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9. OPERATING SYSTEMS
Unfortunately, many closed-source, proprietary operating systems jeopardize user privacy due to their permissioned nature, built-in Digital Rights Management (DRMs), and GPS tracking on mobile devices. Desktop and mobile OSs come with unique privacy concerns and need to be evaluated separately. Luckily, we have Linux based distros as an alternative to Windows & Mac, as well as custom ROM alternatives for Android systems using Google Pixel phones. It’s a tough ask to use less used Operating Systems for most people, but it’s good to know that there are solutions available for those who are opposed to snooping.
Stop Using: Windows, MacOS, Android, IOS.
Start Using:
Mobile:
🔻 Graphene is a hardened offers a secure and customizable experience by providing an open-source, forked version of Android. So you get the Android experience, without the interference and the bloatware. It provides our sandboxed Google Play compatibility layer:
🔻Calyx is another privacy-conscious option for Android-based devices, CalyxOS emphasizes user autonomy and privacy through its custom ROM, featuring enhanced security features and strict adherence to user privacy principles.
🔻DivestOS is a mobile OS focused on harm reduction for end-of-life devices. . It is a soft fork of LineageOS that aims to increase security and privacy.
Desktop:
🔻Tails is FOSS OS based on Debian, Tails provides a secure environment by using the Tor network for browsing the web anonymously. It can be run from a USB stick, leaving no trace on the computer when shut down.
🔻Qubes is a utilizes hardware virtualization to separate applications and data, ensuring that sensitive information remains isolated.
🔻Ubuntu / Fedora / Whonix distributions provide strong privacy features by default, such as built-in encryption, anonymous browsing capabilities, and a focus on open-source software.
As Smartphone privacy alternatives are limited to Google Pixel phones. It’s expected that most people will stick with Apple/Android. In which case, it’s advisable to use device-level encryption to secure your device at a hardware level. For example, Apple's iOS devices use FileVault encryption, while Android devices typically have AES-256 encryption. Samsung also allows full-device encryption using Knox, while Blackberry have a similar solution in SafeZone.
Dig Deeper:
https://privacytools.io/os
https://www-kuketz--blog-de.translate.goog/android-grapheneos-calyxos-und-co-unter-der-lupe-custom-roms-teil1/
https://privacyguides.org/en/mobile-phones/
https://eylenburg.github.io/android_comparison.htm
https://privsec.dev/posts/android/choosing-your-android-based-operating-system/
Unfortunately, many closed-source, proprietary operating systems jeopardize user privacy due to their permissioned nature, built-in Digital Rights Management (DRMs), and GPS tracking on mobile devices. Desktop and mobile OSs come with unique privacy concerns and need to be evaluated separately. Luckily, we have Linux based distros as an alternative to Windows & Mac, as well as custom ROM alternatives for Android systems using Google Pixel phones. It’s a tough ask to use less used Operating Systems for most people, but it’s good to know that there are solutions available for those who are opposed to snooping.
Stop Using: Windows, MacOS, Android, IOS.
Start Using:
Mobile:
🔻 Graphene is a hardened offers a secure and customizable experience by providing an open-source, forked version of Android. So you get the Android experience, without the interference and the bloatware. It provides our sandboxed Google Play compatibility layer:
🔻Calyx is another privacy-conscious option for Android-based devices, CalyxOS emphasizes user autonomy and privacy through its custom ROM, featuring enhanced security features and strict adherence to user privacy principles.
🔻DivestOS is a mobile OS focused on harm reduction for end-of-life devices. . It is a soft fork of LineageOS that aims to increase security and privacy.
Desktop:
🔻Tails is FOSS OS based on Debian, Tails provides a secure environment by using the Tor network for browsing the web anonymously. It can be run from a USB stick, leaving no trace on the computer when shut down.
🔻Qubes is a utilizes hardware virtualization to separate applications and data, ensuring that sensitive information remains isolated.
🔻Ubuntu / Fedora / Whonix distributions provide strong privacy features by default, such as built-in encryption, anonymous browsing capabilities, and a focus on open-source software.
As Smartphone privacy alternatives are limited to Google Pixel phones. It’s expected that most people will stick with Apple/Android. In which case, it’s advisable to use device-level encryption to secure your device at a hardware level. For example, Apple's iOS devices use FileVault encryption, while Android devices typically have AES-256 encryption. Samsung also allows full-device encryption using Knox, while Blackberry have a similar solution in SafeZone.
Dig Deeper:
https://privacytools.io/os
https://www-kuketz--blog-de.translate.goog/android-grapheneos-calyxos-und-co-unter-der-lupe-custom-roms-teil1/
https://privacyguides.org/en/mobile-phones/
https://eylenburg.github.io/android_comparison.htm
https://privsec.dev/posts/android/choosing-your-android-based-operating-system/