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The first step is to get updates for any software you have and install an antivirus to keep your computer from being hacked. Then set your browser to block tracking and scripts and consider adding browser plugins like Ghostery to prevent the casual interception and monitoring of online traffic. Programs like Peerblock screen out known government tracking of your computer identity, although, note that these are a drain on computer resources. Amnesty International has also developed a tool called Detekt which is a free download to scan your computer for government intrusion and spyware.

The next level of protection is to use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) which acts as a barrier to identifying your computer. VPN providers are good but will be unable to withstand a legal demand to hand over your details to law enforcement agencies. A web based VPN is The Onion Router (TOR) network. Developed to protect US Naval communications when using TOR every piece of data that leaves your computer is encrypted three times and scattered through the network, or nodes, of other TOR users. It is thought that the current TOR network has been compromised and there are nodes that are controlled by US intelligence services but the model still works and there will be future versions of this that are more robust.

For storing files securely programs like VeraCrypt (https://www.veracrypt.fr/en/Home.html) or CipherShed offer local encryption at file or folder level. These are also prone to compromise by government agencies so keep track of newer versions. Browsing with HTTPS enforced will also add a basic layer of security to prevent the casual monitoring of your online habits.

To maintain private communications the original method, as preferred by hackers, is to use Instant Relay Chat (IRC). By online standards IRC is a relatively old technology but still in use today as it allows the creation of private chatrooms. End to end encryption of emails is also becoming more common and encrypted mobile phones are finding their way onto the market.

To stem the tide of intrusive advertising there are advert blocking software and browser plug-ins that prevent tracking. I many of these websites that you deem worthy of support through advertising revenue can be added to a safe list in-program. This makes it an ‘opt-in’ decision to see advertising as the choice remains with the user.

Software can become compromised so it is suggested you check the Anonymous websites for advice on staying safe online.

Trackbuster (https://trackbuster.com/) - strips tracking out of emails as they arrive in your inbox.
ProtonMail (https://protonmail.com/) - secure email accounts based in Switzerland.
Windows Security Solution (http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security-essentials-download) - Free antivirus software.
Adblock Plus (https://adblockplus.org) Browser add-on to hide adverts.
Noscript (https://noscript.net/) Browser add-on to prevent scripts running.
Last Pass (https://lastpass.com/) secure password manager.
Ghostery (https://www.ghostery.com/) prevents some online monitoring.
Https everywhere (https://www.eff.org/https-everywhere) Forces sites to use https encryption.
Disconnect (https://disconnect.me/) Browser that prevents tracking.
The Onion Router (TOR) (https://www.torproject.org/) the dark web.
Bleachpit (http://bleachbit.sourceforge.net/) clean junk off your PC.
Tails (https://tails.boum.org/) A Linux operating system optimised for privacy.
X-Chat, mIRC, HydraIRC, etc. - Internet Relay Chat (IRC) providers as used by the Anonymous groups..
Veracrypt, Diskcryptor, BoxCryptor - Encryption software at file or folder level. .
Do Not Call Registry (UK) (https://www.donotcall.gov/) Prevents sales callers.
Peerblock (www.peerblock.com) Blocks tracking of your IP address.
Detekt (https://www.amnesty.org/) Amnesty International free tool to scan your computer for government intrusion and spyware.

Robert Howells
ISBN: 9781780288727
Watkins Publishing Ltd - October 2016