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<p>v1.1.8</p>
<ul>
<li>Add AnarSec to links</li>
<li>CICD: fix automatic VT scans</li>
<li>Appendix D: remove trailing period in title</li>
<li>CICD: lock old issues &amp; pull requests</li>
<li>Tor onion offline</li>
<li>CICD: update issues template</li>
<li>Revert “Quantum resistance and good crypto algos”</li>
</ul>
<p>v1.1.7</p>
<ul>
<li>Add A.P. Open Collective link</li>
<li>Remove in memoriam for Lena per her wishes</li>
<li>Add Lucas as NTH mod</li>
<li>Fix missing inline image leftover from previous PRs</li>
<li>“Checking if your Tor Exit Node is terrible”: reduce to one section and remove subsections</li>
</ul>
<p>v1.1.6 <strong>“Its alive…again.”</strong></p>
<p>The thing works now.</p>
<ul>
<li>Fixed the errors in pandoc (Tex2PDF) build</li>
<li>Updated Tor .onion links</li>
<li>Drank a lulz amount of espresso</li>
<li>Cleaned up garbage</li>
<li>Removed unused links</li>
<li>Note regarding Alexs absence (they will return)</li>
</ul>
<p>v1.1.6-pre2</p>
<ul>
<li>I know, I know. Pre-release? Again??! v1.1.6 coming <strong>very</strong> soon.</li>
<li>Update to $OXEN staking prices in Session section</li>
<li>Small grammar/spelling fixes</li>
<li>Fix image inline linking issue (stop using dual linking)</li>
<li>Re-order hardlinks to make it easy to manage</li>
</ul>
<p>v1.1.6-pre1</p>
<ul>
<li>Update on Tor Browser route due to major changes
<ul>
<li>Tor Project has condensed their settings and it is no longer
necessary to manually configure bridges.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Fix out of date options/settings for Tor on Android</li>
<li>Small grammar/spelling fixes</li>
<li>Removal and fix of some bad links</li>
<li>Removal of AnonArchive (down)</li>
<li>“How to spot if someone has been searching your stuff” fixed</li>
<li>PDF and ODT builds disabled temporarily</li>
<li>Update to social links for SEO plugin</li>
<li>Link to Qubes tutorial for installing Windows VMs</li>
<li>Added link to Arkenfox/user.js</li>
<li>Remove unnecessary addons</li>
</ul>
<p>v1.1.5</p>
<ul>
<li>Various spelling and grammar fixes</li>
<li>Fixed several numbering errors in references</li>
<li>Updated and fixed many broken URLs and saved them in the Wayback Machine</li>
<li>Noted that https://mastodon.social/@anonypla is gone? added strike-through</li>
<li>Adapted Qubes OS hardware requirements that were too low for a decent experience (RAM) according to their recommendation</li>
<li>Put more incentive to use Tor Browser Safest mode as long as it does not break anything and switch to Safer if necessary and with precautions linked in an appendix</li>
<li>Precision that Anti-Evil Maid on Qubes OS is only available on Intel CPUs</li>
<li>Removed dead link of Centry Fork project</li>
<li>Added Windows 11 support to the guide</li>
<li>Partial additions of partial Qubes 4.1.X support but needs completion and testing (coming soon)</li>
<li>Added link to official guide to upgrade from Qubes 4.0.X to 4.1.X (fresh or in-place)</li>
<li>Fixed issue in Qubes OS Tor over VPN and VPN over Tor Networking cases that were just plain wrong</li>
<li>Added guidance to run Windows 11 within Virtualbox + link to official guide from Oracle</li>
<li>Added recommendation to install/use Safing PortMaster and added a link for some compatibility issues between Portmaster and some VPNs</li>
<li>Removed Windows AME completely from the guide</li>
<li>Replaced the “I would” by a “We would” since it is now a group effort and project</li>
<li>Added a safest recommendation for more paranoid people in security level choices in Tor</li>
</ul>
<p>v1.1.4-pre2</p>
<ul>
<li>Fixed some spelling/grammar</li>
<li>Update to contributing guidelines</li>
<li>Update of modern-crypto room rules</li>
<li>Addition of chatroom-rules for the PSA community</li>
<li>Update of verification guide (removed outdated content, fixed links, updates)</li>
<li>Removal of CTemplar references since it was shutdown</li>
<li>Fixed links to Proton services, references, onion URL, and archives</li>
<li>Removal of BTC Wasabi recommedation in favor of Coinjoin alternative and wallet recommendations</li>
<li>Re-phrasing of some confusing sentences</li>
<li>LibRedirect extension is recommended again</li>
<li>Fixed many links formatting</li>
<li>Removal of removed content (dark pdf)</li>
<li>Fixed links to ODT file</li>
<li>Added recommendation to <a href="https://z0ccc.github.io/extension-fingerprints/#">https://z0ccc.github.io/extension-fingerprints/#</a> and <a href="https://www.deviceinfo.me/">https://www.deviceinfo.me/</a></li>
<li>Removed links to non-existant mirrors</li>
<li>Updated some outdated references(old project)</li>
</ul>
<p>v1.1.4-pre1</p>
<ul>
<li>Addition of a legacy resources page for the old archives</li>
<li>Changes in the about page to reflect the current situation</li>
<li>Changes in the donation page to reflect the current situation</li>
<li>Fix link to video “How to Hack a Turned-Off Computer, [..]”</li>
<li>Misspelling and grammar mistakes fixed</li>
<li>Fix formatting</li>
<li>Garbage removal</li>
<li>Inline linking fixes</li>
<li>Privacyguides changed their URL scheme</li>
<li>Almost all archive.org links fixed</li>
<li>Annotated some links to make them more descriptive</li>
<li>Got rid of dupes and empty refs</li>
<li>Renew links for researchgate articles that were removed</li>
<li>Removed mobile wikipedia links</li>
<li>Fix a couple patent links &amp; Rubber-hose cryptanalysis wiki</li>
<li>Update PDF archivals so they are direct links but not downloaded</li>
<li>Some scientific articles were removed or replaced
<ul>
<li>IEEExplore, Spread-spectrum watermarking of audio signals</li>
<li>ScienceDirect, Robust audio watermarking using perceptual masking</li>
<li>SSRN, The Cryptocurrency Tumblers: Risks, Legality and Oversight</li>
<li>Property of the People, Lawful Access to Secure Messaging Apps Data</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Arxiv url fixes</li>
<li>s/grayshirt/grayshift/gi</li>
<li>Trailing parentheses and commas removed</li>
<li>Fixed all broken links</li>
<li>Removed uMatrix from the guide (use uBlock Origin)</li>
<li>Removal of https://xchange.me/ (abandoned)</li>
<li>Removal of https://swap.lightning-network.ro/ (abandoned)</li>
<li>Removal of https://privacyguides.org/providers/hosting/ (category removed from website)</li>
<li>Added a warning about the privacy redirect extension stating it might be abandoned/unmaintained</li>
<li>Added Anonymouth for linguistic antiforensics &amp; related links</li>
</ul>
<p>v1.1.3</p>
<ul>
<li>Added dedicated section about gait recognition and other long-range biometric techniques</li>
<li>Updated PDF toolchain to allow embedding images in the PDF guide</li>
</ul>
<p>v1.1.3-pre1</p>
<ul>
<li>Updating info to reflect the new identity being used to publich the guide</li>
<li>Attempted to reconstruct toolchain to generate PDF and ODT guides</li>
</ul>
<p>v1.1.2</p>
<ul>
<li>Removed SIM/Virtual Numbers providers not accepting at least XMR from the guide as there are sufficient providers accepting XMR</li>
<li>Added some more free SMS providers in the guide</li>
<li>Added links to Scribe.rip front-end to Medium.com for Medium.com links</li>
<li>Considerable work was done in relation to the community aspects of this project and other related projects with the creation of a Matrix space (PSA) regrouping several efforts.</li>
<li>Added link to <a href="https://psa.anonymousplanet.org/">https://psa.anonymousplanet.org/</a> containing the community rules for our chatrooms on Matrix and Discord</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sybil_attack">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sybil_attack</a> to the attacks against anonymized Tor traffic section</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2014/07/active-attack-on-tor-network-tried-to-decloak-users-for-five-months/">https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2014/07/active-attack-on-tor-network-tried-to-decloak-users-for-five-months/</a> in the attacks against anonymized Tor traffic section</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://www.whonix.org/wiki/Anbox">https://www.whonix.org/wiki/Anbox</a> for running Android Apps within the Whonix Workstation</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://www.wikigain.com/install-macos-monterey-on-virtualbox/">https://www.wikigain.com/install-macos-monterey-on-virtualbox/</a> to the macOS VM section</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://blog.kraken.com/post/11905/your-fingerprint-can-be-hacked-for-5-heres-how/">https://blog.kraken.com/post/11905/your-fingerprint-can-be-hacked-for-5-heres-how/</a> to the biometrics section</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://propertyofthepeople.org/document-detail/?doc-id=21114562">https://propertyofthepeople.org/document-detail/?doc-id=21114562</a></li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://12ft.io/">https://12ft.io/</a> in the introduction section</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/firmware-attack-can-drop-persistent-malware-in-hidden-ssd-area/">https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/firmware-attack-can-drop-persistent-malware-in-hidden-ssd-area/</a> to the SSD wiping conclusions</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://www.welivesecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/eset_jumping_the_air_gap_wp.pdf">https://www.welivesecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/eset_jumping_the_air_gap_wp.pdf</a> to the advanced targeted techniques section</li>
<li>Small grammar/spelling fixes</li>
<li><strong>Special thanks to the anonymous donator of 1 XMR</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>v1.1.1</p>
<ul>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H33ggs7bh8M">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H33ggs7bh8M</a> as an intro video to Monero in the Monero Disclaimer section</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkJGF3syQy4">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkJGF3syQy4</a> in the Guest VM Browser section about Brave</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://www.vice.com/en/article/m7vqkv/how-fbi-gets-phone-data-att-tmobile-verizon">https://www.vice.com/en/article/m7vqkv/how-fbi-gets-phone-data-att-tmobile-verizon</a> in the metadata/geo-location section</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://fingerprintjs.com/blog/disabling-javascript-wont-stop-fingerprinting/">https://fingerprintjs.com/blog/disabling-javascript-wont-stop-fingerprinting/</a> in several sections about JavaScript</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://qua3k.github.io/ungoogled/">https://qua3k.github.io/ungoogled/</a> in the sections about Ungoogled-Chromium</li>
<li>Re-Added Privacytools.io in the Links section</li>
<li>Added a general disclaimer on the Links page about websites possibly using sponsorships, affiliate links, paid services, premium offers, and merchandising…</li>
<li>Re-Added a Discord server to provide easier access to the community through <a href="https://discord.gg/V8dmd9y7mt">https://discord.gg/V8dmd9y7mt</a> with all the rooms bridged to Matrix rooms</li>
<li>Changed the Matrix/Discord communities from being room focused (#anonymity) to a broader “Privacy Security Anonymity” space with a new #security focused room and an off-topic room.</li>
<li>Creation of a Matrix space at <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">#privacy-security-anonymity:matrix.org</code> <a href="https://matrix.to/#/#privacy-security-anonymity:matrix.org">https://matrix.to/#/#privacy-security-anonymity:matrix.org</a></li>
<li>Added an RSS bot to those rooms relaying some relevant security and anonymity news within those rooms.</li>
<li>Started the test hosting of a small Synapse server with the domain anonymousplanet.org</li>
</ul>
<p>v1.1.0</p>
<ul>
<li>Removed SHA-3 from recommended methods for password storage</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://docs.securedrop.org/en/stable/source.html">https://docs.securedrop.org/en/stable/source.html</a> in the section about communicating sensitive information to various organizations</li>
<li><strong>Pending review</strong> removal of privacytools.io from the guide after discovering sponsored recommendations within the lists on their website. Disclaimer added on the links page.</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20181125133942/https://www.cs.drexel.edu/~sa499/papers/adversarial_stylometry.pdf">https://web.archive.org/web/20181125133942/https://www.cs.drexel.edu/~sa499/papers/adversarial_stylometry.pdf</a> in the Stylometry section</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://www.whonix.org/wiki/Surfing_Posting_Blogging#Stylometry">https://www.whonix.org/wiki/Surfing_Posting_Blogging#Stylometry</a> in the Stylometry section</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://www.whonix.org/wiki/Surfing_Posting_Blogging#Anonymous_File_Sharing">https://www.whonix.org/wiki/Surfing_Posting_Blogging#Anonymous_File_Sharing</a> in the appendix checklist of things to check before sharing information</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20181125133942/https://www.cs.drexel.edu/~sa499/papers/adversarial_stylometry.pdf">https://web.archive.org/web/20181125133942/https://www.cs.drexel.edu/~sa499/papers/adversarial_stylometry.pdf</a> in the section about countering stylometry using translators</li>
<li>Changed the fonts of the website to improve readability (now using “Helvetica”, “Calibri”,and “Times New Roman”)</li>
<li>Removed some unnecessary information from the main page and the donations page to reduce their size</li>
<li>Added a new Tor Exit node (Tor-Exit-05)</li>
<li>Various spelling/grammar fixes</li>
</ul>
<p>v1.0.9</p>
<ul>
<li>Re-Added Privacytools.io (along Privacyguides.org) as a good source of information and recommendations for various services/products/platforms within the guide.</li>
<li>Added a Links page to the website with a small collection of recommended projects to visit.</li>
<li>Changed the layout of the website to make the buttons a bit smaller</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://medium.com/@c5/darkweb-vendors-and-the-basic-opsec-mistakes-they-keep-making-e54c285a488c">https://medium.com/@c5/darkweb-vendors-and-the-basic-opsec-mistakes-they-keep-making-e54c285a488c</a> in the OPSEC section.</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://kycnot.me/">https://kycnot.me/</a> which lists non-KYC cryptocurrencies exchange services</li>
<li>Fixed some mistakes in the cryptocurrency swapping section</li>
</ul>
<p>v1.0.8-hotfix</p>
<ul>
<li>Added a reference to <a href="https://privacytests.org/">https://privacytests.org/</a> in the section about picking a browser in a guest VM</li>
<li>Fixed not-working Nitter links by changing the Nitter instance to Nitter.net</li>
<li>Added Minisign signatures for the PDFs and the ODT file</li>
<li><strong>Hotfix</strong> Added a reference to <a href="https://qua3k.github.io/ungoogled/">https://qua3k.github.io/ungoogled/</a> and now strongly recommends <strong>against</strong> using Ungoogled-Chromium due to them lagging behind in security patches</li>
</ul>
<p>v1.0.8</p>
<ul>
<li>Added a reference to <a href="https://www.websiteplanet.com/blog/gethealth-leak-report/">https://www.websiteplanet.com/blog/gethealth-leak-report/</a> in the Smart Devices section</li>
<li>Added several academic references to the Tor Correlation Fingerprinting attack: <a href="https://homes.esat.kuleuven.be/~mjuarezm/index_files/pdf/ccs18.pdf">https://homes.esat.kuleuven.be/~mjuarezm/index_files/pdf/ccs18.pdf</a>, <a href="https://www.internetsociety.org/sites/default/files/blogs-media/website-fingerprinting-internet-scale.pdf">https://www.internetsociety.org/sites/default/files/blogs-media/website-fingerprinting-internet-scale.pdf</a>, and <a href="https://www.esat.kuleuven.be/cosic/publications/article-2456.pdf">https://www.esat.kuleuven.be/cosic/publications/article-2456.pdf</a></li>
<li>Added a reference to <a href="https://blog.torproject.org/new-low-cost-traffic-analysis-attacks-mitigations">https://blog.torproject.org/new-low-cost-traffic-analysis-attacks-mitigations</a> in the same section</li>
<li>Added an important precision/correction that Tor Correlation Fingerprinting attacks references papers were done in a limited closed-world testing environment and their efficiency in a real open-world situation has not been demonstrated other than theoretically</li>
<li>Added two VPS hosting providers to the list of possible providers: <a href="https://cryptoho.st/">https://cryptoho.st/</a> and <a href="https://www.privex.io/">https://www.privex.io/</a></li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://about.fb.com/news/2021/10/end-to-end-encrypted-backups-on-whatsapp/">https://about.fb.com/news/2021/10/end-to-end-encrypted-backups-on-whatsapp/</a> announcing e2ee backups on WhatsApp</li>
</ul>
<p>v1.0.7</p>
<ul>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/a-blank-wall-can-show-how-many-people-are-in-a-room-and-what-theyre-doing/">https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/a-blank-wall-can-show-how-many-people-are-in-a-room-and-what-theyre-doing/</a> in the targeted techniques section</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/a-shiny-snack-bags-reflections-can-reconstruct-the-room-around-it/">https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/a-shiny-snack-bags-reflections-can-reconstruct-the-room-around-it/</a> in the targeted techniques section</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/footstep-sensors-identify-people-by-gait/">https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/footstep-sensors-identify-people-by-gait/</a> in the targeted techniques section</li>
<li>Switched various links from PrivacyTools.io to PrivacyGuides.org that were forgotten in a previous update</li>
<li>Added guidance to share information and files publicly including IPFS</li>
<li>Added an appendix containing a checklist of things to verify before sharing any information or file (metadata…)</li>
<li>Complete reworking of the Introduction and Prologue for better readability (there was way too much text in there)</li>
<li>Added references to <a href="https://thenewoil.org">https://thenewoil.org</a>, <a href="https://privacyguides.org">https://privacyguides.org</a>, and the YouTube Techlore channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/Techlore">https://www.youtube.com/c/Techlore</a> as bonus introduction reads on privacy and security</li>
<li>Various grammar/spelling fixes</li>
</ul>
<p>v1.0.6</p>
<ul>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomasbrewster/2021/10/04/google-keyword-warrants-give-us-government-data-on-search-users">https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomasbrewster/2021/10/04/google-keyword-warrants-give-us-government-data-on-search-users</a> in the digital fingerprint section</li>
<li>Added the fourth Tor Exit node in the donation page listing</li>
<li>Added recommendation for considering Minisign (<a href="https://jedisct1.github.io/minisign/">https://jedisct1.github.io/minisign/</a>) as an alternative to PGP/GPG for file signing</li>
<li>Added new archive of the guide on anonarchive.org</li>
<li>Added Content-Security-Policy and X-XSS-Protection metatags to the HTML headers of the website</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://latacora.singles/2019/07/16/the-pgp-problem.html">https://latacora.singles/2019/07/16/the-pgp-problem.html</a> to justify the recommendation to use Minisign over PGP/GPG for signing</li>
<li>Added <a href="https://mobilesms.io">https://mobilesms.io</a> to the list of online phone number providers</li>
<li>Added an “extra paranoid” route using Zcash in addition to Monero if you want even more safety than just relying on Monero alone for anonymous crypto transactions</li>
<li>Added instructions to install a Zcash wallet on various OSes including the Whonix Workstation</li>
<li>Refined the VPN over Tor sections with more information about using a self-hosted VPN/Proxy instead of a VPN provider</li>
<li>Added guidance to upgrade Whonix from version 15 to version 16 on Qubes OS</li>
<li>Added disclaimer about Windows 11 not being supported (yet) by the guide</li>
<li>Some grammar/spelling fixes</li>
<li>Various broken links fixes</li>
</ul>
<p>v1.0.5</p>
<ul>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/sep/11/inside-story-most-daring-surveillance-sting-in-history">https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/sep/11/inside-story-most-daring-surveillance-sting-in-history</a> in the smartphone warnings section</li>
<li>Made main website available through IPv6</li>
<li>Endnotes are now also supported on the repository MD file through <a href="https://github.com/AnonymousPlanet/thgtoa/blob/main/guide.md">https://github.com/AnonymousPlanet/thgtoa/blob/main/guide.md</a> thanks to markdown update from GitHub. Previously, those were only working on the rendered Jekyll HTML</li>
<li>Added link to <a href="https://oksms.org">https://oksms.org</a> as an option if you cannot afford a dedicated number. More will be added soon.</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://www.vice.com/en/article/93ypke/the-nsa-and-cia-use-ad-blockers-because-online-advertising-is-so-dangerous">https://www.vice.com/en/article/93ypke/the-nsa-and-cia-use-ad-blockers-because-online-advertising-is-so-dangerous</a> as an argument to recommend adding uBlock to Tor Browser</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="http://0pointer.net/blog/authenticated-boot-and-disk-encryption-on-linux.html">http://0pointer.net/blog/authenticated-boot-and-disk-encryption-on-linux.html</a> in the in-depth Linux hardening resources</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://www.usenix.org/system/files/sec21-hoang.pdf">https://www.usenix.org/system/files/sec21-hoang.pdf</a> and <a href="https://gfwatch.org/">https://gfwatch.org/</a> in the section about hostile environments</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://www.d-id.com/talkingheads/">https://www.d-id.com/talkingheads/</a> in the creating new identities section</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://twitter.com/SecurityJon/status/1445020885472235524">https://twitter.com/SecurityJon/status/1445020885472235524</a> and <a href="https://labs.f-secure.com/blog/sniff-there-leaks-my-bitlocker-key/">https://labs.f-secure.com/blog/sniff-there-leaks-my-bitlocker-key/</a> into the Windows Host OS section of the Whonix route</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://www.wired.com/story/clearview-ai-new-tools-identify-you-photos/">https://www.wired.com/story/clearview-ai-new-tools-identify-you-photos/</a> in the biometrics section</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://www.coindesk.com/business/2021/09/21/leaked-slides-show-how-chainalysis-flags-crypto-suspects-for-cops/">https://www.coindesk.com/business/2021/09/21/leaked-slides-show-how-chainalysis-flags-crypto-suspects-for-cops/</a> in the Cryptocurrencies Transaction section</li>
<li>Added Cwtch <a href="https://cwtch.im">https://cwtch.im</a> to the messaging apps lists and recommendations</li>
<li>Added a new fourth Tor Exit node using donations funds</li>
<li>Some grammar/spelling fixes</li>
</ul>
<p>v1.0.4</p>
<ul>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://therecord.media/malware-found-preinstalled-in-classic-push-button-phones-sold-in-russia/">https://therecord.media/malware-found-preinstalled-in-classic-push-button-phones-sold-in-russia/</a> in the burner phone section</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://sourceforge.net/p/veracrypt/discussion/technical/thread/3961542951/">https://sourceforge.net/p/veracrypt/discussion/technical/thread/3961542951/</a> in the Veracrypt settings sections</li>
<li>Changed Privacytools.io to Privacyguides.org after name change</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://github.com/iperov/DeepFaceLive">https://github.com/iperov/DeepFaceLive</a> in the Face recognition section</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://www.news.ucsb.edu/2021/020392/dont-fidget-wifi-will-count-you">https://www.news.ucsb.edu/2021/020392/dont-fidget-wifi-will-count-you</a> within the Wi-Fi around you section</li>
<li>Matrix room change from #online-anonymity:matrix.org to #anonymity:matrix.org (old alias remains valid)</li>
<li>Renewed hosting of Tor-Exit-01 for 1 year using funding from donations</li>
</ul>
<p>v1.0.3</p>
<ul>
<li>Added reference to ProtonMail IP logging case <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2021/09/06/protonmail-logged-ip-address-of-french-activist-after-order-by-swiss-authorities/">https://techcrunch.com/2021/09/06/protonmail-logged-ip-address-of-french-activist-after-order-by-swiss-authorities/</a></li>
<li>Added more information regarding Firefox hardening settings</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/blog/internet-freedom-around-the-world-in-50-stats/">https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/blog/internet-freedom-around-the-world-in-50-stats/</a></li>
<li>Fixed several broken links</li>
<li>Some grammar fixes</li>
</ul>
<p>v1.0.2</p>
<ul>
<li>Minor layout fixes</li>
<li>Added BLAKE2 hash to the list of hashes and clarified the hashes recommendations</li>
<li>Added Twofish and Serpent to the recommended section in the File Encryption section</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://justdeleteme.xyz/">https://justdeleteme.xyz/</a> and <a href="https://inteltechniques.com/workbook.html">https://inteltechniques.com/workbook.html</a> in the Removing traces section</li>
<li>Added references to <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2021/08/19/google-geofence-warrants/">https://techcrunch.com/2021/08/19/google-geofence-warrants/</a> and <a href="https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20210821/10494847401/google-report-shows-reverse-warrants-are-swiftly-becoming-law-enforcements-go-to-investigative-tool.shtml">https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20210821/10494847401/google-report-shows-reverse-warrants-are-swiftly-becoming-law-enforcements-go-to-investigative-tool.shtml</a> about the expanding trend of Geofencing warrants</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://edwardsnowden.substack.com/p/all-seeing-i">https://edwardsnowden.substack.com/p/all-seeing-i</a> in reference to Apple Privacy</li>
<li>Added various references and information about setting up plausible deniability on Linux</li>
<li>Added reference and information about setting up plausible deniability on Qubes OS</li>
<li>Improved the section about countering linguistic forensics</li>
<li>Updated Archive.today onion v2 address to v3</li>
<li>Full (self) proofreading resulting in a large amount of spelling/grammar fixes and some shame about those</li>
</ul>
<p>v1.0.1</p>
<ul>
<li>Added information about Monero Atomic Swap for converting from BTC to Monero instead of a swapping service (Monero Rules!)</li>
<li>Added link to <a href="https://www.useapassphrase.com/">https://www.useapassphrase.com/</a> in the password/passphrase guidelines appendix</li>
<li>Added an appendix about Crypto Swapping services with some recommendations</li>
<li>Added OnlyFans, Binance and Kraken to the list of tested online services</li>
<li>Added Information on how to check if your Tor Exit node is in few or many blocklists to avoid issues when signing-up to various services</li>
<li>Various spelling/grammar fixes</li>
</ul>
<p>v1.0.0 Codename “Deal With It” (because its not perfect, so deal with it)</p>
<ul>
<li>Various spelling/grammar fixes to the Countering Forensic Linguistics section</li>
<li>Added guidance on how to compare older PDFs with newer releases using some online tools</li>
<li>Added guidance on how to compare older ODTs with newer releases using LibreWriter</li>
<li>Removed the attribution to Mark Twain from the quote in the final editorial notes</li>
<li>Added some references in the list of threats to anonymity to the proposed mitigations in the guide</li>
<li>Various grammar/spelling fixes</li>
<li>Slightly changed the Light theme header color</li>
</ul>
<p>v1.0.0-rc3-hotfix (unpublished release)</p>
<ul>
<li>Modified the Countering Forensic Linguistics section to remove the AutoCorrect usage recommendation in favor of “Search and Replace” to avoid unintended mistakes.</li>
<li>Removed hybrid-analysis checks from the files as I think VirusTotal is enough</li>
</ul>
<p>v1.0.0-rc3</p>
<ul>
<li>Added recommendation to use the Privacy Redirect extension on the Guest VMs browsers: <a href="https://github.com/SimonBrazell/privacy-redirect">https://github.com/SimonBrazell/privacy-redirect</a></li>
<li>Added a section to emphasize some precautions when using a Browser with JavaScript enabled (including Tor Browser up to the “Safer Level”) in every route</li>
<li>Added more information and recommendations related to using Tor Browser at the “Safer” level.</li>
<li>Added some more crypto disclaimers to avoid some services such as Mixers/Tumblers</li>
<li>Re-ordered and re-linked many sections in a more logical way</li>
<li>Removed some duplicate information in some sections</li>
<li>Fixed some bad hyperlinks</li>
<li>Added a release of the guide in the ODT format in addition to PDFs</li>
</ul>
<p>v1.0.0-rc2</p>
<ul>
<li>Many grammar/spelling changes after some proofreading</li>
</ul>
<p>v1.0.0-rc1 (Release Candidate 1)</p>
<ul>
<li>Small grammar/spelling fixes</li>
<li>Small layout fixes</li>
<li>Added some information about Safari in the Guest VM Browser selection/hardening sections</li>
<li>Removed DREAD in the threat modeling references as it is deprecated</li>
<li>Added link to <a href="https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/07/vpn-servers-seized-by-ukrainian-authorities-werent-encrypted/">https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/07/vpn-servers-seized-by-ukrainian-authorities-werent-encrypted/</a> in the No Logging but Logging anyway section of VPN providers</li>
<li>Added Session Messenger as a possible “last resort” recommendation for iOS users because well there is no better option it seems despite their lack of PFS and Deniability</li>
<li>Corrected the Session Messenger information as not using Tor Natively but using LokiNet Onion Routing natively</li>
<li>Added a new Tor Browser route for the simplest, easiest way to access the web anonymously with appropriate security warnings</li>
<li>Added additional information on attack mitigations on Bitlocker encrypted drives and reference to <a href="https://dolosgroup.io/blog/2021/7/9/from-stolen-laptop-to-inside-the-company-network">https://dolosgroup.io/blog/2021/7/9/from-stolen-laptop-to-inside-the-company-network</a></li>
<li>Changed the recommendations about the state of your real phone while using a burner phone. You should never bring it with you and leave it on at home.</li>
<li>Changed the route picking UML to only show options depending on your skills/resources/availability without considering threats/adversaries</li>
<li>Expanded the threat modeling section (after the previous UML) with adversaries/threats and picking the adequate route in consequence</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://arxiv.org/pdf/2107.04940.pdf">https://arxiv.org/pdf/2107.04940.pdf</a> to the Bad Cryptography section</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2021/07/23/tech/idme-unemployment-facial-recognition/index.html">https://edition.cnn.com/2021/07/23/tech/idme-unemployment-facial-recognition/index.html</a> to the Face Recognition section</li>
<li>Lowered recommendation for RiseUP as a free mail service as they now require invitation for registration</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://gitlab.com/FG-01/fg-01">https://gitlab.com/FG-01/fg-01</a> as a possible mitigation to gait recognition systems as well as 2 more journalistic references to gait recognition</li>
<li>Changed information about China/Russia “will block” ECH/eSNI to “might block” as it hasnt been verified/confirmed</li>
<li>Added a whole appendix on Counteracting Forensic Linguistics (Writeprint) with your anonymous identities</li>
<li>Added IPFS mirror of the whole website at <a href="https://ipfs.anonymousplanet.org">https://ipfs.anonymousplanet.org</a></li>
</ul>
<p>v0.9.9h</p>
<ul>
<li>Fixed bad and missing linking about browser selection and install in guest VMs setup sections</li>
<li>Added ShutUp10 to the list of tools to improve Privacy on Windows 10</li>
<li>Removed Windows AME from the recommendations/possibilities within guest VMs and advising against it instead</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.9.9g</p>
<ul>
<li>Added Safing.io to the recommended VPN providers list (provisional)</li>
<li>Many links fixed/updated/replaced/removed (dead links check on the whole document)</li>
<li>Updated most of the .onion v2 addresses to .onion v3 addresses (except for Archive.today which is still on v2)</li>
<li>Added .onion addresses to some publication links having a Tor mirror such as The Intercept</li>
<li>Decided to switch the licensing of the project to add NonCommercial (cc-by-nc-4.0), prior releases are not affected</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.9.9f</p>
<ul>
<li>Added section on search engines</li>
<li>Added some more information on Brave source of adblocking</li>
<li>Added separator between the text and the references to the online HTML version</li>
<li>Added a ToC entry of the references to the online HTML version</li>
<li>Added a bit more information on eventual physical destruction of HDDs and SSDs</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.9.9e</p>
<ul>
<li>Added more information on why I recommend Brave within guests VMs and more information about other choices (mainly Firefox)</li>
<li>Added Browser Hardening guidelines for Brave, Ungoogled-Chromium, Edge, and Firefox</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.9.9d</p>
<ul>
<li>Changed wording from all incorrect “TAILS” instances to the correct “Tails”</li>
<li>Changed wording from some incorrect “Qube OS” instances to the correct “Qubes OS”</li>
<li>Added header to the PDFs with the title</li>
<li>Added footer to the PDFs with the page numbers</li>
<li>Changed the PDFs from having all references in the endnotes to having them in the footnotes of each page for better readability</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.9.9c</p>
<ul>
<li>Improved the password/passphrase recommendation section</li>
<li>Added a new Tor Exit node to the project <a href="https://metrics.torproject.org/rs.html#details/F535BA067A776457083141688C7FE781B6DFB24E">https://metrics.torproject.org/rs.html#details/F535BA067A776457083141688C7FE781B6DFB24E</a></li>
<li>Added ChaCha20 to the recommended file/disk encryption algorithms</li>
<li>Various fixes in the README/Index</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.9.9b</p>
<ul>
<li>Changed recommendation from Veracrypt to Bitlocker for Windows simple encryption route to prevent rubber-hose cryptanalysis</li>
<li>Started running a Tor exit-node using project funds <a href="https://metrics.torproject.org/rs.html#details/970814F267BF3DE9DFF2A0F8D4019F80C68AEE26">https://metrics.torproject.org/rs.html#details/970814F267BF3DE9DFF2A0F8D4019F80C68AEE26</a>. I was only able to buy 3 months with the remaining funds. Please donate if you want this to continue.</li>
<li>Changed slightly the donations requests so that they appear sooner including in the README/index.html and earlier in the guide in a lighter way</li>
<li>Small grammar/spelling fixes</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.9.9a</p>
<ul>
<li>Added Wikiless links to all Wikipedia articles for enhanced privacy (see <a href="https://codeberg.org/orenom/wikiless">https://codeberg.org/orenom/wikiless</a>)</li>
<li>Added message to inform users with JavaScript disabled that JavaScript is needed to toggle the themes on the website</li>
<li>Removed underline of every hyperlink in the PDF format guide for better readability</li>
<li>Added small section about helping others staying anonymous by running a Tor entry/relay node</li>
<li>Shortened the Index/README to make it more readable and creating a sub-page with the safety/integrity/authentication information</li>
<li>Added new hosting provider to the list (<a href="https://1984.is">https://1984.is</a>) and created a small appendix dedicated to recommended hosting providers</li>
<li>Small grammar/spelling fixes</li>
<li>Small fixes on the website layout (thanks to LiJu09 again)</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.9.9</p>
<ul>
<li>Added toggle switch from dark to light theme for the website (requires Javascript) to improve general UX (very special thanks to LiJu09 for the great help)</li>
<li>Fixed layout issues in the OSX section about Gatekeeper and XProtect</li>
<li>Small fix in the malware section “higher level” changed to “lower level”</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://www.inteltechniques.com/podcast.html">https://www.inteltechniques.com/podcast.html</a> as an OSINT resource</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://github.com/Qubes-Community/Contents/blob/master/docs/privacy/anonymizing-your-mac-address.md">https://github.com/Qubes-Community/Contents/blob/master/docs/privacy/anonymizing-your-mac-address.md</a> in the Qubes Route section</li>
<li>Various spelling/grammar fixes</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.9.8</p>
<ul>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://github.com/insight-decentralized-consensus-lab/post-quantum-monero/blob/master/writeups/technical_note.pdf">https://github.com/insight-decentralized-consensus-lab/post-quantum-monero/blob/master/writeups/technical_note.pdf</a> in the Monero Disclaimer section</li>
<li>Added cars in the Smart Devices section because obviously cars are also issues</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2019/12/17/what-does-your-car-know-about-you-we-hacked-chevy-find-out/">https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2019/12/17/what-does-your-car-know-about-you-we-hacked-chevy-find-out/</a> in the Smart Devices section</li>
<li>Added more OSINT links: <a href="https://osintframework.com/">https://osintframework.com/</a>, <a href="https://recontool.org">https://recontool.org</a>, and <a href="https://github.com/jivoi/awesome-osint">https://github.com/jivoi/awesome-osint</a></li>
<li>Added more information about crafting your legend for your anonymous identities in a consistent manner in the creating new identities section</li>
<li>Added more OPSEC information and a reference to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqZZU9lFlF4">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqZZU9lFlF4</a></li>
<li>Added more references to Hardening Linux: <a href="https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Security">https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Security</a> and <a href="https://codeberg.org/SalamanderSecurity/PARSEC">https://codeberg.org/SalamanderSecurity/PARSEC</a></li>
<li>Added references to AppArmor usage on Whonix VMs: <a href="https://www.whonix.org/wiki/AppArmor">https://www.whonix.org/wiki/AppArmor</a></li>
<li>Added AppArmor/SELinux references within the Qubes OS section for Hardening VMs</li>
<li>Added light introduction video references for hardening Linux/Windows/MacOS by the nice people at Techlore.</li>
<li>Switched from Mastodon.online to Mastodon.social <a href="https://mastodon.social/@anonypla">https://mastodon.social/@anonypla</a></li>
<li>Fixed duplicate notations on GPG key</li>
<li>Added Nitter links to Twitter links</li>
<li>Various spelling/grammar fixes</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.9.7b</p>
<ul>
<li>Added disclaimer about Monero usage and its long-term security relative to KYC regulations</li>
<li>Added a bonus step within the BTC anonymizing section to reference Wasabi Wallet <a href="https://wasabiwallet.io/">https://wasabiwallet.io/</a> as an added efficient obfuscation measure</li>
<li>Fixed layout issue at the very end of the guide (wrong tabulation)</li>
<li>Added reference to RiseUp, Disroot, and Autistici for e-mail creation if you need an e-mail verification for creating for instance a ProtonMail or a MailFence account</li>
<li>Removed <a href="http://keys.gnupg.net/">http://keys.gnupg.net/</a> from README because its dead it seems</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.9.7a</p>
<ul>
<li>Fixed wrong information about Session messenger and presence of Forward Secrecy and removed from recommendations due to that and the absence of deniability</li>
<li>Added information about how to get/use BTC anonymously using Monero swapping</li>
<li>Removed the THGTOA subreddit and the discord server (due to being mostly unused) to leave only the Matrix room and GitHub for discussions</li>
<li>Made the README slightly more user-friendly</li>
<li>Various spelling/grammar fixes</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.9.7</p>
<ul>
<li>Fixed DNS section stating that ECH/eSNI leaks DNS when in fact it leaks only DN (Domain Name)</li>
<li>Fixed DNS section stating that Firefox enforces OCSP stapling when it does not</li>
<li>Added information in DNS section that Chromium based browsers do not rely on OCSP but CRLSets</li>
<li>Fixed DNS illustration according to above fixes</li>
<li>Renamed DNS section into DNS and IP and added information about IP correlation with various websites despite having encrypted DNS</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://www.hackerfactor.com/blog/index.php?/archives/906-Tor-0day-The-Management-Vulnerability.html">https://www.hackerfactor.com/blog/index.php?/archives/906-Tor-0day-The-Management-Vulnerability.html</a> in the anonymize Tor/VPN traffic section</li>
<li>Added section about rootkits and backdoors in the malware in the malware, exploits and viruses section</li>
<li>Added information about rootkits and firmware malware/backdoors</li>
<li>Added Session in the messengers table and recommendations</li>
<li>Added disclaimer to be extra cautious when using Tails (always use the last version and be extremely careful with bundled apps)</li>
<li>Various spelling/grammar fixes</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.9.6b</p>
<ul>
<li>Added emphasis and disclaimer on the threat model of this guide to clarify strongly that this guide is a DRAFT and may contain inaccuracies. This guide should not be considered a definitive truth.</li>
<li>Added reference to the new Tutanota incident forcing them to monitor users</li>
<li>Added reference to the RSA Conference 2020, When Cybercriminals with Good OpSec Attack <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXmZnU2GdVk">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXmZnU2GdVk</a> video in the OPSEC section</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.9.6a</p>
<ul>
<li>Added the USB Wi-Fi dongle option within the section to block Host OS network access while allowing VM network access</li>
<li>Small spelling/grammar fixes</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.9.6</p>
<ul>
<li>Added references to AnonAddy and Simplelogin e-mail aliasing services in the e-mail verification section of creating new online identities. Could be useful.</li>
<li>Fixed the word SSD that was somehow spelled SDD all over the place (/shame)</li>
<li>Added section to explain how to disable/prevent Internet Access on the Host OS while allowing VMs (specifically the Whonix Gateway) to access the internet in the Whonix Route</li>
<li>Added further password recommendation based on Bruce Schneier recommendations <a href="https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2014/03/choosing_secure_1.html">https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2014/03/choosing_secure_1.html</a></li>
<li>Removed telegram channel because is was unused and empty in favor of keeping only the Matrix channel (Primary) and the Discord channel (Secondary) but linked</li>
<li>Added information about AMD PSP not having remote management capabilities unlike IME</li>
<li>Various spelling/grammar fixes</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.9.5</p>
<ul>
<li>Added some small disclaimer for Coreboot containing some proprietary software</li>
<li>Added reference to Tempora surveillance program</li>
<li>Small correction to the text relating to the Tutanota court order to avoid misunderstandings</li>
<li>Added <a href="https://censys.io/">https://censys.io/</a> and <a href="https://www.zoomeye.org/">https://www.zoomeye.org/</a> in addition to Shodan as IoT search engines options</li>
<li>Removed SHA3 from the “avoid” list because it was incorrect</li>
<li>Added more information in the Online Backups section</li>
<li>Added more references to people caught due to their fingerprints appearing on shared pictures online in the biometrics section</li>
<li>Added link to <a href="https://stegcloak.surge.sh/">https://stegcloak.surge.sh/</a> in the Hidden communications in plain sight section</li>
<li>Various small spelling/grammar fixing</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.9.4</p>
<ul>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDZ39h-kCS8">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDZ39h-kCS8</a> in the Smart Devices around you section</li>
<li>Added reference to TypingDNA (<a href="https://www.typingdna.com/">https://www.typingdna.com/</a>) in the Online Behavior section</li>
<li>Various small spelling fixes</li>
<li>Added reference to SORM (Russia) along PRISM,XKEYSCORE…</li>
<li>Added reference to smarttags (Apple AirTags, Samsung Smarttags, Tile…) in the smart devices section</li>
<li>Added reference to Michael Bazzells interesting OSINT Techniques book <a href="https://inteltechniques.com/book1.html">https://inteltechniques.com/book1.html</a> in the bonus resources section</li>
<li>Added reference to LibGen in the Introduction section in addition to Sci-Hub</li>
<li>Fixed some ordering issues in the various sections that were re-ordered in previous updates</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.9.3</p>
<ul>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://disable-gatekeeper.github.io/">https://disable-gatekeeper.github.io/</a> and how to disable MacOS Gatekeeper on Big Sur</li>
<li>Various grammar/spelling/layout fixes</li>
<li>Transifex translations are now possible and open for any volunteer. Currently some are working on Russian/Ukrainian</li>
<li>Added https://crypton.sh/ to the list of Monero accepting phone number providers</li>
<li>Added reference to e-mail tracking in the Malware section</li>
<li>Updated DNS section to reflect change from eSNI to ECH</li>
<li>Added more OSINT video tutorials references from Bellingcat</li>
<li>Added information about OCSP stapling in the DNS section</li>
<li>Added illustration for comparing simple OCSP vs OCSP stapling</li>
<li>Added illustration for comparing DNS encryption with and without ECH</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.9.2a</p>
<ul>
<li>Multiple small punctuation fixes for better readability/translation of markdown format</li>
<li>Small reference fix from BBC to The Guardian</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.9.2</p>
<ul>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://mattw.io/youtube-geofind/location">https://mattw.io/youtube-geofind/location</a> for Video geolocation (YouTube)</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://jakecreps.com/tag/osint-tools/">https://jakecreps.com/tag/osint-tools/</a> for various OSINT tools to try on yourself</li>
<li>Fixed some bad links between a bunch of cross-references</li>
<li>Some font color fixing in the dark themed PDF</li>
<li>Added various attribution references for some external illustrations</li>
<li>Various spelling/grammar fixes</li>
<li>Re-organized some of the de-anonymization methods into grouped sub-sections for readability</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.9.1</p>
<ul>
<li>Fixed Messaging table inaccuracies regarding metadata leaks and e2e for Element/Matrix and Zoom</li>
<li>Added reference/guidance to Windows AME (<a href="https://ameliorated.info/">https://ameliorated.info/</a>)for use in guest VMs in place of Standard Windows 10 Pro</li>
<li>Added Tor Mirror into the HTML header for discoverability</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://arxiv.org/pdf/1906.05754.pdf">https://arxiv.org/pdf/1906.05754.pdf</a> in the crypto transactions section</li>
<li>Added references to NEC NeoFace and Clearview AI face recognition systems in the Face/Biometrics section</li>
<li>Added FLoC opt-out and no-referrer policies into the HTML header</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://arxiv.org/abs/1512.05616">https://arxiv.org/abs/1512.05616</a> in the Smart Devices warning section</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://people.eecs.berkeley.edu/~dawnsong/papers/2012%20On%20the%20Feasibility%20of%20Internet-Scale%20Author%20Identification.pdf">https://people.eecs.berkeley.edu/~dawnsong/papers/2012%20On%20the%20Feasibility%20of%20Internet-Scale%20Author%20Identification.pdf</a> in the digital fingerprint section</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://www.gwern.net/Death-Note-Anonymity">https://www.gwern.net/Death-Note-Anonymity</a> in the Bonus section</li>
<li>Fixed the Qubes OS section implying that Qubes OS is a Linux distribution when it is not</li>
<li>Fixed LICENSE file missing on the website</li>
<li>Various spelling/grammar fixes</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.9.0</p>
<ul>
<li>Various layout, spelling, and grammar fixes</li>
<li>Added new discussion channel on matrix <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">#online-anonymity:matrix.org</code></li>
<li>Fixed connectivity methods table recommendations (VPN over Tor over VPN)</li>
<li>Removed the shark meme because it was a bit much</li>
<li>Added reference to the recent Spotify AI voice recognition patent <a href="https://patents.justia.com/patent/10891948">https://patents.justia.com/patent/10891948</a></li>
<li>Added more information and illustration about Tor Bridges and especially Meek bridges for users in hostile environments</li>
<li>Added some more information about hash collisions</li>
<li>Moved Requirements section up before Introduction</li>
<li>Fixed DNS privacy illustration DoHoT that was spelled wrong</li>
<li>Fixed Appendixes names that were out of order</li>
<li>Added guidance to create a Proxy VPS in addition to a VPN VPS in the case of the now VPN/Proxy over Tor route</li>
<li>Added more guidance to the “No Tor/VPN” option in a hostile environment</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.8.9a</p>
<ul>
<li>Moved the donations section to the bottom of the guide</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.8.9</p>
<ul>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://www.freehaven.net/anonbib/date.html">https://www.freehaven.net/anonbib/date.html</a> in the bonus resources section</li>
<li>Many small fixes in the README</li>
<li>Various small layout and grammar fixes</li>
<li>Removed some parts about unblockable telemetry on MacOS Big Sur since this issue is no longer relevant it seems (and the telemetry can be blocked)</li>
<li>Erratum: removed a quote from a user on his request</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.8.8</p>
<ul>
<li>Fixed QR codes pointing to old addresses (but still valid)</li>
<li>Added Keyoxide proofs to the README</li>
<li>Various small fixes</li>
<li>Huge thanks to the generous donator of 1 XMR</li>
<li>Added proper native Tor mirror on <a href="http://thgtoa7imksbg7rit4grgijl2ef6kc7b56bp56pmtta4g354lydlzkqd.onion">http://thgtoa7imksbg7rit4grgijl2ef6kc7b56bp56pmtta4g354lydlzkqd.onion</a></li>
</ul>
<p>v0.8.7</p>
<ul>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://www.scss.tcd.ie/doug.leith/apple_google.pdf">https://www.scss.tcd.ie/doug.leith/apple_google.pdf</a> in the Smart Devices section and the OS Telemetry section.</li>
<li>Moved/rephrased small introduction paragraph about Apple being among the best choices for Privacy in the OS and Telemetry section.</li>
<li>Changed recommendation for Android VM to Androix-x86 CyanogenMod releases (14.1 r5 at the time of this writing)</li>
<li>Several small spelling/grammar/layout fixes</li>
<li>Added more explanation and illustration to the basic concept of Virtualization through a new Appendix</li>
<li>Fixed illustration to mention Tor Stream Isolation possibilities</li>
<li>Added a couple easter eggs because why not</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.8.6</p>
<ul>
<li>Small layout fixes due to regex errors in pandoc conversion</li>
<li>Small re-write of the instant messaging section that should make more sense now</li>
<li>Changed the Briar information to reflect that they do now provide a Desktop option (with limited features) in addition to the Android client (emulator no longer strictly required)</li>
<li>Updated the messaging table to include qTox (Tox) and Gajim (XMPP)</li>
<li>Added reference to IDF famous tweet <a href="https://twitter.com/idf/status/1125066395010699264">https://twitter.com/idf/status/1125066395010699264</a></li>
<li>Added some references to Zero-Trust security models</li>
<li>Added some references to Bad Opsec resources (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQ2OZKitRwc">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQ2OZKitRwc</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQ2OZKitRwc">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQ2OZKitRwc</a>)</li>
<li>Added several tools to check an IP or your own IP for various things in the “Your IP Address” section</li>
<li>Added references to Hybrid Analysis for PDFs in addition to VirusTotal</li>
<li>Added small additional illustration about threat models in the Introduction</li>
<li>Added small additional illustration about Privacy vs Anonymity in the Introduction</li>
<li>Removed the password protected PDF file from the project because it was never used and creaitng more compatibilities issues than necessary on my side</li>
<li>Replaced donations QR codes with better ones</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.8.5</p>
<ul>
<li>Changed donations QR codes with better ones with logos</li>
<li>Many small fixes in grammar/spelling/layout</li>
<li>Fixed many unnecessary escaping backslashes in front of special characters because pandoc does that</li>
<li>Changed all lines containing code lines into inline code for better readability on the online version</li>
<li>Migrated my Mastodon account to <a href="https://mastodon.online/@anonypla">https://mastodon.online/@anonypla</a> (old one redirected automatically)</li>
<li>Fixed Tor over VPN section that was clearly missing emphasis on it being a viable option with good use cases</li>
<li>Added more information in the Pick your Connectivity conclusions for a better overview</li>
<li>Added section about Online file Syncing in the Online Backup section</li>
<li>Added more information about messaging apps and a rather detailed table comparing their privacy/security/anonymity features</li>
<li>Added disclaimer on reddit/discord to not discuss sensitive topics on those platforms</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.8.4</p>
<ul>
<li>Added more information regarding Tor stream isolation and VPNs</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://clickclickclick.click">https://clickclickclick.click</a> in the Behavior analysis section</li>
<li>Added project website mirror at <a href="https://mirror.anonymousplanet.org">https://mirror.anonymousplanet.org</a> (hosted at GitLab)</li>
<li>Added PDFs mirror at CryptPad.from</li>
<li>Added reference to recently released list of data collected by Google Chrome</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-55573802">https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-55573802</a> about Facial recognition defeating Face Masks in the biometrics section</li>
<li>Added reference to Microsoft Azure Facial Cognitive Services Demo <a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/services/cognitive-services/face/#demo">https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/services/cognitive-services/face/#demo</a> in the biometrics section</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://www.bellingcat.com/news/2021/03/19/berlin-assassination-new-evidence-on-suspected-fsb-hitman-passed-to-german-investigators/">https://www.bellingcat.com/news/2021/03/19/berlin-assassination-new-evidence-on-suspected-fsb-hitman-passed-to-german-investigators/</a> in the biometrics section</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.8.3</p>
<ul>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://www.reflectacles.com/">https://www.reflectacles.com/</a> glasses to interfere with CCTV surveillance.</li>
<li>Added “enhance” example to the deblurring section</li>
<li>Thanks to the anonymous donators. Their donations were spent to renew the domain for 3 more years (4 years total).</li>
<li>Added information about risks/drawbacks related to Tor Stream Isolation when using VPN over Tor and for which use cases this method is recommended</li>
<li>Added QR code for BTC legacy address in the donations section</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.8.2</p>
<ul>
<li>Brighter fonts on some headers for better readability in dark mode</li>
<li>Added reference to Sci-Hub in the introduction</li>
<li>Added reference to deniable encryption on Linux and why it is not (yet) in the current routes</li>
<li>Added reference to EncroChat and Sky ECC and warning against using such commercial devices/services for anonymity</li>
<li>Small fixes in some URLs that were not properly changed after domain switch to anonymousplanet.org</li>
<li>Added Bitcoin legacy address in addition to Segwit for donations</li>
<li>Various spelling/grammar issues</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.8.1</p>
<ul>
<li>Fixed many various small layout/spelling/grammar issues</li>
<li>Fixed 2 shortened URLs (t.me and bit.ly) from the guide with correct destination URLs</li>
<li>Added some references to “roll your own crypto” cases (Telegram, Zoom)</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://www.vice.com/en/article/y3g97x/location-data-apps-drone-strikes-iowa-national-guard">https://www.vice.com/en/article/y3g97x/location-data-apps-drone-strikes-iowa-national-guard</a> in the Metadata/Geolocation section</li>
<li>Removed archive.today PDF links to replace them with Archive.org links (because archive.today doesnt actually save PDFs)</li>
<li>Added reference to a MAC tracking device <a href="https://amsignalinc.com/data-sheets/Acyclica/Acyclica-RoadTrend-Product-Sheet.pdf">https://amsignalinc.com/data-sheets/Acyclica/Acyclica-RoadTrend-Product-Sheet.pdf</a> in the MAC address section</li>
<li>Added disclaimer about not endorsing Cloudflare in the DNS section by mentioning them several times for technical reasons.</li>
<li>Added references to Ungoogled-Chromium as an alternative to Tor Browser, Firefox and Brave.</li>
<li>Added some results of Browser fingerprinting testing by the EFF coveryourtracks project.</li>
<li>Added reference to Tor Browser security levels which I realized are not known by most people.</li>
<li>Added Archive.org links to all documents/pages hyperlinks for people willing to avoid direct links to various websites</li>
<li>Added Invidious (through yewtu.be invidious instance hosted in the NL) links to all YouTube videos hyperlinks for people wanting more privacy on Youtube videos</li>
<li>Added reference to AMD PSP security analysis (and how it is not as bad as IME) in the “Your CPU” section <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKH5nGLgi08&amp;t=2834s">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKH5nGLgi08&amp;t=2834s</a> and the laptop recommendation section.</li>
<li>Moved the Safe Browser part of Guest OSes into an Appendix to avoid duplication</li>
<li>Added domain for project <a href="https://anonymousplanet.org/">https://anonymousplanet.org/</a> with donation funds</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.8.0</p>
<ul>
<li>Changed mat2 VM appendix to debian testing (instead of stable) to get latest version of mat2</li>
<li>Fixed mat2 VM appendix as the network was not working properly with the previous guidance</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stylometry">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stylometry</a></li>
<li>Added references to various threat modeling methodologies (LUNDDUN, STRIFE, DREAD, PASTA) and some more in-depth resources for those willing to go further</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://geekfeminism.wikia.org/wiki/Who_is_harmed_by_a_%22Real_Names%22_policy%3F">https://geekfeminism.wikia.org/wiki/Who_is_harmed_by_a_%22Real_Names%22_policy%3F</a> in the introduction</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://gendersec.tacticaltech.org/wiki/index.php/Complete_manual#.22Real.22_names">https://gendersec.tacticaltech.org/wiki/index.php/Complete_manual#.22Real.22_names</a> in the creating identities section</li>
<li>Multiple spelling/grammar fixes (including email into e-mail, and wifi into wi-fi)</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://www.whonix.org/wiki/Data_Collection_Techniques">https://www.whonix.org/wiki/Data_Collection_Techniques</a> as bonus resources in de-anonymization methods</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://www.whonix.org/wiki/DoNot">https://www.whonix.org/wiki/DoNot</a> in the OPSEC section because it should be there</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://www.whonix.org/wiki/Printing_and_Scanning">https://www.whonix.org/wiki/Printing_and_Scanning</a> in the Printing Watermarking section</li>
<li>Added reference to MIT project SeeingYellow <a href="http://seeingyellow.com/">http://seeingyellow.com/</a> in the Printing Watermarking section</li>
<li>Re-Wrote the malware section in the de-anonymization methods for better readability</li>
<li>Added a specific Anti-Virus section in the Malware checks section with various references and arguments for some selective/limited use.</li>
<li>Added reference to EFF security scenarios (<a href="https://ssd.eff.org/en/module-categories/security-scenarios">https://ssd.eff.org/en/module-categories/security-scenarios</a>) in the Introduction as examples of threat models for various people.</li>
<li>Added new section with guidance for safe document publishing including various tool recommendations.</li>
<li>Added a bit more guidance on malware removal for Pictures and Documents (PDFs, Office Documents…)</li>
<li>Added Bad Cryptography in the de-anonymization threats with some examples</li>
<li>Added several Behavior Analysis references in the renamed “Your Digital Fingerprint, Footprint, and Online Behavior” section</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.7.9</p>
<ul>
<li>Updated GitHub Transparency report</li>
<li>Added information to make animated online identities pictures for increased plausibility</li>
<li>Added references to the list of services blocking Tor (<a href="https://gitlab.torproject.org/legacy/trac/-/wikis/org/doc/ListOfServicesBlockingTor">https://gitlab.torproject.org/legacy/trac/-/wikis/org/doc/ListOfServicesBlockingTor</a>)</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://haveibeenpwned.com/">https://haveibeenpwned.com/</a> in the Identities maintenance section</li>
<li>Added automatic archival and links of the project to Archive.today (through Archive.fo)</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.7.8</p>
<ul>
<li>Various small layout/spelling/grammar fixes</li>
<li>Added reference to Financial transactions and KYC in the real-name system section</li>
<li>Added guidance to bypass some local restrictions on supervised computers safely (Appendix Q)</li>
<li>Added guidance to run Tails without using Tor in a hostile environment</li>
<li>Updated UML diagram of various routes to include a non-dedicated laptop</li>
<li>Changed the whole document to a more formal/cleared grammar for better readability and compatibility with translation engines</li>
<li>Changed table colors for better readability in dark modes (PDF and Online)</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.7.7</p>
<ul>
<li>Added some acknowledgements to various added Projects</li>
<li>Changed and improved the “Picking your route” section with the new option (Tails+Whonix)</li>
<li>Added basic threat model illustration in the Introduction</li>
<li>Added basic UML diagram to pick your route</li>
<li>Added basic UML diagrams for picking your connectivity methods</li>
<li>Added illustration of the Tails with HiddenVM option</li>
<li>Rescaled some images that were way too big</li>
<li>Added a whole bunch of platforms to the Online Identities section</li>
<li>Added more references to German law in the Online Identities section</li>
<li>Added a legend to the Online Identities overview table</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.7.6</p>
<ul>
<li>Added reference to video visually explaining DNS</li>
<li>Added some information related to the anonymous use of Bitcoin (vs Monero).</li>
<li>Added reference to risks of using Crypto Tumblers and Mixers.</li>
<li>Added reference to the Go Incognito project (<a href="https://github.com/techlore-official/go-incognito">https://github.com/techlore-official/go-incognito</a>) and their informative YouTube videos for optional introduction before reading this guide.</li>
<li>Added reference to ExifTool and ExifCleaner to Metadata removal sections for documents (because they also work on those formats)</li>
<li>Added reference to picture recognition cloaking tools (Fawkes, Adverserial.io, LowKey) for preventing picture recognition algorithms from various platforms.</li>
<li>Added detailed guidance to create Android guest VMs in the Whonix Route</li>
<li>Added detailed guidance to create Android Qubes in the Qubes Route</li>
<li>Added detailed guidance to use Persistent Plausible Deniability with Whonix within Tails (using HiddenVM project)</li>
<li>Added Briar, GitLab to the online identities sections</li>
<li>Added recommended Apps for sharing and communicating anonymously</li>
<li>Added some acknowledgements to various added Projects</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.7.5</p>
<ul>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://github.com/rshipp/awesome-malware-analysis">https://github.com/rshipp/awesome-malware-analysis</a> in the Malware analysis appendix</li>
<li>Many small fixes in layout/spelling/grammar</li>
<li>Added quotes around VirusTotal “privacy policy”</li>
<li>Changed “Exploits in your Apps” to “Malware and Exploits in your Apps”</li>
<li>Added references to State surveillance using “mandatory” apps such as WeChat.</li>
<li>Added Wikipedia reference to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_government_mass_surveillance_projects">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_government_mass_surveillance_projects</a></li>
<li>Added guidance and references to check files for integrity and authenticity in the “Checking files for malware” section.</li>
<li>Added emphasis on recommendation of using Tor Browser on the Host OS if Tor is available.</li>
<li>Removed GPG signatures from markdown and text files to instead sign the whole release for convenience in Contribution workflow.</li>
<li>Adapted the README to the new signatures</li>
<li>Added Bitcoin donation option</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.7.4</p>
<ul>
<li>Added reference to Whonix Live mode if you dont want persistence when shutting down the VMs as an added possible safety measure</li>
<li>Added reference to harden Linux from <a href="https://madaidans-insecurities.github.io/guides/linux-hardening.html">https://madaidans-insecurities.github.io/guides/linux-hardening.html</a></li>
<li>Added reference to Linux security issues from <a href="https://madaidans-insecurities.github.io/linux.html">https://madaidans-insecurities.github.io/linux.html</a></li>
<li>Added reference to PDF listing malware analysis tools <a href="https://www.winitor.com/pdf/Malware-Analysis-Fundamentals-Files-Tools.pdf">https://www.winitor.com/pdf/Malware-Analysis-Fundamentals-Files-Tools.pdf</a></li>
<li>Added reference to SANS Malware Analysis cheat sheet <a href="https://digital-forensics.sans.org/media/analyzing-malicious-document-files.pdf">https://digital-forensics.sans.org/media/analyzing-malicious-document-files.pdf</a></li>
<li>Added reference to the DoHoT project in the DNS section <a href="https://github.com/alecmuffett/dohot">https://github.com/alecmuffett/dohot</a> and updated the DNS illustration with this possibility</li>
<li>Various spelling/grammar fixes</li>
<li>Started adding some proper code blocks in the online Markdown version and will slowly adopt this in the whole guide in the future</li>
<li>Fixed the Title missing a T</li>
<li>Fixed a an hyperlink issue causing PDFID to detect an Automatic Action on guide.pdf</li>
<li>Added warning in README concerning VirusTotal “privacy policy”</li>
<li>Changed the PDFID warnings in the README to better explain their meaning for checking the PDFs published here</li>
<li>Started fixing some accessibility issues in the guide (bad indents, empty spaces…)</li>
<li>Fixed some bad links in cross-references</li>
<li>Changed link from <a href="https://panopticlick.eff.org/">https://panopticlick.eff.org/</a> to <a href="https://coveryourtracks.eff.org/">https://coveryourtracks.eff.org/</a></li>
</ul>
<p>v0.7.3</p>
<ul>
<li>Added extra-security measures and references for sending cash to a VPN provider safely</li>
<li>Added reference to sim-swapping in TOTP recommendation (and why SMS 2FA is bad)</li>
<li>Added VirusTotal scans to all PDFs in the repository (while not endorsing/recommending VirusTotal at all for anything sensitive)</li>
<li>Added Disclaimer about VirusTotal and their privacy policy in the guide and README</li>
<li>Added QR code for Monero donations within the guide itself</li>
<li>Added references in the Phishing section</li>
<li>Added reference to <a href="https://archive.flossmanuals.net/bypassing-censorship/index.html">https://archive.flossmanuals.net/bypassing-censorship/index.html</a> in the Safe Access without Tor/VPN appendix</li>
<li>Added guidance to communicate sensitive information safely to various organization (such as the press)</li>
<li>Various grammar/spelling/layout fixes</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.7.2</p>
<ul>
<li>Small layout/spelling/grammar fixes</li>
<li>Added methods to check your surveillance and censorship levels on your Network using various resources.</li>
<li>Changed site font to Helvetica</li>
<li>Changed paragraph spacing on PDFs for better readability</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.7.1</p>
<ul>
<li>Switched Github Pages Jekyll theme to Hacker because I prefer dark themes and this one doesnt rely on external fonts (Google).</li>
<li>Added some references to voice deepfake tech in the Biometrics section</li>
<li>Slightly changed the styles/colors of the PDFs</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.7.0</p>
<ul>
<li>Added recommendations to consider leaving your smartphone at home online instead of just leaving it powered off or within a faraday bag.</li>
<li>Added disclaimer stating that this guide is not sponsored by any commercial entity such as VPN providers</li>
<li>Added specific sections and guidance about the various connectivity schemes (Tor, VPN over Tor, Tor Over VPN, VPN only, VPN over VPN and No Tor/VPN) with various references.</li>
<li>Added guidance for using Tor Bridges with Tor Browser, Tails, Whonix and Qubes OS.</li>
<li>Added last resort guidance for situations where Tor and/or VPN might not be possible options.</li>
<li>Added guidance to use Long Range Antennas (Yagi type) for connecting to Public Wi-Fis from a safe distance</li>
<li>Added new face recognition reference and gait recognition reference</li>
<li>Added dark themed PDF</li>
<li>Fixed error in Windows VM installation behind Whonix (missing Network setting)</li>
<li>Various grammar/spelling fixes</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.6.9</p>
<ul>
<li>Fixes/Adds to the online phone numbers sections. Recommendations based on identification requirements.</li>
<li>Grammar/Spelling fixes.</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.6.8</p>
<ul>
<li>Added security disclaimer concerning online phone providers using Monero.</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.6.7</p>
<ul>
<li>Added guidance to possibly get online phone numbers using Monero (less recommended than a Physical Burner Phone with a Pre-paid SIM paid by cash).</li>
<li>Adapted the various sections of the guide to reflect the above change.</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.6.6</p>
<ul>
<li>Added reference to PornHub biometrics identification statement</li>
<li>Small various spelling/layout fixes</li>
<li>Added reference to Project Snowflake from Tor at the end of the guide if you wish you help others evade censorship</li>
<li>Removed bad link to <a href="https://www.blackbagtech.com/blog/2017/01/13/windows-10-jump-list-forensics/">https://www.blackbagtech.com/blog/2017/01/13/windows-10-jump-list-forensics/</a> (no archive available)</li>
<li>Fixed bad inline reference</li>
<li>As from now on, all new references in this guide will also be saved to the Internet Archive in case of article removal</li>
<li>Added privacy vs anonymity in the Introduction</li>
<li>Added more references to legitimate use of Anonymity from the Whonix and Tor projects</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.6.5</p>
<ul>
<li>Passive automated mirror setup at GitLab <a href="https://gitlab.com/AnonymousPlanet/thgtoa">https://gitlab.com/AnonymousPlanet/thgtoa</a></li>
<li>Added Donation Monero address within the guide</li>
<li>Added README/Guide mention to the GitLab mirror</li>
<li>Changed CHANGELOG/LICENSE to CHANGELOG.md/LICENSE.md for GitHub Pages integration</li>
<li>Updated GPG key with GitLab noreply e-mail for commit verification</li>
<li>Added sitemap on GitHub Pages for SEO</li>
<li>Added latest version, changelog and alternative pdf download links on Github Pages</li>
<li>Verified site on Keybase</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.6.4</p>
<ul>
<li>Improved HTML layouts for better readability and SEO</li>
<li>Added redirect from <a href="https://anonymousplanet.github.io">https://anonymousplanet.github.io</a> to the guide page</li>
<li>Fixed README to to include hyperlinks</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.6.3</p>
<ul>
<li>Added Table of Contents to PDF formats for better readability</li>
<li>Fixed Appendixes/Sections references in the Markdown/HTML format</li>
<li>Moved target-audience disclaimer from introduction to start of document</li>
<li>Small layout fixes</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.6.2</p>
<ul>
<li>Various little kramdown glitches fixed in HTML format</li>
<li>Small fixes in spelling/grammar</li>
<li>Added a small disclaimer in the introduction to let people know they can just read the first 26 pages to learn about the various threats without the need for practical applications</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.6.1</p>
<ul>
<li>Various endnotes layout fixes</li>
<li>Added OSINT YouTube Playlist reference</li>
<li>Added reference to Whonix Live Host OS documentation (Similar to HiddenVM project)</li>
<li>Added Twitter account (If it lasts, it was already suspended three times) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnonyPla">https://twitter.com/AnonyPla</a>. Id be grateful if you share/like my tweet about this guide.</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.6.0</p>
<ul>
<li>Various small spelling/grammar/layout fixes</li>
<li>Added various references to Whonix Documentation (Hardening, Anti-Forensics, Anti-Evil Maid…)</li>
<li>Added one Bellingcat reference to a recent case</li>
<li>Added some Qubes OS references (Anti-Evil Maid and Hardening)</li>
<li>Added new sub-route to the Tails route using the HiddenVM project <a href="https://github.com/aforensics/HiddenVM">https://github.com/aforensics/HiddenVM</a> for providing Plausible Deniability within Tails</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.5.9</p>
<ul>
<li>Added Monero accepting VPS providers as options for self-hosting cloud services and self-hosting VPN services</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.5.8</p>
<ul>
<li>Added various references to Whonix documentation (anti-forensics, cold boot attack defenses, full disk encryption)</li>
<li>Small various fixes</li>
<li>Added reasoning for not supporting M1 Macs</li>
<li>Added Acknowledgements at the end of the guide</li>
<li>Added some resources to cold-boot, evil-maid defenses</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.5.7</p>
<ul>
<li>Added methods to check Trim/ATA/NVMe operations on external SSDs</li>
<li>Added methods to securely delete data on Qubes OS</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.5.6</p>
<ul>
<li>Added donations/sponsorship support to this project using Monero</li>
<li>Added reference to Law Enforcement surveillance capabilities (CCC video)</li>
<li>Added guidance to remove some forensic traces from MacOS</li>
<li>Added guidance to remove some forensic traces from Linux (log deletion and trim)</li>
<li>Added variants for securely erasing SSD drives (only ATA drives were mentioned, added specific info for NVMe drives).</li>
<li>Added lists of laptop brands supporting Secure Erase (SSD) from BIOS/UEFI.</li>
<li>Changed recommendation from GParted to System Rescue instead due to GParted not providing nvme-cli by default.</li>
<li>Fix: Multiple fixes in SDD/HDD sections (layout, duplicate data…)</li>
<li>Fix: Multiple fixes in SDD secure erasing section and added various warnings for various methods</li>
<li>Fix: Removed blkdiscard from wrong section and from MacOS as its not supported on MacOS by Homebrew</li>
<li>Various spelling/grammar fixes</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.5.5</p>
<ul>
<li>Added passphrase recommendations (xkcd.com) in the OPSEC section and other sections.</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.5.4</p>
<ul>
<li>Added more information and mitigation possibilities for CPU exploits on Virtual Machines (Spectre, Meltdown…)</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.5.3</p>
<ul>
<li>Added guidance to hidden containers with plausible deniability in the backup section</li>
<li>Added guidance for online backups</li>
<li>Added information for VPN kill switches for Whonix, MacOS and Linux</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.5.2</p>
<ul>
<li>Update of GPG key (added no-reply e-mail) to get verified commits</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.5.1</p>
<ul>
<li>Small various fixes</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.5.0</p>
<ul>
<li>Added Watermarking section in threats with pictures/videos/audios watermarks and printer watermarks within</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.4.9</p>
<ul>
<li>Various small spelling/grammar/layout fixes</li>
<li>Added some Laptop recommendations and more info about Libreboot and Coreboot</li>
<li>Added various references to key disclosure laws</li>
<li>Added guidance to create a mat2-web guest Debian VM for removing metadata from files conveniently</li>
<li>Changed CHANGELOG to markdown for integrating into GitHub Pages</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.4.8</p>
<ul>
<li>Various fixes on spelling/grammar and layout</li>
<li>Various fixes on KeepassXC sections for Linux/MacOS</li>
<li>Added hardening recommendations for Virtualbox</li>
<li>Added VPN installation tutorials for Linux/MacOS</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.4.7</p>
<ul>
<li>added Virtualbox workaround for Spectre/Meltdown issue mitigation</li>
<li>added section and guidance to remove metadata from various files and tools</li>
<li>added reference to Haven app for physical security in OPSEC section</li>
<li>added recommendation to use systematic TOTP 2FA for online identities when possible</li>
<li>added references to Deepfakes, facial recognition and fingerprint recognition in biometric threats</li>
</ul>
<p>v0.4.6 Added link to Shodan to Smart Devices Section, Full rewrite of data wipe sections (especially SSDs)</p>
<p>v0.4.5 Improved SSD/HDD erasure section and some spelling fixes.</p>
<p>v0.4.x Added Backup methods, OPSec tricks, Malicious USB, Printers and various fixes</p>
<p>v0.3.x Added MacOS information and various fixes</p>
<p>v0.2.x Added Qubes OS information and various fixes</p>
<p>v0.1.x Initial Release (missing Qubes OS details and MacOS support)</p>
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