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How to remain completely anonymous on the Internet?

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Nowadays, remaining completely anonymous on internet is very difficult job. Every website you visit or every link you click on, all the data is being monitored and recorded. Even if you use premium VPN services there is no guarantee that you are completely anonymous. So what should we do?

Well, if we talk about privacy, the first thing that comes in our mind is Tor Browser.

Tor browser give helps you hide your identity and it is the best anonymity tool if you don’t want anyone to know your identity. But using tor does not mean you are completely hidden from the hackers and trackers. If tor is used without complete knowledge then it can cause some serious problems. In this article we will be discussing how to use tor browser to maximum potential.

Basic configuration :
Before doing any online activity on browser it is always important to set up your browser according to the your needs. There are three modes of security in tor browser:

  • Standard
  • Safer
  • Safest

If we change mode to Safest then all the javascript will be blocked as a result the website cannot run their javascript code in our browser. For the maximum security change the setting to Safest.

  1. Don’t use your personal computer –
    If it is possible you should avoid using your personal computer to protect your privacy. Hackers can harm and steal your credentials and information from the personal computer while using the deep web. So it is advisable to avoid using deep web on your personal device. But you can also install virtual machine on your personal computer if you don’t have any extra machine. It is highly recommended to use Linux for installation of virtual machine because any other operating system will track your activities and your may be exposed to threats.

  2. Anonymous Search engines –
    Tor browser gives you DuckDuckgo as the default search engine which is considered the best search engine for privacy because it does not store or track any of your information. Also there are many search engine which promises that they don’t track you. But you should avoid using any other search engine.

  3. Do not install plugin –
    Plugin for browser can be very useful but it can cause potential threat to privacy. Installing any other browser add-ons or plugin may break functionality in Tor Browser or cause more serious problem to privacy and security of Tor. Hence you should avoid using plugin.

  4. Use tor based operating system –
    There are some operating system which is based on Tor network some of are- Whonix OS and Tails OS. This operating systems entirely runs on tor network. Everything you do on this operating systems is anonymous and uses onion routing . So if malware or trojan gets downloaded in your machine, it won’t able to do any harm.

  5. Cover your camera –
    Although there are very low possibility of leaking your identity from the camera but we should be extra careful. It is a good idea to cover your camera to reduce the risk of being your identity exposed out.

  6. Never ever reveal your any information to any website –
    Always use your fake identity and never sign up or login to any website using your real identity because then the whole point of anonymity will become useless. If you want to do any money related transaction, use cryptocurrency.

  7. VPN –
    By using VPN and tor together you are getting more advantage against hackers and trackers. You should consider purchasing a anonymous VPN. Do not use any VPN which is not completely anonymous because using any free or untrustworthy VPN will only expose your identity and privacy.

Conclusion :
By using the available tools smartly we can achieve maximum anonymity and privacy on the internet. But one thing everyone should keep in mind that complete anonymity on internet is impossible even after using all the methods which covers your identity and privacy hence any illegal activity should be avoided.


Last Updated : 29 Dec, 2020
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