This document provides information on how to stay anonymous and secure online through the use of VPNs, Tor browsers, encrypted operating systems, password managers, and other tools. It discusses setting privacy settings, using browser extensions, encrypting files and backups, enabling two-factor authentication, installing antivirus software, and being aware of social engineering and phishing attempts. The overall message is that individuals have a right to exist safely in digital spaces and there are steps one can take to protect one's privacy and security online.

1. Cybersecurity
Take Control of Your Digital Space

2. Stay Anonymous
VPN (Virtual Private Network)
virtualised extension of a private network across a public
network, such as the Internet
created by establishing a virtual point-to-point connection
through the use of dedicated connections, virtual tunneling
protocols, or traffic encryption
masks IP address – more privacy for all online activities
WiTopia | AirVPN | CyberGhost VPN | TunnelBear VPN
http://www.techradar.com/news/the-best-vpn-services-and-
vpn-deals-of-2017

3. Stay Anonymous
Tor (Onion Router)
free software and an open network of volunteer-operated servers
that allows people to improve their privacy and security on the
Internet
using a Tor browser prevents others from learning location or
browsing habits (traffic analysis)
anonymous, but not private - slower connection!
https://www.torproject.org

4. Stay Anonymous
Trails (The Amnesic Incognito Live System)
a complete operating system
starts on any computer from a DVD, USB stick, or SD card
sends traffic through Tor network
use anywhere but leave no trace
https://tails.boum.org/

5. Browse Safely
Settings
Private Browsing
Don’t track
Cookies
Proxy Server
Search Engines
http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/private-search-engines/

6. Browse Safely
Extensions
Privacy Badger
disconnect.me
https everywhere
Ad-Blocker

7. Own Your Data
Encryption
non encrypted files & media are not private
encrypt hard-drive: File Vault MacOSX | Windows 10 incl.
PGP (Pretty Good Privacy)
– used for signing, encrypting, and decrypting texts, e-mails, files,
directories and digital signature
MacOSX: https://ssd.eff.org/en/module/how-use-pgp-mac-os-x
Windows: https://ssd.eff.org/en/module/how-use-pgp-windows

8. Own Your Data
Back Up
create bootable OS
local back up: encrypted external drive
cloud back up: encrypted provider
Spider Oak | SugarSync | Backblaze
https://www.lifewire.com/online-backup-services-
reviewed-2624712

9. Protect Your Identity
Social Engineering | Phishing
never login into any account through email link
keep all software up-to-date
no login via social media accounts or google accounts
use https connections wherever possible
be aware of public WiFi
make up personal info - don’t give away information
use disposable email addresses

10. Protect Your Identity
Password Manager
LastPass | 1Password | Dashlane
https://lifehacker.com/5529133/five-best-password-managers
Two Factor Authentication (2FA)
a method of confirming a user's claimed identity by utilising a
combination of two different components
Authy: https://www.authy.com/app/

11. Damage Control
Anti-Virus Software
a computer virus is a program or piece of code that is loaded onto
your computer without your knowledge or permission.
never go online without anti-virus installed and firewall activated
Avast | Sophos | Avira and many more
http://www.tomsguide.com/us/best-antivirus,review-2588-6.html

12. Damage Control
Malware Detection (Malicious)
annoying or harmful type of software intended to secretly access
a device without the user's knowledge
types of malware include spyware, adware, phishing, viruses,
trojan horses, worms, rootkits, ransomware, browser hijackers
free: https://www.malwarebytes.com/mac/
learn about security: https://www.avast.com/c-online-threats
check your email accounts: https://haveibeenpwned.com/

13. “You have the right to exist safely in digital spaces.”
DIY Feminist Cybersecurity
https://hackblossom.org/cybersecurity/
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