t/recommended-specs/9679">https://forums.whonix.org/t/recommended-specs/9679</a>
</p>

<b>How can I check my system's hardware?</b>
<p>Click the Start button and type "system information" then open it.</p>
<p>You can find most of the details you need on the first page, in the System Summary node.</p>
<p>You can also expand each node in the left pane for additional information.</p>

<h4>2. Setting up the VirtualBox:</h4>
<b><em>What is a VirtualBox?</em></b>
<p>In short, VirtualBox is a tool developed by Oracle to allow running multiple operating systems simultaneously. This allows easier software installations, better testing, faster disaster recovery, and it significantly reduces hardware and electricity costs.
  <br>The complete introduction can be found here:
  <br>
  <a href="https://virtualbox.org/manual/ch01.html#virt-why-useful">virtualbox.org - Chapter 1. First Steps</a></p>
<br>

<b>How to install the VirtualBox?</b>
<p>You can install VirtualBox by downloading the executable file for your operating system.
  <br>The download page that can be found here:
  <br>
  <a href="https://virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads">virtualbox.org - Downloads</a></p>
<h4>3. Setting up Tails OS:</h4>
<p>Running Tails in a virtual machine is easy. First, you need to download an ISO (Optical Disc Image) with the latest Tails Operating System (OS). This ISO image will be used to emulate inserting a CD into our VirtualBox to set up our Tails OS machine.
  <br>The Tails OS ISO image can be found here:
  <br>
  <a href="https://tails.boum.org/install/vm-download/index.en.html">tails.net - Downloads</a></p>

<h4>Running Tails in a virtual machine:</h4>
<b>Start VirtualBox, and follow the instructions below:</b>
<b>A) To create a new virtual machine:</b>
<ol>
  <li>Choose <strong>Machine ▸ New</strong></li>
  <li>In the <strong>Name and operating system screen</strong>, specify:
    <ul>
      <li>A name of your choice.</li>
      <li>Type: <strong>Linux</strong>.</li>
      <li>Version: <strong>Other Linux (64 bit)</strong>.</li>
      <li>Click <strong>Next</strong>.</li>
    </ul>
  </li>
  <li>In the <strong>Memory size</strong> screen:
    <ul>
      <li>Allocate at least 2048 MB of RAM.</li>
      <li>Click <strong>Next</strong>.</li>
    </ul>
  </li>
  <li>In the Hard drive screen:
    <ul>
      <li>Choose <strong>Do not add a virtual hard drive</strong>.</li>
      <li>Click <strong>Create</strong>.</li>
      <li>Click <em><strong>Continue</strong></em> in the warning dialog about creating a virtual machine without a hard drive.</li>
    </ul>
  </li>
</ol>
<b>B) To configure the virtual machine to start from our ISO image:</b>
<ol>
  <li>Select the new virtual machine in the left pane.</li>
  <li>Choose <strong>Machine ▸ Settings</strong>....</li>
  <li>Select <strong>System</strong> in the left pane.</li>
  <li>In the <strong>Extended Features</strong> section of the <strong>Motherboard</strong> tab, make sure that <strong>Enable I/O APIC</strong> is enabled.</li>
  <li>Select <strong>Storage</strong> in the left pane.</li>
  <li>Select <strong>Empty</strong> below <strong>Contoller IDE</strong> in the Storage Tree selection list in the right pane.</li>
  <li>Click on the <strong>CD</strong> icon on the right of the window and select <strong>Choose a virtual CD/DVD disk file</strong>... to browse for the ISO image you want to start Tails from.</li>
  <li>Check the <strong>Live CD/DVD</strong> option.</li>
  <li>Click <strong>OK</strong>.</li>
</ol>
<b>C) To start the new virtual machine:</b>
<ol>
  <li>Select the virtual machine in the left pane.</li>
  <li>Click <strong>Start</strong>.</li>
</ol>

<hr>
<br>

<p>Attacks on Tor — Thirteen Years of Tor Attacks</p>

<a href="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/Attacks-on-Tor/Attacks-on-Tor">https://github.com/Attacks-on-Tor/Attacks-on-Tor</a>
<br>

<p>LightEater Demo: Stealing GPG keys/emails in Tails via remote firmware infection</p>

<a href="https://youtube.com/watch?v=sNYsfUNegEA">https://youtube.com/watch?v=sNYsfUNegEA</a>
<br>

<hr>
<br>

<p>The Dark Web - A Time Line</p>

<img src=".data/Dark_Web_-_A_Time_Line.jpeg" title="The Dark Web - A Time Line">

<sub>Credits: https://betanews.com/2020/03/13/happy-birthday-dark-web/</sub>

<p>Dark Web Markets (2017) - Europol</p>

<img src=".data/Dark_Web_Markets_-_Europol_2017.jpg" title="Dark Web Markets (2017) - Europol">

<p>Dark Web - Price Index 2022</p>

<img src=".data/Dark_Web_-_2022_Index_Full.jpg" title="Dark Web - Price Index 2022">

<p>Others: https://github.com/bibanon</p>

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