From 67a98d33e6d88a7534f2ab82724f3ad9f23baaec Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alicia Sykes Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2024 19:32:13 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] LOADS and loads of data entry, migrated .md into .yml --- web/public/awesome-privacy.yml | 3313 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++-- 1 file changed, 3184 insertions(+), 129 deletions(-) diff --git a/web/public/awesome-privacy.yml b/web/public/awesome-privacy.yml index 00e203c..de8e775 100644 --- a/web/public/awesome-privacy.yml +++ b/web/public/awesome-privacy.yml @@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ categories: - name: Bitwarden url: https://bitwarden.com followWith: Self-Hosted + github: bitwarden/server description: | Fully-featured, open source password manager with cloud-sync. Bitwarden is easy-to-use with a clean UI and client apps for desktop, web and mobile. See @@ -18,6 +19,7 @@ categories: - name: KeePass url: https://keepass.info + openSource: true description: | Hardened, secure and offline password manager. Does not have cloud-sync baked in, deemed to be [gold standard](https://keepass.info/ratings.html) for secure @@ -31,6 +33,7 @@ categories: - name: LessPass url: https://lesspass.com followWith: Self-Hosted + github: lesspass/lesspass description: | LessPass is a little different, since it generates your passwords using a hash of the website name, your username and a single main-passphrase that you reuse. @@ -39,6 +42,7 @@ categories: - name: Padloc url: https://padloc.app + github: padloc/padloc description: | A modern, open source password manager for individuals and teams. Beautiful, intuitive and dead simple to use. Apps available for all platforms and you can @@ -46,6 +50,7 @@ categories: - name: ProtonPass url: https://proton.me/pass + openSource: true description: | From the creators of ProtonMail, ProtonPass is a new addition to their suite of services. They have a full collection of user-friendly native mobile and desktop @@ -98,13 +103,17 @@ categories: - name: Aegis url: https://getaegis.app followWith: Android + github: beemdevelopment/Aegis + icon: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/beemdevelopment/Aegis/master/metadata/en-US/images/icon.png description: | Free, secure and open source authenticator app for Android. Has a backup/ restore feature and a customisable UI with dark mode - name: Authenticator Pro - url: https://github.com/jamie-mh/AuthenticatorPro + url: https://authenticatorpro.jmh.me/ + icon: https://authenticatorpro.jmh.me/img/icon.svg followWith: Android + github: jamie-mh/AuthenticatorPro description: | Free and open-source two factor authentication app for Android. It features encrypted backups, icons, categories and a high level of customisation. It @@ -113,19 +122,25 @@ categories: - name: Tofu url: https://www.tofuauth.com followWith: iOS + icon: https://www.tofuauth.com/images/icon.svg + github: iKenndac/Tofu description: | An easy-to-use, open-source two-factor authentication app designed specifically for iOS - name: Authenticator url: https://mattrubin.me/authenticator + github: mattrubin/Authenticator + icon: https://i.ibb.co/dLqS8ZH/Screenshot-from-2024-02-19-20-47-48.png followWith: iOS description: | Simple, native, open source 2-FA Client for iOS, which never connects to the internet - built by @mattrubin.me - name: Raivo OTP - url: https://github.com/raivo-otp/ios-application + url: https://raivo-otp.com/ + icon: https://raivo-otp.com/img/app-icon.png + github: raivo-otp/ios-application followWith: iOS description: | A native, lightweight and secure one-time-password (OTP) client built for iOS; @@ -133,6 +148,8 @@ categories: - name: WinAuth url: https://winauth.github.io/winauth + github: winauth/winauth + icon: https://winauth.github.io/winauth/favicon.ico followWith: Windows description: | Portable, encrypted desktop authenticator app for Microsoft Windows. With @@ -142,6 +159,8 @@ categories: - name: Authenticator url: https://gitlab.gnome.org/World/Authenticator + icon: https://gitlab.gnome.org/World/Authenticator/-/avatar?width=48 + openSource: true followWith: Linux description: | Rust-based OTP authenticator. Has native With GNOME Shell integration. Also @@ -149,6 +168,8 @@ categories: - name: Authenticator url: https://authenticator.cc + icon: https://authenticator.cc/assets/logo/logo.svg + github: Authenticator-Extension/Authenticator followWith: BrowserExtension description: | Authenticator Extension is an in-browser One-Time Password (OTP) client, @@ -174,6 +195,8 @@ categories: services: - name: VeraCrypt url: https://www.veracrypt.fr + icon: https://veracrypt.fr/favicon.ico + github: veracrypt/VeraCrypt description: | VeraCrypt is open source cross-platform disk encryption software. You can use it to either encrypt a specific file or directory, or an entire disk or @@ -183,6 +206,8 @@ categories: - name: Cryptomator url: https://cryptomator.org + icon: https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/11850518 + github: cryptomator/cryptomator description: | Open source client-side encryption for cloud files - Cryptomator is geared towards using alongside cloud-backup solutions, and hence preserves individual @@ -193,7 +218,8 @@ categories: - name: age url: https://age-encryption.org - icon: https://i.imgur.com/DGAWkxW.png + github: FiloSottile/age + icon: https://i.ibb.co/H7hHddf/logo-white.png description: | `age` is a simple, modern and secure CLI file encryption tool and Go library. It features small explicit keys, no config options, and UNIX-style composability @@ -250,7 +276,9 @@ categories: - name: Browsers services: - name: LibreWolf + icon: https://librewolf.net/icon.svg url: https://librewolf.net + openSource: true description: | LibreWolf is an independent fork of Firefox that aims to provide better default settings to improve on privacy, security and user freedom. Mozilla telemetry is @@ -260,6 +288,8 @@ categories: - name: Brave Browser url: https://brave.com + icon: https://brave.com/static-assets/images/brave-logo-sans-text.svg + github: brave/brave-browser description: | Brave Browser, currently one of the most popular private browsers - it provides speed, security, and privacy by blocking trackers with a clean, yet fully-featured @@ -268,6 +298,8 @@ categories: - name: Firefox url: https://www.mozilla.org/firefox + icon: https://www.mozilla.org/media/protocol/img/logos/firefox/logo.fedb52c912d6.svg + openSource: true description: | Significantly more private, and offers some nifty privacy features than Chrome, Internet Explorer and Safari. After installing, there are a couple of small tweaks @@ -278,6 +310,8 @@ categories: - name: Tor Browser url: https://www.torproject.org/ + icon: https://www.torproject.org/static/images/favicon/favicon.ico + openSource: true description: | Tor provides an extra layer of anonymity, by encrypting each of your requests, then routing it through several nodes, making it near-impossible for you to be tracked by @@ -286,6 +320,8 @@ categories: - name: Bromite url: https://www.bromite.org/ + icon: https://www.bromite.org/bromite.png + github: bromite/bromite description: | Hardened and privacy-respecting fork of Chromium for Android. Comes with built-in adblock and additional settings for hardening. @@ -312,6 +348,8 @@ categories: services: - name: DuckDuckGo url: https://duckduckgo.com + icon: https://duckduckgo.com/favicon.png + openSource: true description: | DuckDuckGo is a very user-friendly, fast and secure search engine. It's totally private, with no trackers, cookies or ads. It's also highly customisable, with @@ -320,6 +358,7 @@ categories: - name: Qwant url: https://www.qwant.com + icon: https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/1692504 description: | French service that aggregates Bings results, with its own results. Qwant doesn't plant any cookies, nor have any trackers or third-party advertising. It returns @@ -327,6 +366,8 @@ categories: - name: Startpage url: https://www.startpage.com + icon: https://www.startpage.com/favicon.ico + openSource: false description: | Dutch search engine that searches on google and shows the results (slightly rearranged). It has several configurations that improve privacy during use @@ -334,6 +375,8 @@ categories: - name: Mojeek url: https://mojeek.com + icon: https://www.mojeek.com/favicon.png + openSource: false description: | British search engine providing independent and unbiased search results using its own crawler. Has a zero tracking policy (it is not open source) @@ -363,6 +406,9 @@ categories: services: - name: Signal url: https://signal.org + openSource: true + github: signalapp/Signal-Server + icon: https://signal.org/assets/images/favicon/android-chrome-192x192.png description: | Probably one of the most popular, secure private messaging apps that combines strong encryption (see [Signal Protocol](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Signal_Protocol)) @@ -374,6 +420,9 @@ categories: - name: Session url: https://getsession.org + icon: https://getsession.org/favicon.ico + openSource: true + github: oxen-io/lokinet description: | Session is a fork of Signal, however unlike Signal it does not require a mobile number (or any other personal data) to register, instead each user is identified @@ -384,6 +433,9 @@ categories: - name: XMPP url: https://xmpp.org + icon: https://xmpp.org/favicon.ico + openSource: true + github: xsf/xmpp.org description: | XMPP, also known as Jabber, is an open standard for decentralized messaging that has been widely used for decades. It has actually been the basis upon which @@ -396,6 +448,9 @@ categories: - name: Matrix url: https://matrix.org + icon: https://matrix.org/assets/favicon.ico + openSource: true + github: matrix-org/dendrite description: | Matrix is a decentralized open network for secure communications, with E2E encryption with Olm and Megolm. Along with the [Element](https://element.io/) @@ -449,16 +504,21 @@ categories: that are open source, E2E encrypted, routed through Tor services, totally anonymous and operate without the collection of metadata. services: - - name: Session - url: https://getsession.org + - name: Oxen + url: https://oxen.io/ + github: oxen-io/lokinet + icon: https://oxen.io/favicon.ico description: | - Loki is an open source set of tools that allow users to transact and communicate - anonymously and privately, through a decentralised, encrypted, onion-based network. + Oxen (previously Loki) is an open source set of tools that allow users to transact + and communicate anonymously and privately, through a decentralised, encrypted, + onion-based network. Session is a desktop and mobile app that uses these private routing protocols to secure messages, media and metadata. - name: Briar url: https://briarproject.org + icon: https://briarproject.org/img/briar_logo_circle.png + openSource: true description: | Tor-based Android app for P2P encrypted messaging and forums. Where content is stored securely on your device (not in the cloud). It also allows you to connect @@ -466,6 +526,9 @@ categories: - name: Ricochet Refresh url: https://www.ricochetrefresh.net + openSource: true + github: blueprint-freespeech/ricochet-refresh + icon: https://www.ricochetrefresh.net/apple-touch-icon.png description: | Desktop instant messenger, that uses the Tor network to rendezvous with your contacts without revealing your identity, location/ IP or meta data. There are @@ -474,12 +537,16 @@ categories: - name: Jami url: https://jami.net + icon: https://jami.net/assets/images/favicon/apple-touch-icon-57x57.png + github: savoirfairelinux/jami-project description: | P2P encrypted chat network with cross-platform GNU client apps. Jami supports audio and video calls, screen sharing, conference hosting and instant messaging. - name: Tox + qTox client url: https://tox.chat + icon: https://tox.chat/theme/img/favicon.ico + openSource: true description: | Open source, encrypted, distributed chat network, with clients for desktop and mobile - see [supported clients](https://tox.chat/clients.html). Clearly documented @@ -508,6 +575,9 @@ categories: services: - name: ProtonMail url: https://protonmail.com + icon: https://proton.me/favicons/android-chrome-192x192.png + openSource: false + github: ProtonMail/WebClients description: | An open-source, end-to-end encrypted anonymous email service. ProtonMail has a modern easy-to-use and customizable UI, as well as fast, secure native mobile @@ -518,6 +588,8 @@ categories: a [.onion](https://protonirockerxow.onion) server, for access via Tor, and they accept anonymous payment: BTC and cash (as well as the normal credit card and PayPal). - name: Tutanota + icon: https://tuta.com/resources/favicon/logo-favicon.svg + github: tutao/tutanota url: https://tutanota.com description: | Free and open source email service based in Germany. It has a basic intuitive UI, @@ -531,10 +603,15 @@ categories: attachments, subject lines, and sender names etc) which PGP mail providers cannot do. - name: Forward Email url: https://forwardemail.net + icon: https://forwardemail.net/img/android-chrome-192x192.png + github: forwardemail/free-email-forwarding + openSource: true description: | An open source, privacy-focused, encrypted email service supporting SMTP, IMAP, and API access - name: Mailfence url: https://mailfence.com?src=digitald + icon: https://mailfence.com/c/mailfence/images/favicon/android-chrome-192x192.png + openSource: false description: | Mailfence supports OpenPGP so that you can manually exchange encryption keys independently from the Mailfence servers, putting you in full control. Mailfence @@ -546,6 +623,8 @@ categories: domains), where Bitcoin, LiteCoin or credit card is accepted. - name: MailBox.org url: https://mailbox.org + icon: https://i.ibb.co/zJtHBTZ/mailfence.png + openSource: false description: | A Berlin-based, eco-friendly secure mail provider. There is no free plan, the standard service costs €12/year. You can use your own domain, with the option of @@ -585,6 +664,8 @@ categories: services: - name: Mozilla Thunderbird url: https://www.thunderbird.net + icon: https://www.thunderbird.net/media/img/thunderbird/ios-icon-180.png + openSource: true description: | Free and open source email application developed and backed by Mozilla -it's secure, private easy and customizable. As of V 78.2.1 encryption is built in, and the @@ -594,6 +675,7 @@ categories: - name: eM Client url: https://www.emclient.com + icon: https://www.emclient.com/favicon.ico description: | Productivity-based email client, for Windows and MacOS. eM Client has a clean user interface, snappy performance and good compatibility. There is a paid version, with @@ -603,6 +685,8 @@ categories: - name: SnappyMail url: https://snappymail.eu + icon: https://snappymail.eu/static/img/logo-256x256.png + github: the-djmaze/snappymail description: | Simple, modern, fast web-based mail client. This is an IMAP-only fork of [RainLoop](http://www.rainloop.net) that mitigates a severe @@ -611,6 +695,8 @@ categories: - name: RoundCube url: https://roundcube.net + icon: https://roundcube.net/images/roundcube_logo_icon.svg + github: roundcube/roundcubemail description: | Browser-based multilingual IMAP client with an application-like user interface. It provides full functionality you expect from an email client, including MIME support, @@ -618,6 +704,8 @@ categories: - name: FairEmail url: https://email.faircode.eu + icon: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/M66B/FairEmail/master/app/src/main/ic_launcher-web.png + github: M66B/FairEmail description: | Open source, fully-featured and easy mail client for Android. Supports unlimited accounts and email addresses with the option for a unified inbox. Clean user @@ -626,18 +714,15 @@ categories: - name: K-9 Mail url: https://k9mail.app + icon: https://k9mail.app/assets/img/k9-logo.svg + github: thunderbird/thunderbird-android description: | - K-9 is open source, very well supported and trusted - k9 has been around for nearly + K-9 (or Thunderbird for Android) is open source, + very well supported and trusted - k9 has been around for nearly as long as Android itself! It supports multiple accounts, search, IMAP push email, multi-folder sync, flagging, filing, signatures, BCC-self, PGP/MIME & more. Install OpenKeychain along side it, in order to encrypt/ decrypt emails using OpenPGP. - - name: p≡p - url: https://www.pep.security - description: | - The Pretty Easy Privacy (p≡p) client is a fully decentralized and end-to-end encrypted - mail client, for "automatic privacy". It has some nice features, however it is not - open source. wordOfWarning: > One disadvantage of mail clients, is that many of them do not support 2FA, so it is important to keep your device secured and encrypted @@ -655,21 +740,27 @@ categories: This approach lets you identify which provider leaked your email address, and block an alias with 1-click. services: - - name: Anonaddy - url: https://anonaddy.com + - name: Addy + url: https://addy.io + icon: https://addy.io/apple-touch-icon.png + github: anonaddy/anonaddy description: | An open source anonymous email forwarding service, allowing you to create unlimited email aliases. Has a free plan. - name: 33Mail - url: http://33mail.com/Dg0gkEA + url: http://33mail.com + icon: https://33mail.com/favicon.ico + openSource: false description: | A long-standing aliasing service. As well as receiving, 33Mail also lets you reply to forwarded addresses anonymously. Free plan, as well as Premium plan ($1/ month) - if you'd like to use a custom domain. + if you'd like to use a custom domain. Note that 33Mail usese Google Analytics. - name: SimpleLogin - url: https://simplelogin.io?slref=bridsqrgvrnavso + url: https://simplelogin.io + openSource: true + icon: https://simplelogin.io/favicon.ico description: | Fully open source (view on [GitHub](https://github.com/simple-login)) alias service with many additional features. Can be self-hosted, or the managed version has a free @@ -677,6 +768,9 @@ categories: - name: Firefox Private Relay url: https://relay.firefox.com + icon: https://relay.firefox.com/favicon.svg + openSource: true + github: mozilla/fx-private-relay description: | Developed and managed by Mozilla, Relay is a Firefox addon, that lets you make an email alias with 1 click, and have all messages forwarded onto your personal email. @@ -686,6 +780,8 @@ categories: - name: ForwardEmail url: https://forwardemail.net + icon: https://forwardemail.net/img/android-chrome-192x192.png + github: forwardemail/free-email-forwarding description: | Simple open source catch-all email forwarding service. Easy to self-host (see on [GitHub](https://github.com/forwardemail/free-email-forwarding)), or the hosted version @@ -694,6 +790,8 @@ categories: - name: ProtonMail followWith: Professional plan or higher url: https://protonmail.com/pricing + icon: https://proton.me/favicons/android-chrome-192x192.png + openSource: true description: | If you already have ProtonMail's Professional (€8/month) or Visionary (€30/month) package, then an implementation of this feature is available via the Catch-All Email feature. @@ -705,6 +803,7 @@ categories: services: - name: Enigmail url: https://www.enigmail.net + icon: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/50/Enigmail_logo_2018.svg description: | Mail client add-on, enabling the use of OpenPGP to easily encrypt, decrypt, verify and sign emails. Free and open source, Enigmail is compatible with Interlink @@ -713,6 +812,8 @@ categories: - name: Email Privacy Tester url: https://www.emailprivacytester.com/ + openSource: true + github: mikecardwell/email-privacy-tester description: | Quick tool, that enables you to test whether your mail client "reads" your emails before you've opened them, and also checks what analytics, read-receipts or other @@ -724,6 +825,8 @@ categories: - name: DKIM Verifier url: https://addons.thunderbird.net/en-US/thunderbird/addon/dkim-verifier/?collection_id=a5557f08-eafd-7a39-81c6-09127da790f7 + icon: https://addons.thunderbird.net/user-media/addon_icons/438/438634-64.png + github: lieser/dkim_verifier description: | Verifies DKIM signatures and shows the result in the e-mail header, in order to help spot spoofed emails (which do not come from the domain that they claim to). @@ -739,13 +842,18 @@ categories: - name: VOIP Clients services: - name: Mumble - url: https://github.com/mumble-voip/mumble + url: https://www.mumble.info/ + github: mumble-voip/mumble + icon: https://www.mumble.info/css/apple-touch-icon.png description: | Open source, low-latency, high quality voice chat software. You can host your own server, or use a hosted instance, there are client applications for Windows, MacOS and Linux as well as third-party apps for Android and iOS. - name: Linphone url: https://www.linphone.org + openSource: true + icon: https://f-droid.org/repo/org.linphone/en-US/icon_G0LG_yfcg9OhsnG4KMctTmcSa71iC8v2lFsDerfB_9s=.png + github: BelledonneCommunications/linphone-desktop description: | Open source audio, video and IM groups with E2E encryption and built-in media server. [SIP](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Session_Initiation_Protocol)-based @@ -768,6 +876,7 @@ categories: services: - name: Silent.link url: https://silent.link/ + icon: https://silent.link/static/favicon/apple-icon-114x114.png description: | Anonymous eSIM for sending / receiving SMS, incoming calls and 4G / 5G internet + world-wide roaming. No data is required at sign-up. Affordable pricing, with @@ -775,6 +884,8 @@ categories: - name: Crypton.sh url: https://crypton.sh/ + icon: https://crypton.sh/assets/shared/icons/favicon-32x32.png + github: rinzlerch/user-encryption-wrapper description: | Physical SIM card in the cloud, for sending + receiving SMS messages. Messages are encrypted using your chosen private key. Includes a web interface, as well @@ -783,14 +894,16 @@ categories: - name: Jmp.chat url: https://jmp.chat/ + icon: https://jmp.chat/static/jmp.svg description: | Phone number for incoming + outgoing calls and messages, provided by Soprani. Works with Jabber, Matrix, Snikket, XMPP or any SIP client. Pricing starts at $2.99 / month. Only available in the US and Canada, as (as of 2022) the service - is still in Beta. + is still in Beta. See alternate instances at [soprani.ca](https://soprani.ca/) - name: MoneroSMS url: https://monerosms.com + icon: https://i.ibb.co/Dgwr4Z0/monero-sms.png description: | Anonymous SMS service able to activate accounts. Accessible over web, CLI, or email. Pricing starts at $3.60 / month. The service is in beta as of 2022. @@ -812,7 +925,10 @@ categories: file sharing/ file drop, and some level or scheduling functionality. services: - name: Rocket.Chat - url: https://github.com/RocketChat/Rocket.Chat + url: https://rocket.chat + github: RocketChat/Rocket.Chat + icon: https://play-lh.googleusercontent.com/wGn6UxVJUVWBOEAR_864Y_TG42iCsr8Ls3xmLoT4oOimSo6lk2_2gfBATqNDNmArKzQ + openSource: true description: | Easy-to-deploy, self-hosted team collaboration platform with stable, feature-rich cross-platform client apps. The UI is fast, good looking and intuitive, so very @@ -822,6 +938,9 @@ categories: - name: RetroShare url: https://retroshare.cc/ + icon: https://retroshare.cc/img/retroshare-symbol.png + github: RetroShare/RetroShare + openSource: true description: | Secure group communications, with the option to be used over Tor or I2P. Fast intuitive group and 1-to-1 chats with text and rich media using decentralized @@ -834,11 +953,15 @@ categories: - name: Element url: https://element.io/ + github: element-hq/element-web + icon: https://element.io/images/favicon.png description: | Privacy-focused messenger using the Matrix protocol. The Element client allows for group chat rooms, media sharing voice and video group calls. - name: Internet Relay Chat + icon: https://www.dlf.pt/dfpng/middlepng/60-606143_internet-relay-chat-irc-logo-hd-png-download.png + openSource: true description: | An IRC-based solution is another option, being decentralized there is no point of failure, and it's easy to self-host. However it's important to keep security @@ -850,17 +973,13 @@ categories: - name: Mattermost url: https://mattermost.org/ + github: mattermost/mattermost + icon: https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/9828093 description: | Mattermost has an open source edition, which can be self-hosted. It makes a good Slack alternative, with native desktop, mobile and web apps and a wide variety of integrations. - - name: Dialog - url: https://dlg.im/en/ - description: | - A corporate secure collaborative messenger. A clean UI and all the basic features, - including groups, file sharing, audio/ video calls, searching and chat bots. - notableMentions: > Some chat platforms allow for cross-platform group chats, voice and video conferencing, but without the additional collaboration features. @@ -883,37 +1002,37 @@ categories: Before installing anything, you should read the Word of Warning section below. services: - name: Privacy Badger - url: https://www.eff.org/privacybadger + url: https://privacybadger.org/ + icon: https://i.ibb.co/8Y1ds5X/privacy-badger.png + github: EFForg/privacybadger + openSource: true description: | Blocks invisible trackers, in order to stop advertisers and other third-parties from secretly tracking where you go and what pages you look at. **Download**: - [Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/privacy-badger/pkehgijcmpdhfbdbbnkijodmdjhbjlgp) \ + [Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/privacy-badger/pkehgijcmpdhfbdbbnkijodmdjhbjlgp) - [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-GB/firefox/addon/privacy-badger17/) - - name: HTTPS Everywhere - url: https://eff.org/https-everywhere - description: | - Forces sites to load in HTTPS, in order to encrypt your communications with websites, - making your browsing more secure (Similar to [Smart HTTPS](https://mybrowseraddon.com/smart-https.html)). - Note this functionality is now included by default in most modern browsers. **Download**: - [Chrome](https://www.eff.org/https-everywhere) \ - [Firefox](https://www.eff.org/files/https-everywhere-latest.xpi) - - name: uBlock Origin - url: https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock + url: https://ublockorigin.com + github: gorhill/uBlock + icon: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/gorhill/uBlock/master/src/img/ublock.svg description: | Block ads, trackers and malware sites. **Download**: - [Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ublock-origin/cjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm?hl=en-GB) \ + [Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ublock-origin/cjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm?hl=en-GB) - [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-GB/firefox/addon/ublock-origin/) - name: ScriptSafe - url: https://github.com/andryou/scriptsafe + url: https://www.andryou.com/scriptsafe + github: andryou/scriptsafe + icon: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/c5co_NoLmEt48VC_yVp0JgKcgd83yiq_CdekGaOlBBfD5WII5mjxngERgikcQd4P56uoX9epiknU5ktXadPqj2EEVsE description: | Allows you to block the execution of certain scripts. **Download**: - [Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/scriptsafe/oiigbmnaadbkfbmpbfijlflahbdbdgdf?hl=en-GB) \ - [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-GB/firefox/addon/script-safe/) + [Chrome](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/scriptsafe/oiigbmnaadbkfbmpbfijlflahbdbdgdf) - + [Ppera](https://addons.opera.com/en/extensions/details/scriptsafe-2/) - name: Firefox Multi-Account Containers + github: mozilla/multi-account-containers + icon: https://addons.mozilla.org/user-media/addon_icons/782/782160-64.png url: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/multi-account-containers/ description: | Firefox Multi-Account Containers lets you keep parts of your online life separated into @@ -921,15 +1040,10 @@ categories: you to use the web with multiple identities or accounts simultaneously. **Download**: [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/multi-account-containers/) - - name: Temporary Containers - url: https://github.com/stoically/temporary-containers - description: | - This Extension, combined with Firefox Multi-Account Containers, let's you isolate cookies - and other private data for each web site. **Download**: - [Firefox](https://github.com/stoically/temporary-containers) - - name: WebRTC-Leak-Prevent - url: https://github.com/aghorler/WebRTC-Leak-Prevent + url: https://diafygi.github.io/webrtc-ips + github: aghorler/WebRTC-Leak-Prevent + icon: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/n4XZC3SfmhMnrIwR1256Cmx5d51OaJImxBtJqaTQnNuWD7xqAgGI2LmAXQk6O1CffLzFNSiTqIO-ZxMCJIGTuKcG=s60 description: | Provides user control over WebRTC privacy settings in Chromium, in order to prevent WebRTC leaks. **Download**: [Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/webrtc-leak-prevent/eiadekoaikejlgdbkbdfeijglgfdalml?hl=en-GB). @@ -938,60 +1052,77 @@ categories: - name: Canvas Fingerprint Blocker url: https://add0n.com/canvas-fingerprint-blocker.html + icon: https://cdn.webextension.org/icons/canvas-fingerprint-blocker128.png + github: joue-quroi/canvas-fingerprint-blocker description: | Block fingerprint without removing access to HTML5 Canvas element. Canvas fingerprinting is commonly used for tracking, this extension helps to mitigate this through disallowing the browser - to generate a true unique key **Download**: [Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/canvas-blocker-fingerprin/nomnklagbgmgghhjidfhnoelnjfndfpd) \ - [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/canvas-blocker-no-fingerprint/) \ - [Edge](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/ahiddppepedlomdleppkbljnmkchlmdc) \ - [Source](https://github.com/joue-quroi/canvas-fingerprint-blocker) + to generate a true unique key **Download**: [Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/canvas-blocker-fingerprin/nomnklagbgmgghhjidfhnoelnjfndfpd) - + [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/canvas-blocker-no-fingerprint/) - + [Edge](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/ahiddppepedlomdleppkbljnmkchlmdc) - name: ClearURLs url: https://gitlab.com/KevinRoebert/ClearUrls + icon: https://addons.mozilla.org/user-media/addon_icons/839/839767-64.png + openSource: true + github: ClearURLs/Addon description: | This extension will automatically remove tracking elements from the GET parameters of URLs to - help protect some privacy **Download**: [Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/clearurls/lckanjgmijmafbedllaakclkaicjfmnk) \ + help protect some privacy **Download**: [Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/clearurls/lckanjgmijmafbedllaakclkaicjfmnk) - [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/clearurls/) / [Source](https://gitlab.com/KevinRoebert/ClearUrls) - name: CSS Exfil Protection url: https://www.mike-gualtieri.com/css-exfil-vulnerability-tester + icon: https://www.mike-gualtieri.com/favicon.ico + github: mlgualtieri/CSS-Exfil-Protection description: | Sanitizes and blocks any CSS rules which may be designed to steal data, in order to guard against - Exfil attacks **Download**: [Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/css-exfil-protection/ibeemfhcbbikonfajhamlkdgedmekifo) \ - [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/css-exfil-protection/) \ [Source](https://github.com/mlgualtieri/CSS-Exfil-Protection) + Exfil attacks **Download**: [Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/css-exfil-protection/ibeemfhcbbikonfajhamlkdgedmekifo) - + [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/css-exfil-protection/) - [Source](https://github.com/mlgualtieri/CSS-Exfil-Protection) - name: First Party Isolation url: https://github.com/mozfreddyb/webext-firstpartyisolation + github: mozfreddyb/webext-firstpartyisolation + icon: https://addons.mozilla.org/user-media/addon_icons/865/865865-64.png?modified=1520892249 description: | Enables the First Party isolation preference (Clicking the Fishbowl icon temporarily disables it) **Download**: [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/first-party-isolation/) - name: Privacy-Oriented Origin Policy - url: https://claustromaniac.github.io/poop/ + url: https://claustromaniac.github.io/poop + github: claustromaniac/poop + icon: https://addons.mozilla.org/user-media/addon_icons/1012/1012731-64.png?modified=e97aa3af description: | Prevent Firefox from sending Origin headers when they are least likely to be necessary, to protect - your privacy **Download**: [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/privacy-oriented-origin-policy/) \ + your privacy **Download**: [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/privacy-oriented-origin-policy/) - [Source](https://github.com/claustromaniac/poop) - name: LocalCDN - url: https://codeberg.org/nobody/LocalCDN/ + url: https://www.localcdn.org/ + icon: https://codeberg.org/repo-avatars/5014-6cc14ee9c85003bda3adb1d71762c306 + openSoure: true description: | Emulates remote frameworks (e.g. jQuery, Bootstrap, Angular) and delivers them as local resource. Prevents unnecessary 3rd party requests to tracking CDNs **Download**: [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/localcdn-fork-of-decentraleyes/) - name: Decentraleyes url: https://decentraleyes.org + icon: https://addons.mozilla.org/user-media/addon_icons/521/521554-64.png + openSource: true description: | Similar to LocalCDN, Serves up local versions of common scripts instead of calling to 3rd-party CDN. Improves privacy and load times. Works out-of-the-box and plays nicely with regular content blockers. - **Download**: [Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/decentraleyes/ldpochfccmkkmhdbclfhpagapcfdljkj) \ - [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/decentraleyes) \ - [Opera](https://addons.opera.com/en/extensions/details/decentraleyes) \ - [Pale Moon](https://addons.palemoon.org/addon/decentraleyes) \ + **Download**: [Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/decentraleyes/ldpochfccmkkmhdbclfhpagapcfdljkj) - + [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/decentraleyes) - + [Opera](https://addons.opera.com/en/extensions/details/decentraleyes) - + [Pale Moon](https://addons.palemoon.org/addon/decentraleyes) - [Source](https://git.synz.io/Synzvato/decentraleyes) - name: Privacy Essentials url: https://duckduckgo.com/app + github: duckduckgo/duckduckgo-privacy-extension + openSource: true + icon: https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/342708 description: | Simple extension by DuckDuckGo, which grades the security of each site. **Download**: [Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/duckduckgo-privacy-essent/bkdgflcldnnnapblkhphbgpggdiikppg?hl=en-GB) \ @@ -999,113 +1130,128 @@ categories: - name: Self-Destructing Cookies url: https://add0n.com/self-destructing-cookies.html + icon: https://i.ibb.co/1T06gbX/self-destructing-cookies128.png + github: joue-quroi/self-destructing-cookies description: | Prevents websites from tracking you by storing unique cookies (note Fingerprinting is often also used for tracking). It removes all related cookies whenever you end a session. **Download**: - [Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/self-destructing-cookies/igdpjhaninpfanncfifdoogibpdidddf) \ - [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/self-destructing-cookies-webex/) \ - [Opera](https://addons.opera.com/en/extensions/details/self-destructing-cookies/) \ + [Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/self-destructing-cookies/igdpjhaninpfanncfifdoogibpdidddf) - + [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/self-destructing-cookies-webex/) - + [Opera](https://addons.opera.com/en/extensions/details/self-destructing-cookies/) - [Source](https://github.com/joue-quroi/self-destructing-cookies) - name: Privacy Redirect url: https://github.com/SimonBrazell/privacy-redirect + github: SimonBrazell/privacy-redirect + icon: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pC5a_u12RlaLQhJ-5Jz87rtju2s0tCksUfZHvr3JYzAaiYZJfJapmuftodT7wuAedFOHtgxR2BGh_GmKijgiK5bJyA description: | A simple web extension that redirects Twitter, YouTube, Instagram & Google Maps requests to privacy friendly alternatives - **Download**: [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/privacy-redirect/) / [Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/privacy-redirect/pmcmeagblkinmogikoikkdjiligflglb) + **Download**: [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/privacy-redirect/) - [Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/privacy-redirect/pmcmeagblkinmogikoikkdjiligflglb) - name: Site Bleacher url: https://github.com/wooque/site-bleacher + github: wooque/site-bleacher + icon: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a2Vje7WEAiLb8NwUY43hyzhTXrQllBc4qP3ymqZdoBEaT8ME98dMzRpFNx0fI5w998jIUaJozj5KeNLTiJBEwe4O description: | Remove automatically cookies, local storages, IndexedDBs and service workers **Download**: - [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/site-bleacher/) \ - [Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/site-bleacher/mlcfcepfmnjphcdkfbfgokkjodlkmemo) \ + [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/site-bleacher/) - + [Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/site-bleacher/mlcfcepfmnjphcdkfbfgokkjodlkmemo) - [Source](https://github.com/wooque/site-bleacher) - name: User Agent Switcher url: https://add0n.com/useragent-switcher.html + icon: https://i.ibb.co/hyb1SGK/useragent-switcher128.png + github: ray-lothian/UserAgent-Switcher description: | Spoofs browser's User-Agent string, making it appear that you are on a different device, browser and version to what you are actually using. This alone does very little for privacy, but combined with other tools, can allow you to keep your fingerprint changing, and feed fake info to sites tracking you. Some websites show different content, depending on your user agent. **Download**: - [Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/user-agent-switcher/bhchdcejhohfmigjafbampogmaanbfkg) \ - [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/user-agent-string-switcher/) \ - [Edge](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/cnjkedgepfdpdbnepgmajmmjdjkjnifa) \ - [Opera](https://addons.opera.com/extensions/details/user-agent-switcher-8/) \ + [Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/user-agent-switcher/bhchdcejhohfmigjafbampogmaanbfkg) - + [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/user-agent-string-switcher/) - + [Edge](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/cnjkedgepfdpdbnepgmajmmjdjkjnifa) - + [Opera](https://addons.opera.com/extensions/details/user-agent-switcher-8/) - [Source](https://github.com/ray-lothian/UserAgent-Switcher/) - name: PrivacySpy url: https://privacyspy.org + github: politiwatch/privacyspy + icon: https://privacyspy.org/static/img/favicon-32x32.png description: | The companion extension for PrivacySpy.org - an open project that rates, annotates, and archives privacy policies. The extension shows a score for the privacy policy of the current website. **Download**: - [Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/privacyspy/ppembnadnhiknioggbglgiciihgmkmnd) \ + [Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/privacyspy/ppembnadnhiknioggbglgiciihgmkmnd) - [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/privacyspy/) - name: HTTPZ url: https://github.com/claustromaniac/httpz + github: claustromaniac/httpz + icon: https://addons.mozilla.org/user-media/addon_icons/1018/1018256-64.png?modified=9b273331 description: | Simplified HTTPS upgrades for Firefox (lightweight alternative to HTTPS-Everywhere) **Download**: [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/httpz/) - name: Skip Redirect url: https://github.com/sblask/webextension-skip-redirect + github: sblask/webextension-skip-redirect + icon: https://addons.mozilla.org/user-media/addon_icons/642/642100-64.png?modified=1597226821 description: | Some web pages use intermediary pages before redirecting to a final page. This add-on tries to extract the final url from the intermediary url and goes there straight away if successful **Download**: - [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/skip-redirect/) \ + [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/skip-redirect/) - [Source](https://github.com/sblask/webextension-skip-redirect) - name: Web Archives + icon: https://i.imgur.com/H9zwf8l.png url: https://github.com/dessant/web-archives + github: dessant/web-archives description: | View archived and cached versions of web pages on 10+ search engines, such as the Wayback Machine, Archive.is, Google etc Useful for checking legitimacy of websites, and viewing change logs **Download**: - [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/view-page-archive/) \ - [Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/web-archives/hkligngkgcpcolhcnkgccglchdafcnao) \ - [Edge](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/apcfghlggldjdjepjnahfdjgdcdekhda) \ + [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/view-page-archive/) - + [Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/web-archives/hkligngkgcpcolhcnkgccglchdafcnao) - + [Edge](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/apcfghlggldjdjepjnahfdjgdcdekhda) - [Source](https://github.com/dessant/web-archives) - name: Flagfox url: https://flagfox.wordpress.com/ + icon: https://flagfox.files.wordpress.com/2014/02/flagfoxlogowithname1.png description: | Displays a country flag depicting the location of the current website's server, which can be useful to know at a glance. Click icon for more tools such as site safety checks, whois, validation etc **Download**: [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/flagfox/) - - - name: Lightbeam - url: https://github.com/mozilla/lightbeam-we - description: | - Visualize in detail the servers you are contacting when you are surfing on the Internet. Created by Gary Kovacs (former CEO of Mozilla), - presented in his [TED Talk](https://www.ted.com/talks/gary_kovacs_tracking_our_online_trackers). **Download**: - [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/lightbeam-3-0/) \ - [Source](https://github - name: Lightbeam - url: https://github.com/mozilla/lightbeam-we + url: https://mozilla.github.io/lightbeam/ + github: mozilla/lightbeam-we + icon: https://mozilla.github.io/lightbeam/img/lightbeam_logo-only_32x32.png description: > Visualize in detail the servers you are contacting when you are surfing on the Internet. Created by Gary Kovacs (former CEO of Mozilla), presented in his [TED Talk](https://www.ted.com/talks/gary_kovacs_tracking_our_online_trackers). **Download**: [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/lightbeam-3-0/) - \ [Source](https://github.com/mozilla/lightbeam-we) + - [Source](https://github.com/mozilla/lightbeam-we) - name: Track Me Not url: http://trackmenot.io + github: vtoubiana/TrackMeNot + icon: https://static.wixstatic.com/media/654565_824403a4d02548d783f8ca81f9e6bf48~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_268,h_264,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/Logo_Button_TMN.png description: > Helps protect web searchers from surveillance and data-profiling, through creating meaningless noise and obfuscation, outlined in their [whitepaper](http://trackmenot.io/resources/trackmenot2009.pdf). - Controversial whether or not this is a good approach **Download**: [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/trackmenot/) - \ [Source](https://github.com/vtoubiana/TrackMeNot) + Controversial whether or not this is a good approach **Download**: [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/trackmenot/) - + [Source](https://github.com/vtoubiana/TrackMeNot) - name: AmIUnique Timeline url: https://amiunique.org/timeline + icon: https://amiunique.org/favicon.ico description: > Enables you to better understand the evolution of browser fingerprints (which is what websites use to uniquely identify and track you). **Download**: [Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/amiunique/pigjfndpomdldkmoaiiigpbncemhjeca) - \ [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/amiunique) + - [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/amiunique) - name: Netcraft Extension url: https://www.netcraft.com/apps/browser + icon: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/c78SvSl7OD2thLmgX5irlo1tvxGVtkziKTKmp7VByjvvrw2czkP2cFbbRASmopQBV9-PpNBD_NOqt8WIC4JVc0WB3A=s60 description: > Notifies you when visiting a known or potential phishing site, and detects suspicious JavaScript (including skimmers and miners). Also provides a simple rating for a given @@ -1116,6 +1262,17 @@ categories: \ [Opera](https://addons.opera.com/en/extensions/details/netcraft-anti-phishing-extension/) \ [Edge](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/netcraft-extension/ngjhgbnmdjjnmejmpamalgnlnmopllkm) + - name: HTTPS Everywhere + url: https://eff.org/https-everywhere + github: EFForg/https-everywhere + description: | + **NOTE** On modern browsers, this is [no longer needed](https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2021/09/https-actually-everywhere) + Forces sites to load in HTTPS, in order to encrypt your communications with websites, + making your browsing more secure (Similar to [Smart HTTPS](https://mybrowseraddon.com/smart-https.html)). + Note this functionality is now included by default in most modern browsers. **Download**: + [Chrome](https://www.eff.org/https-everywhere) \ + [Firefox](https://www.eff.org/files/https-everywhere-latest.xpi) + notableMentions: - name: Extension source viewer url: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/crxviewer @@ -1137,44 +1294,49 @@ categories: - name: Mobile Apps services: - name: Orbot - url: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.torproject.android + url: https://support.torproject.org/glossary/orbot/ + github: guardianproject/orbot + icon: https://play-lh.googleusercontent.com/dIIbpr1fh-w7ykJJmfLyu6UH1HJ8bpFKEmyUlKqYHSEinG8v_B7mlqgeTzlFRhs0Uw=s48 description: | System-wide Tor proxy, which encrypts your connection through multiple nodes. You can also use it alongside Tor Browser to access .onion sites. - name: NetGuard - url: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.faircode.netguard + url: https://netguard.me/ + github: M66B/NetGuard + icon: https://play-lh.googleusercontent.com/XEd1PsXgOSNNpD2hlZMvigIOJ9e5JCL2KhCJ4X984Az5EFw6YiecDebqdsZ12VNU2kPu=w240-h480 description: | A firewall app for Android, which does not require root. NetGuard provides simple and advanced ways to block access to the internet, where applications and addresses can individually be allowed or denied access to your Wi-Fi and/or mobile connection. - name: Island - url: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oasisfeng.island + url: https://island.oasisfeng.com/ + github: oasisfeng/island + icon: https://play-lh.googleusercontent.com/ywvaxXcH90yttClJvgHR5UsfDnGS_YNtFiW6fQJm1p7_6HX9Dbn0v2J9gIzOOKFYQOnA=w240-h480 description: | A sandbox environment, allowing you to clone selected apps and run them in an isolated box, preventing it from accessing your personal data, or device information. - - name: Insular - url: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oasisfeng.island - description: | - An actively-maintained fork of the dead Island project with additional enhancements. - - name: Exodus url: https://exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/page/what/#android-app + icon: https://exodus-privacy.eu.org/media/logo/exodus.png description: | Shows which trackers, each of your installed apps is using, so that you can better understand how your data is being collected. Uses data from the Exodus database of scanned APKs. - name: Bouncer url: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samruston.permission + icon: https://play-lh.googleusercontent.com/QbgM-Vgqp32sNMgwC0kD4kJW3YVp7xiPcVIHNcbSQgrkTIDqSfTqSBXKEvoZ9SNSjxw=w240-h480 description: | Gives you the ability to grant permissions temporarily, so that you could for example use the camera to take a profile picture, but when you close the given app, those permissions will be revoked. - name: XPrivacyLua - url: https://github.com/M66B/XPrivacyLua/ + url: https://lua.xprivacy.eu/ + icon: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/M66B/XPrivacyLua/master/app/src/main/ic_launcher-web.png + github: M66B/XPrivacyLua description: | Simple to use privacy manager for Android, that enables you to feed apps fake data when they request intimate permissions. Solves the problem caused by apps malfunctioning when @@ -1183,216 +1345,2577 @@ categories: network data plus more. And prevents access to camera, microphone, telemetry, GPS and other sensors. - name: SuperFreezZ - url: https://f-droid.org/en/packages/superfreeze.tool.android + url: https://superfreezz.gitlab.io/ + icon: https://f-droid.org/repo/icons-640/superfreeze.tool.android.1000.png description: | Makes it possible to entirely freeze all background activities on a per-app basis. Intended purpose is to speed up your phone, and prolong battery life, but this app is also a great utility to stop certain apps from collecting data and tracking your actions - while running in the background. + while running in the background. See on [F-Droid](https://f-droid.org/en/packages/superfreeze.tool.android) - name: Haven - url: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.havenapp.main + url: https://guardianproject.github.io/haven/ + icon: https://play-lh.googleusercontent.com/PdE-P3oTwa6fFKqQrSuYS1S7Aa_bIq-GECLhj8kvTzXdSc6S_hUtW2hUx0aCP-3h0pQ=w240-h480 + github: guardianproject/haven description: | Allows you to protect yourself, your personal space and your possessions - without compromising on security. Leveraging device sensors to monitor nearby space, Haven was developed by The Guardian Project, in partnership with Edward Snowden. - - name: Daedalus - url: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.itxtech.daedalus - description: | - No root required Android DNS modifier and hosts/DNSMasq resolver, works by creating a - VPN tunnel to modify the DNS settings. Useful if you want to change your resolver to a - more secure/ private provider, or use DNS over HTTPS. - - name: Secure Task url: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.balda.securetask + icon: https://play-lh.googleusercontent.com/Xb_KbjGC3J8xrj1QmZqYhUq1A6aww5ikFuXfCqJonww-vz38y6xUjHzvH65AGrQU9P4=s48 description: | Triggers actions, when certain security conditions are met, such as multiple failed login attempts or monitor settings changed. It does require Tasker, and needs to be set up with ADB, device does not need to be rooted. - name: Cryptomator - url: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.cryptomator + url: https://cryptomator.org/android/ + icon: https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/11850518?s=200&v=4 + github: cryptomator/android description: | Encrypts files and folders client-side, before uploading them to cloud storage (such as Google Drive, One Drive or Dropbox), meaning none of your personal documents leave your device in plain text. - name: 1.1.1.1 url: https://1.1.1.1/ + icon: https://1.1.1.1/favicon.ico description: | Lets you use CloudFlares fast and secure 1.1.1.1 DNS, with DNS over HTTPS, and also has the option to enable CloudFlares WARP+ VPN. - name: Fing App + icon: https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/62335928?s=200&v=4 url: https://www.fing.com/products/fing-app description: | A network scanner to help you monitor and secure your WiFi network. The app is totally free, but to use the advanced controls, you will need a Fing Box. - - name: FlutterHole - url: https://github.com/sterrenburg/flutterhole - description: | - Easy monitoring and control over your Pi Hole instance. Pi Hole is great for security, privacy - and speed. - - name: DPI Tunnel - url: https://github.com/zhenyolka/DPITunnel + github: nomoresat/DPITunnel-android + icon: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nomoresat/DPITunnel-android/main/assets/logo.webp + url: https://f-droid.org/packages/ru.evgeniy.dpitunnelcli/ description: | An application for Android that uses various techniques to bypass DPI (Deep Packet Inspection) systems, which are used to block some sites (not available on Play store). - name: Blokada url: https://blokada.org/ + icon: https://blokada.org/favicon.png + github: blokadaorg/blokada description: | This application blocks ads and trackers, doesn't require root and works for all the apps on your Android phone. Check out how it works here. - name: SnoopSnitch - url: https://f-droid.org/en/packages/de.srlabs.snoopsnitch/ + url: https://opensource.srlabs.de/projects/snoopsnitch + github: srlabs/snoopsnitch + icon: https://f-droid.org/repo/icons-640/de.srlabs.snoopsnitch.50.png description: | Collects and analyzes mobile radio data to make you aware of your mobile network security and to warn you about threats like fake base stations (IMSI catchers), user tracking and over-the-air updates. + Get from [F-Droid](https://f-droid.org/en/packages/de.srlabs.snoopsnitch/) - name: TrackerControl - url: https://f-droid.org/en/packages/net.kollnig.missioncontrol.fdroid/ + url: https://trackercontrol.org/ + github: TrackerControl/tracker-control-android + icon: https://trackercontrol.org/images/logo.png description: | Monitor and control hidden data collection in mobile apps about user behavior/ tracking. + Get from [F-Droid](https://f-droid.org/en/packages/net.kollnig.missioncontrol.fdroid/) - name: Greentooth - url: https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.smilla.greentooth/ + url: https://gitlab.com/nbergman/greentooth + icon: https://f-droid.org/repo/com.smilla.greentooth/en-US/icon_8WaREJ2f7uFLdL9QGDL4xSqsIRB7wgdwv9BY_ET0WEg=.png description: | Auto-disable Bluetooth, then it is not being used. Saves battery, and prevent some security risks. + Get from [F-Droid](https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.smilla.greentooth/) - name: PrivateLock - url: https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.wesaphzt.privatelock/ + url: https://github.com/wesaphzt/privatelock + github: wesaphzt/privatelock + icon: https://f-droid.org/repo/com.wesaphzt.privatelock/en-US/icon_c5gFGZ7VhAR-kLihEfLVrStxIushKtWADc7pR1hQ6b4=.png description: | Auto lock your phone based on movement force/ acceleration. + Get from [F-Droid](https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.wesaphzt.privatelock/) + See also [PluckLock](https://github.com/SyntaxBlitz/PluckLock) - name: CamWings url: https://schiffer.tech/camwings-mobile.html + icon: https://schiffer.tech/img/logo.png + openSource: false description: | Prevent background processes gaining unauthorized access to your devices camera. Better still, use a webcam sticker. - name: ScreenWings url: https://schiffer.tech/screenwings-mobile.html + icon: https://schiffer.tech/img/logo.png + openSource: false description: | Prevent background processes taking unauthorized screenshots, which could expose sensitive data. - name: AFWall+ url: https://github.com/ukanth/afwall/ + github: ukanth/afwall + icon: https://play-lh.googleusercontent.com/LGMnS6aiFUxTLMlDQ4VYaJG0V2lY3lr_ru9QZ3OiCp-YZlsCz3F_v0oWQnqrN-giBA=s48 description: | Android Firewall+ (AFWall+) is an advanced iptables editor (GUI) for rooted Android devices, which provides very fine-grained control over which Android apps are allowed to access the network. + Get from [F-Droid](https://f-droid.org/packages/dev.ukanth.ufirewall/) - name: Catch the Man-in-the-Middle url: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.brax.certchecker + icon: https://play-lh.googleusercontent.com/hMhLdDNBR_rBIDctJ5yCPbyPy0fi_6FHp9MdgaOIPPedyqgwr6tsZq_AO3W1z4Zb8HJ_=w240-h480 description: | Simple tool, that compares SHA-1 fingerprints of the the SSL certificates seen from your device, and the certificate seen from an external network. If they do not match, this may indicate a man-in-the-middle modifying requests. - name: RethinkDNS + Firewall - url: https://github.com/celzero/rethink-app + url: https://rethinkdns.com/app + github: celzero/rethink-app + icon: https://f-droid.org/repo/com.celzero.bravedns/en-US/icon_AwgyVcHjczoaNxANCvUeSJrEfOWsIIeIpCgBaUKoXuY=.png description: | An open-source ad-blocker and firewall app for Android 6+ (does not require root). - name: F-Droid url: https://f-droid.org/ + openSource: true + icon: https://f-droid.org/assets/apple-touch-icon_ypJwtCrcixeH_qV6LdcMYk1anFIR9o-_ufR__1wNdJY=.png description: | F-Droid is an installable catalogue of FOSS applications for Android. The client enables you to browse, install, and keep track of updates on your device. + wordOfWarning: | + Too many installed apps will increase your attack surface - only install applications that you need. + Be sure to check the permissions, and what data an app has access to prior to installation. + Only install from official sources. + notableMentions: | + For more open source security & privacy apps, check out these publishers: + [The Guardian Project](https://play.google.com/store/apps/dev?id=6502754515281796553), + [The Tor Project](https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=The+Tor+Project), + [Oasis Feng](https://play.google.com/store/apps/dev?id=7664242523989527886), + [Marcel Bokhorst](https://play.google.com/store/apps/dev?id=8420080860664580239), + [SECUSO Research Group]( https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=SECUSO+Research+Group&hl=en_US) + and [Simple Mobile Tools](https://play.google.com/store/apps/dev?id=9070296388022589266) - + all of which are trusted developers or organisations, who've done amazing work. + + For offensive and defensive security, see + The Kali [Nethunter Catalogue](https://store.nethunter.com/en/packages) of apps + + For *advanced* users, the following tools can be used to closely monitor + your devise and networks, in order to detect any unusual activity. + [PortDroid] for network analysis, [Packet Capture] to monitor network + traffic, [SysLog] for viewing system logs, [Dexplorer] to read .dex or .apk files + for your installed apps, and [Check and Test] to check status and details of devices hardware. + ########################## ###### Online Tools ###### ########################## - name: Online Tools + intro: > + A selection of free online tools and utilities, to check, test and protect your security services: + - name: Have i been pwned + url: https://haveibeenpwned.com + icon: https://haveibeenpwned.com/favicon.ico + description: | + Checks if your credentials (Email address or Password) have been compromised in a data breach. + See also Firefox Monitor. + + - name: εxodus + url: https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org + icon: https://i.ibb.co/Vvq8XrM/Exodus.png + github: Exodus-Privacy/website + description: | + Checks how many, and which trackers any Android app has. Useful to understand how data is being + collected before you install a certain APK, it also shows which permissions the app asks for. + + - name: Am I Unique? + url: https://amiunique.org/fingerprint + icon: https://amiunique.org/favicon.ico + description: | + Show how identifiable you are on the Internet by generating a fingerprint based on device information. + This is how many websites track you (even without cookies enabled), so the aim is to not be unique. + + - name: Panopticlick + url: https://panopticlick.eff.org/ + icon: https://coveryourtracks.eff.org/static/favicon.ico + github: EFForg/cover-your-tracks + description: | + Check if your browser safe against tracking. Analyzes how well your browser and add-ons protect you + against online tracking techniques, and if your system is uniquely configured—and thus identifiable. + + - name: Phish.ly + url: https://phish.ly/ + icon: https://phish.ly/images/logo.svg + description: | + Analyzes emails, checking the URLs and creating a SHA256 and MD5 hash of attachments, with a link to VirusTotal. + To use the service, just forward a potentially malicious or suspicious email to scan@phish.ly, and an automated + reply will include the results. They claim that all email data is purged after analysis, but it would be wise to + not include any sensitive information, and to use a forwarding address. + + - name: Browser Leak Test + url: https://browserleaks.com + icon: https://browserleaks.com/favicon.ico + description: | + Shows which of personal identity data is being leaked through your browser, so you can better protect yourself + against fingerprinting. + + - name: IP Leak Test + url: https://ipleak.net + icon: https://ipleak.net/favicon.ico + description: | + Shows your IP address, and other associated details (location, ISP, WebRTC check, DNS, and lots more). + + - name: EXIF Remove + url: https://www.exifremove.com + icon: https://www.exifremove.com/favicon.ico + description: | + Displays, and removes Meta and EXIF data from an uploaded photo or document. + + - name: Redirect Detective + url: https://redirectdetective.com + icon: https://redirectdetective.com/redirect-detective.png + description: | + Check where a suspicious URL redirects to (without having to click it). Lets you avoid being tracked by not being + redirected via adware/tracking sites, or see if a shortened link actually resolves a legitimate site, or see if + link is an affiliate ad. + + - name: Blocked.org + url: https://www.blocked.org.uk + icon: https://www.blocked.org.uk/assets/images/blocked/socialmedia/blocked_result.jpg + description: | + Checks if a given website is blocked by filters applied by your mobile and broadband Internet Service Providers (ISP). + + - name: Virus Total + url: https://www.virustotal.com + icon: https://www.virustotal.com/gui/images/manifest/icon-192x192.png + description: | + Analyses a potentially-suspicious web resources (by URL, IP, domain or file hash) to detect types of malware + (*note: files are scanned publicly*). + + - name: Hardenize + url: https://www.hardenize.com/ + icon: https://www.hardenize.com/favicon/android-chrome-192x192.png + description: | + Scan websites and shows a security overview, relating to factors such as HTTPS, domain info, email data, www protocols + and so on. + + - name: Is Legit? + url: https://www.islegitsite.com/ + icon: https://www.islegitsite.com/apple-touch-icon.png + description: | + Checks if a website or business is a scam, before buying something from it. + + - name: Should I Remove It? + url: https://www.shouldiremoveit.com + icon: https://www.shouldiremoveit.com/favicon.ico + description: | + Ever been uninstalling programs from your Windows PC and been unsure of what something is? Should I Remove It is a + database of Windows software, detailing whether it is essential, harmless or dangerous. + + - name: 10 Minute Mail + url: https://10minemail.com/ + icon: https://10minemail.com/favicon.ico + description: | + Generates temporary disposable email address, to avoid giving your real details. + + - name: MXToolBox Mail Headers + url: https://mxtoolbox.com/Public/Tools/EmailHeaders.aspx + icon: https://mxtoolbox.com/favicon.ico + description: | + Tool for analyzing email headers, useful for checking the authenticity of messages, as well as knowing what info + you are revealing in your outbound messages. + + - name: Am I FloCed? + url: https://amifloced.org/ + icon: https://amifloced.org/favicon.ico + description: | + Google testing out a new tracking feature called Federated Learning of Cohorts (aka "FLoC"). It currently effects + 0.5% of Chrome users, this tool developed by the EFF will detect if you are affected, and provide additional info + on how to stay protected. + + - name: Site Report + url: https://sitereport.netcraft.com/ + icon: https://static.netcraft.com/images/favicon.ico + description: | + A tool from Netcraft, for analysing what any given website is running, where it's located and information about its + host, registrar, IP and SSL certificates. + + wordOfWarning: > + Browsers are inherently insecure, be careful when uploading, or entering personal details. + - name: Networking sections: + ###################################### + ###### Virtual Private Networkd ###### + ###################################### - name: Virtual Private Networks services: + - name: Mullvad + url: http://mullvad.net/en + github: mullvad/mullvadvpn-app + securityAudited: true + icon: https://mullvad.net/apple-touch-icon.png + description: | + Mullvad is one of the best for privacy, they have a totally anonymous sign up process, + you don't need to provide any details at all, you can choose to pay anonymously too + (with Monero, BTC or cash). + + - name: Azire + url: https://www.azirevpn.com/ + icon: https://www.azirevpn.com/assets/img/apple-icon-57x57.png + openSource: false + description: | + Azire is a Swedish VPN provider, who owns their own hardware with physically removed + storage and a no logging policy. Pricing starts at €3.25/mo, with crypto (including XMR) + supported. Note that they've not yet been audited, and client applications are not open + source, for more info, see #140. + + - name: IVPN + url: https://www.ivpn.net/ + github: ivpn/desktop-app + openSource: true + securityAudited: true + icon: https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/38857113 + description: | + Independently Security Audited VPN with anonymous signup, no logs, no cloud or customer + data stored, open-source apps and website. Strong ethics: no trackers, no false promises, + no surveillance ads. Accepts various payment methods including cryptocurrencies. + + - name: ProtonVPN + url: https://protonvpn.com + icon: https://protonvpn.com/favicons/apple-touch-icon.png + github: ProtonVPN/android-app + securityAudited: true + description: | + From the creators of ProtonMail, ProtonVPN has a solid reputation. They have a full suite + of user-friendly native mobile and desktop apps. ProtonVPN is one of the few "trustworthy" + providers that also offer a free plan. + + - name: OVPN + url: https://www.ovpn.com + icon: https://www.ovpn.com/favicon.ico + securityAudited: false + description: | + A court-proven VPN service with support for Wireguard and OpenVPN support, and optional + ad-blocking. Running on dedicated hardware, with no hard drives. + + wordOfWarning: | + - *A VPN does not make you anonymous - it merely changes your public IP address to that of your VPN provider, instead of your ISP. Your browsing session can still be linked back to your real identity either through your system details (such as user agent, screen resolution even typing patterns), cookies / session storage, or by the identifiable data that you enter. [Read more about fingerprinting](https://pixelprivacy.com/resources/browser-fingerprinting/)* + - *Logging - If you choose to use a VPN because you do not agree with your ISP logging your full browsing history, then it is important to keep in mind that your VPN provider can see (and mess with) all your traffic. Many VPNs claim not to keep logs, but you cannot be certain of this ([VPN leaks](https://vpnleaks.com/)). See [this article](https://gist.github.com/joepie91/5a9909939e6ce7d09e29) for more* + - *IP Leaks - If configured incorrectly, your IP may be exposed through a DNS leak. This usually happens when your system is unknowingly accessing default DNS servers rather than the anonymous DNS servers assigned by an anonymity network or VPN. Read more: [What is a DNS leak](https://www.dnsleaktest.com/what-is-a-dns-leak.html), [DNS Leak Test](https://www.dnsleaktest.com), [How to Fix a DNS Leak](https://www.dnsleaktest.com/how-to-fix-a-dns-leak.html)* + - *Stealth - It will be visible to your adversary that you are using a VPN (usually from the IP address), but other system and browser data, can still reveal information about you and your device (such as your local time-zone, indicating which region you are operating from)* + - *Many reviews are sponsored, and hence biased. Do your own research, or go with one of the above options* + - *Using [Tor](https://www.torproject.org) (or another [Mix Network](/5_Privacy_Respecting_Software.md#mix-networks)) may be a better option for anonimity* + + furtherInfo: | + *While choosing a VPN, consider the following: Logging policy (logs are bad), + Jurisdiction (avoid 5-eyes), Number of servers, availability and average load. + Payment method (anonymous methods such as BTC, Monero or cash are better), + Leak protection (1st-party DNS servers = good, and check if IPv6 is supported), + protocols (OpenVPN and WireGuard = good). Finally, usability of their apps, + user reviews and download speeds.* + + notableMentions: + If you don't trust a VPN provider not to keep logs, then you could self-host your own VPN. + This gives you you total control, but at the cost of anonymity + (since your cloud provider, will require your billing info). + See [Streisand](https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand), to learn more, and get started with running a VPN. + [Digital Ocean](https://m.do.co/c/3838338e7f79) provides flexible, + secure and easy Linux VMs, (from $0.007/hour or $5/month), + Here is a [1-click install script](http://dovpn.carlfriess.com/)for + on [Digital Ocean](https://m.do.co/c/3838338e7f79), by Carl Friess. + + Recently distributed self-hosted solutions for running your own VPNs have + become more popular, with services like [Outline](https://getoutline.org/) + letting you spin up your own instance and share it with friends and family. + Since it's distributed, it is very resistant to blocking, and gives you + world-wide access to the free and open internet. And since you have full + control over the server, you can be confident that there is no logging or monitoring happening. + However it comes at the cost of anonymity, especially if it's only you using your instance. + + + ################################## + ####### SH Network Security ###### + ################################## - name: Self-Hosted Network Security + intro: > + Fun little projects that you can run on a Raspberry Pi, or other low-powered computer. + In order to help detect and prevent threats, monitor network and filter content + services: + - name: Pi-Hole + url: https://pi-hole.net + github: pi-hole/pi-hole + icon: https://wp-cdn.pi-hole.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/cropped-Vortex-R-192x192.png + description: | + Network-level advertisement and Internet tracker blocking application which acts as a DNS + sinkhole. Pi-Hole can significantly speed up your internet, remove ads and block malware. + It comes with a nice web interface and a mobile app with monitoring features, it's open + source, easy to install and very widely used. + + - name: Technitium + url: https://technitium.com/dns + icon: https://technitium.com/favicon.ico + github: TechnitiumSoftware/DnsServer + description: | + Another DNS server for blocking privacy-invasive content at its source. Technitium doesn't + require much of a setup, and basically works straight out of the box, it supports a wide + range of systems (and can even run as a portable app on Windows). It allows you to do some + additional tasks, such as add local DNS addresses and zones with specific DNS records. + Compared to Pi-Hole, Technitium is very lightweight, but lacks the deep insights that + Pi-Hole provides, and has a significantly smaller community behind it. + + - name: IPFire + url: https://www.ipfire.org + github: ipfire/ipfire-2.x + icon: https://www.ipfire.org/static/img/apple-touch-icon-192x192-precomposed.png + description: | + A hardened, versatile, state-of-the-art open source firewall based on Linux. Its ease of + use, high performance and extensibility make it usable for everyone. + + - name: PiVPN + url: https://pivpn.io + icon: https://www.pivpn.io/images/pivpnlogo.png + github: pivpn/pivpn + description: | + A simple way to set up a home VPN on any Debian server. Supports OpenVPN and WireGuard + with elliptic curve encryption keys up to 512 bit. Supports multiple DNS providers and + custom DNS providers - works nicely along-side PiHole. + + - name: E2guardian + url: http://e2guardian.org + icon: http://e2guardian.org/cms/images/banners/logo-guardian.png + github: e2guardian/e2guardian + description: | + Powerful open source web content filter. + + - name: PF Sense + url: https://www.pfsense.org + icon: https://www.pfsense.org/img/apple-touch-icon.png + github: pfsense/pfsense + description: | + Widely used, open source firewall/router. + + - name: Zeek + url: https://www.zeek.org + github: zeek/zeek + icon: https://zeek.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/favicon.ico + description: | + Detect if you have a malware-infected computer on your network, and powerful network + analysis framework and monitor. + + - name: Firezone + url: https://www.firezone.dev/ + github: firezone/firezone + icon: https://www.firezone.dev/favicon.ico + description: | + Open-source self-hosted VPN and firewall built on WireGuard®. + + ########################## + ###### Mix networks ###### + ########################## - name: Mix Networks services: + - name: Tor + url: https://www.torproject.org + icon: https://www.torproject.org/static/images/favicon/favicon.ico + github: torproject/tor + description: | + Tor provides robust anonymity, allowing you to defend against surveillance, circumvent + censorship and reduce tracking. It blocks trackers, resists fingerprinting and implements + multi-layered encryption by default, meaning you can browse freely. Tor also allows access + to OnionLand: hidden services. + + - name: I2P + url: https://geti2p.net + icon: https://geti2p.net/_static/favicon.ico + openSource: true + description: | + I2P offers great generic transports, it is well geared towards accessing hidden services, + and has a couple of technical benefits over Tor: P2P friendly with unidirectional short-lived + tunnels, it is packet-switched (instead of circuit-switched) with TCP and UDP, and continuously + profiles peers, in order to select the best performing ones. + I2P is less mature, but fully-distributed and self-organising, its smaller size means that it + hasn't yet been blocked or DOSed much. + + - name: Freenet + url: https://freenetproject.org + icon: https://www.hyphanet.org/favicon.ico + github: hyphanet/fred + description: | + Freenet is easy to setup, provides excellent friend To Friend Sharing vs I2P, and is great for + publishing content anonymously. It's quite large in size, and very slow so not the best choice + for casual browsing. + + notableMentions: + - name: GNUnet + url: https://gnunet.org/en + - name: IPFS + url: https://ipfs.io + - name: ZeroNet + url: https://zeronet.io + - name: Panoramix + url: https://panoramix-project.eu + - name: Nym + url: https://nymtech.neteu + wordOfWarning: | + To provide low-latency browsing, Tor does not mix packets or generate cover traffic. + If an adversary is powerful enough, theoretically they could either observe the entire network, + or just the victims entry and exit nodes. It's worth mentioning, that even though your ISP + can not see what you are doing, they will be able determine that you are using a mix net, + to hide this - a VPN could be used as well. + If you are doing anything which could put you at risk, then good OpSec is essential, + as the authorities have traced criminals through the Tor network before, + and [made arrests](https://techcrunch.com/2019/05/03/how-german-and-us-authorities-took-down-the-owners-of-darknet-drug-emporium-wall-street-market). + Don't let Tor provide you a false sense of security - be aware of information leaks through DNS, other programs or human error. + Tor-supported browsers may might lag behind their upstream forks, and include exploitable unpatched issues. + See [#19](https://github.com/Lissy93/personal-security-checklist/issues/19) + + Note: The Tor network is run by the community. + If you benefit from using it and would like to help sustain uncensored internet access for all, + consider [running a Tor relay](https://trac.torproject.org/projects/tor/wiki/TorRelayGuide) + + furtherInfo: | + Tor, I2P and Freenet are all anonymity networks - but they work very differently and each is good for specific purposes. + So a good and viable solution would be to use all of them, for different tasks. + *You can read more about how I2P compares to Tor, [here](https://blokt.com/guides/what-is-i2p-vs-tor-browser)* + + + ##################### + ###### Proxies ###### + ##################### - name: Proxies + intro: | + A proxy acts as a gateway between you and the internet, it can be used to + act as a firewall or web filter, improves privacy and can also be used to + provide shared network connections and cache data to speed up common requests. + **Never use a [free](https://whatismyipaddress.com/free-proxies) proxy.** services: + - name: ShadowSocks + url: https://shadowsocks.org + github: shadowsocks/shadowsocks-rust + icon: https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/3006190 + description: | + Secure socks5 proxy, designed to protect your Internet traffic. Open source, superfast, + cross-platform and easy to deploy, see [GitHub repo](https://github.com/shadowsocks). + + - name: Privoxy + url: https://www.privoxy.org + icon: https://www.privoxy.org/images/privoxy.png + openSource: true + description: | + Non-caching web proxy with advanced filtering capabilities for enhancing privacy, + modifying web page data and HTTP headers, controlling access, and removing ads and + other obnoxious Internet junk. + + notableMentions: | + [V2ray-core](https://github.com/v2ray/v2ray-core) is a platform for building + proxies to bypass network restrictions and protect your privacy. + See [more](https://github.com/hugetiny/awesome-vpn) + wordOfWarning: | + [Malicious Proxies](https://www.defcon.org/images/defcon-17/dc-17-presentations/defcon-17-edward_zaborowski-doppelganger.pdf) are all too common. + Always use open source software, host it yourself or pay for a reputable cloud service. + Never use a free proxy; it can monitor your connection, steal cookies and contain malware. + VPNs are a better option, better still - use the Tor network. + + ########################### + ###### DNS Providers ###### + ########################### - name: DNS Providers + intro: | + Without using a secure, privacy-centric DNS all your web requests can be + seen in the clear. You should configure your DNS queries to be managed by + a service that respects privacy and supports DNS-over-TLS, DNS-over-HTTPS or DNSCrypt. services: + - name: CloudFlare + url: https://developers.cloudflare.com/1.1.1.1/setting-up-1.1.1.1 + icon: https://developers.cloudflare.com/assets/icon-512x512-fe4c8fe4.png + securityAudited: true + description: | + One of the most performant options, Cloudflare's DNS supports DoH and DoT, and has a Tor + implementation, providing world-class protection. They have native cross-platform apps, + for easy set-up. + + - name: AdGuard + url: https://adguard.com/en/adguard-dns/overview.html + icon: https://cdn.adguard.info/website/adguard-dns.io/favicon.svg + description: | + Open-source DNS provider, specialising in the blocking of ads, trackers and malicious domains. + They have been independently audited and do not keep logs. + + - name: NextDNS + url: https://nextdns.io + icon: https://nextdns.io/favicon.ico + description: | + An ad-blocking, privacy-protecting, censorship-bypassing DNS. Also comes with analytics, and + the ability to shield kids from adult content. + wordOfWarning: | + Using an encrypted DNS resolver will not make you anonymous, it just makes + it harder for third-partied to discover your domain history. + If you are using a VPN, take a [DNS leak test](https://www.dnsleaktest.com/), + to ensure that some requests are not being exposed. + furtherInfo: | + #### DNS Protocols + + DNS-over-TLS was proposed in [RTC-7858](https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc7858) + by the IETF, then 2 years later, the DNS-over-HTTPS specification was outlined + in [RFC8484](https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc8484) in October '18. + [DNSCrypt](https://dnscrypt.info/), is a protocol that authenticates communications + between a DNS client and a DNS resolver. It prevents DNS spoofing, through + using cryptographic signatures to verify that responses originate from the + chosen DNS resolver, and haven't been tampered with. DNSCrypt is a well + battle-tested protocol, that has been in use since 2013, and is still widely used. + notableMentions: + - name: Quad9 + url: https://www.quad9.net + description: > + A well-funded, performant DNS with a strong focus on privacy and security + and easy set-up, however questions have been raised about the motivation + of some of the financial backers. + - name: BlahDNS + url: https://blahdns.com + description: (Japan, Finland or Germany) is an excellent security-focused DNS + - name: OpenNIC + url: https://www.opennic.org/ + description: > + [NixNet DNS](https://nixnet.services/dns) and [UncensoredDNS](https://blog.uncensoreddns.org) + are open source and democratic, privacy-focused DNS + - name: Unbound + url: https://nlnetlabs.nl/projects/unbound/about + description: > + A validating, recursive, caching DNS resolver, designed to be fast and lean. + Incorporates modern features and based on open standards + - name: Clean Browsing + url: https://cleanbrowsing.org + description: > + A good option for protecting kids, they offer comprehensive DNS-based Content Filtering + - name: Mullvad + url: https://mullvad.net/en/help/dns-over-https-and-dns-over-tls + description: > + Mullvads public DNS with QNAME minimization and basic ad blocking. + It has been audited by the security experts at Assured. + You can use this privacy-enhancing service even if you don't use Mullvad. + + ######################### + ###### DNS Clients ###### + ######################### - name: DNS Clients services: + - name: DNScrypt-proxy 2 + followWith: Desktop [BSD, Linux, Solaris, Windows, MacOS & Android] + url: https://dnscrypt.info + icon: https://dnscrypt.info/favicon.ico + github: DNSCrypt/dnscrypt-proxy + description: | + A flexible DNS proxy, with support for modern encrypted DNS protocols including DNSCrypt V2, + DNS-over-HTTPS and Anonymized DNSCrypt. Also allows for advanced monitoring, filtering, caching + and client IP protection through Tor, SOCKS proxies or Anonymized DNS relays. + + - name: Unbound + url: https://nlnetlabs.nl/projects/unbound + icon: https://nlnetlabs.nl/extra/favicons/favicon-196x196.png + github: NLnetLabs/unbound + followWith: Desktop [Linux, Mac, OpenWrt & Windows] + description: | + Validating, recursive, caching DNS resolve with support for DNS-over-TLS. Designed to be fast, + lean, and secure Unbound incorporates modern features based on open standards. It's fully open + source, and recently audited. (For an in-depth tutorial, see this article by DNSWatch.) + + - name: Nebulo + github: Ch4t4r/Nebulo + url: https://nebulo.app + icon: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Ch4t4r/Nebulo/master/app/src/main/res/mipmap-xxhdpi/ic_launcher.png + openSource: true + followWith: Android + description: | + Non-root, small-sized DNS changer utilizing DNS-over-HTTPS and DNS-over-TLS. (Note, since this + uses Android's VPN API, it is not possible to run a VPN while using Nebulo.) + + - name: RethinkDNS + Firewall + url: https://rethinkdns.com/app + github: celzero/rethink-app + icon: https://rethinkdns.com/ico/app_icon.svg + followWith: Android + description: | + Free and open source DNS changer with support for DNS-over-HTTPS, DNS-over-Tor, and DNSCrypt v3 + with Anonymized Relays. (Note, since this uses Android's VPN API, it is not possible to run a + VPN while using RethinkDNS + Firewall.) + + - name: DNS Cloak + url: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dnscloak-secure-dns-client/id1452162351 + github: s-s/dnscloak + followWith: iOS + icon: https://github.com/s-s/dnscloak/blob/master/src/images/logo.png?raw=true + description: | + Simple all that allows for the use for dnscrypt-proxy 2 on an iPhone. + + - name: Stubby + url: https://dnsprivacy.org/wiki/display/DP/DNS+Privacy+Daemon+-+Stubby + icon: https://dnsprivacy.org/images/favicon.png + github: getdnsapi/stubby + followWith: Desktop [Linux, Mac, OpenWrt & Windows] + description: | + Acts as a local DNS Privacy stub resolver (using DNS-over-TLS). Stubby encrypts DNS queries sent + from a client machine (desktop or laptop) to a DNS Privacy resolver increasing end user privacy. + Stubby can be used in combination with Unbound - Unbound provides a local cache and Stubby manages + the upstream TLS connections (since Unbound cannot yet re-use TCP/TLS connections), + see example configuration. + + + ####################### + ###### Firewalls ###### + ####################### - name: Firewalls + intro: | + A firewall is a program which monitors the incoming and outgoing traffic + on your network, and blocks requests based on rules set during its configuration. + Properly configured, a firewall can help protect against attempts to + remotely access your computer, as well as control which applications + can access which IPs. services: + - name: NetGuard + followWith: Android + github: M66B/NetGuard + url: https://netguard.me + icon: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/M66B/NetGuard/master/app/src/main/res/mipmap-hdpi/ic_launcher.png + description: | + Provides simple and advanced ways to block access to the internet. Applications and addresses + can individually be allowed or denied access to Wi-Fi and/or mobile connection. + + - name: NoRoot Firewall + followWith: Android + openSource: false + url: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.greyshirts.firewall + icon: https://play-lh.googleusercontent.com/Eo7y02OP6nsOqTx-MsYORxLsIXltk-_0DQUkNztdPUrr_2ZIoR_RgaDXt3y6qrcdIT4=w240-h480 + description: | + Notifies you when an app is trying to access the Internet, so all you need to do is just Allow + or Deny. Allows you to create filter rules based on IP address, host name or domain name, and + you can allow or deny only specific connections of an app. + + - name: AFWall+ + url: https://xdaforums.com/t/5-0-root-3-6-0-afwall-iptables-firewall-28-aug-2023.1957231 + github: ukanth/afwall + icon: https://play-lh.googleusercontent.com/LGMnS6aiFUxTLMlDQ4VYaJG0V2lY3lr_ru9QZ3OiCp-YZlsCz3F_v0oWQnqrN-giBA=s48 + followWith: Android - Rooted + description: | + Android Firewall+ (AFWall+) is an advanced iptables editor (GUI) for rooted Android devices, + which provides very fine-grained control over which Android apps are allowed to access the network. + + - name: RethinkDNS + Firewall + url: https://rethinkdns.com/app + followWith: Android + github: celzero/rethink-app + icon: https://rethinkdns.com/ico/app_icon.svg + description: | + An open-source ad-blocker and firewall app for Android 6+ (does not require root). + + - name: Lockdown + url: https://lockdownprivacy.com + openSource: false + followWith: iOS + description: | + Firewall app for iPhone, allowing you to block any connection to any domain. + + - name: SimpleWall + url: https://simplewall.en.lo4d.com + icon: https://cdn.lo4d.com/t/icon/128/simplewall.png + github: henrypp/simplewall + followWith: Windows + description: | + Tool to control Windows Filtering Platform (WFP), in order to configure detailed network activity on your PC. + (Windows) + + - name: LuLu + followWith: MacOS + github: objective-see/LuLu + icon: https://objective-see.org/images/LL/icon.png + url: https://objective-see.com/products/lulu.html + description: | + Free, open source macOS firewall. It aims to block unknown outgoing connections, unless explicitly approved by the user. + + - name: Little Snitch + followWith: MacOS + url: https://obdev.at/products/littlesnitch/index.html + icon: https://obdev.at/Images/product-icons/littlesnitch_340.png + openSource: false + description: | + A very polished application firewall, allowing you to easily manage internet connections on a per-app basis. + (Mac OS) + + - name: OpenSnitch + followWith: Linux + url: https://github.com/evilsocket/opensnitch + github: evilsocket/opensnitch + icon: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/evilsocket/opensnitch/master/ui/opensnitch/res/icon.png + description: | + Makes internet connections from all apps visible, allowing you to block or manage traffic on a per-app basis. + GNU/Linux port of the Little Snitch application firewall. + + - name: Gufw + followWith: Linux + openSource: true + github: costales/gufw + icon: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/costales/gufw/master/data/icons/48x48/apps/gufw.png + url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncomplicated_Firewall + description: | + Open source GUI firewall for Linux, allowing you to block internet access for certain applications. + Supports both simple and advanced mode, GUI and CLI options, very easy to use, lightweight/ low-overhead, + under active maintenance and backed by a strong community. + + - name: Uncomplicated Firewall + openSource: true + followWith: Linux + url: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UncomplicatedFirewall + description: | + The ufw (Uncomplicated Firewall) is a GUI application and CLI, that allows you to configure a firewall + using `iptables` much more easily. + + - name: IPFire + url: https://www.ipfire.org + followWith: Hardware + github: ipfire/ipfire-2.x + icon: https://www.ipfire.org/static/img/apple-touch-icon-192x192-precomposed.png + description: | + IPFire is a hardened, versatile, state-of-the-art Open Source firewall based on Linux. Easy to install + on a raspberry Pi, since it is lightweight and heavily customizable. + + - name: Shorewall + url: https://shorewall.org + icon: https://shorewall.org/favicon.ico + openSource: true + followWith: Hardware + description: | + An open source firewall tool for Linux that builds upon the Netfilter system built into the Linux kernel, + making it easier to manage more complex configuration schemes with iptables. + + - name: OPNSense + url: https://opnsense.org + followWith: Hardware + openSource: true + icon: https://opnsense.org/wp-content/themes/OPNsense/assets/ico/favicon.png + description: | + Enterprise firewall and router for protecting networks, built on the FreeBSD system. + + wordOfWarning: | + There are different [types](https://www.networkstraining.com/different-types-of-firewalls) + of firewalls, that are used in different circumstances. + This does not omit the need to configure your operating systems defences. + Follow these instructions to enable your firewall in + [Windows](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4028544/windows-10-turn-windows-defender-firewall-on-or-off), + [Mac OS](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201642), [Ubuntu](https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UncomplicatedFirewall) + and other [Linux distros](https://www.tecmint.com/start-stop-disable-enable-firewalld-iptables-firewall). + + Even when properly configured, having a firewall enabled does not guarantee + bad network traffic can not get through and especially during boot if you + don't have root privileges. + + ######################### + ###### Ad-Blockers ###### + ######################### - name: Ad Blockers + intro: | + There are a few different ways to block ads - browser-based ad-blockers, + router-based / device blockers or VPN ad-blockers. + Typically they work by taking a maintained list of hosts, + and filtering each domain/ IP through it. Some also have other methods to + detect certain content based on pattern matching services: + - name: Pi-Hole + url: https://pi-hole.net/ + github: pi-hole/pi-hole + followWith: Server/ VM/ Pi + icon: https://wp-cdn.pi-hole.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/cropped-Vortex-R-192x192.png + description: | + Incredibly powerful, network-wide ad-blocker. Works out-of-the-box, light-weight with an intuitive + web interface, but still allows for a lot of advanced configuration for power users. As well as + blocking ads and trackers, Pi-Hole speeds up your network speeds quite significantly. The dashboard + has detailed statistics, and makes it easy to pause/ resume Pi-Hole if needed. + + - name: Diversion + url: https://diversion.ch + icon: https://diversion.ch/files/theme-src/images/favicon/favicon-16x16.png + followWith: Router + description: | + A shell script application to manage ad-blocking, Dnsmasq logging, Entware and pixelserv-tls installations + and more on supported routers running Asuswrt-Merlin firmware, including its forks. + + - name: DN66 + url: https://jak-linux.org/projects/dns66 + icon: https://f-droid.org/repo/icons-640/org.jak_linux.dns66.29.png + github: julian-klode/dns66 + followWith: Android + description: | + DNS-based host and ad blocker for Android. Easy to configure, but the default config uses several + widely-respected host files aimed at stopping ads, malware, and other weird stuff. + + - name: BlockParty + url: https://github.com/krishkumar/BlockParty + icon: https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/425580/202258429-28da1274-2fb6-49dc-930c-3833f929b65e.png + github: krishkumar/BlockParty + followWith: iOS/ MacOS + description: | + Native Apple (Swift) apps, for system-wide ad-blocking. Can be customized with custom host lists, + primarily aimed for just ad-blocking. + + - name: hBlock + url: https://hblock.molinero.dev + icon: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/hectorm/hblock/master/resources/logo/bitmaps/logo-shield-ffffff-h512.png + github: hectorm/hblock + followWith: Unix + description: | + A POSIX-compliant shell script, designed for Unix-like systems, that gets a list of domains that serve ads, + tracking scripts and malware from multiple sources and creates a hosts file (alternative formats are also supported) + that prevents your system from connecting to them. Aimed at improving security and privacy through blocking advert, + tracking and malware associated domains. + + - name: Blokada + url: https://blokada.org/ + github: blokadaorg/blokada + followWith: Android/ iOS + description: | + Open source mobile ad-blocker that acts like a firewall. Since it's device-wide, once connected all apps will + have ads/ trackers blocked, and the blacklist can be edited. The app is free, but there is a premium option, + which has a built-in VPN. + + - name: RethinkDNS + Firewall + url: https://rethinkdns.com/app + github: celzero/rethink-app + followWith: Android + icon: https://rethinkdns.com/ico/app_icon.svg + description: | + Free and open source ad-blocker and a firewall for Android 6+ (no root required). + + - name: Ad Block Radio + url: https://github.com/adblockradio/adblockradio + github: adblockradio/adblockradio + followWith: Sound + description: | + Python script that uses machine learning to block adverts in live audio streams, such as Radio, Podcasts, + Audio Books, and music platforms such as Spotify. See live demo. + + - name: uBlock Origin + url: https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock + github: gorhill/uBlock + icon: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/hectorm/hblock/master/resources/logo/bitmaps/logo-shield-ffffff-h512.png + followWith: Browser + description: | + Light-weight, fast browser extension for Firefox and Chromium (Chrome, Edge, Brave Opera etc), that blocks + tracking, ads and known malware. uBlock is easy-to-use out-of-the-box, but also has a highly customisable + advanced mode, with a point-and-click firewall which can be configured on a per-site basis. + + notableMentions: | + [AdGuardHome](https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdGuardHome) is a cross-platform DNS Ad Blocker, + similar to Pi Hole, but with some additional features, like parental controls, + per-device configuration and the option to force safe search. + This may be a good solution for families with young children. + + Some VPNs have ad-tracking blocking features, such as + [TrackStop with PerfectPrivacy](https://www.perfect-privacy.com/en/features/trackstop?a_aid=securitychecklist). + + [Private Internet Access](https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/), + [CyberGhost](https://www.cyberghostvpn.com/), + [PureVPN](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-9242873-13842740), + and [NordVPN](https://www.kqzyfj.com/l5115shqnhp4E797DC8467D69A6D) also have ad-block features. + But do not meet security/privact requirements to be included. + + ############################## + ###### Host Block Lists ###### + ############################## - name: Host Block Lists services: + - name: SomeoneWhoCares/ Hosts + url: https://someonewhocares.org/hosts + icon: https://someonewhocares.org/favicon.ico + description: | + An up-to-date host list, maintained by Dan Pollock - to make the internet not suck (as much). + + - name: Hosts by StevenBlack + url: https://github.com/StevenBlack/hosts + icon: https://i.ibb.co/WzGDCx6/hosts-by-steven-black.png + github: StevenBlack/hosts + description: | + Open source, community-maintained consolidated and extending hosts files from several well-curated + sources. You can optionally pick extensions to block p0rn, Social Media, gambling, fake news and other categories. + + - name: No Google + url: https://github.com/nickspaargaren/no-google + icon: https://i.ibb.co/878BLq2/GAFAMSPLATTEXTNOGgit.png + github: nickspaargaren/no-google + description: | + Totally block all direct and indirect content from Google, Amazon, Facebook, Apple and Microsoft (or just some). + + - name: EasyList + url: https://easylist.to + github: easylist/easylist + description: | + Comprehensive list of domains for blocking tracking, social scripts, bad cookies and annoying stuff. + + - name: iBlockList + url: https://www.iblocklist.com + icon: https://d3pkfiqitivr8j.cloudfront.net/sitefiles/images/favicon.ico + description: | + Variety of lists (free and paid-for) for blocking content based on certain topics, inducing: spam, abuse, + political, illegal, hijacked, bad peers and more. + + - name: Energized + url: https://github.com/EnergizedProtection/block + github: EnergizedProtection/block + description: | + A variety of well-maintained lists, available in all common formats, with millions of hosts included. + + + ############################# + ###### Router FirmWARE ###### + ############################# - name: Router Firmware + intro: | + Installing a custom firmware on your Wi-Fi router gives you greater + control over security, privacy and performance services: + - name: OpenWRT + url: https://openwrt.org + icon: https://openwrt.org/_media/favicon.ico + github: openwrt/openwrt + description: | + Plenty of scope for customization and a ton of supported addons. Stateful firewall, NAT, and dynamically-configured + port forwarding protocols (UPnP, NAT-PMP + upnpd, etc), Load balancing, IP tunneling, IPv4 & IPv6 support. + + - name: DD-WRT + url: https://dd-wrt.com + icon: https://dd-wrt.com/favicon.ico + github: mirror/dd-wrt + description: | + Easy and powerful user interface. Great access control, bandwidth monitoring and quality of service. + IPTables is built-in for firewall, and there's great VPN support as well as additional plug-and-play + and wake-on-lan features. + + notableMentions: + - name: Tomato + url: https://www.polarcloud.com/tomato + - name: Gargoyle + url: https://www.gargoyle-router.com + - name: LibreCMC + url: https://librecmc.org + - name: DebWRT + url: http://www.debwrt.net + wordOfWarning: | + Flashing custom firmware may void your warranty. + If power is interrupted mid-way through a firmware install/ upgrade it + is possible for your device to become bricked. So long as you follow a + guide, and use a well supported system, on a supported router, than it + should be safe + + ############################## + ###### Network Analysis ###### + ############################## - name: Network Analysis + intro: | + Whether you live in a country behind a firewall, or accessing the internet + through a proxy - these tools will help you better understand the extent + of blocking, deep packet inspection and what data is being analysed services: + - name: OONI + url: https://ooni.org + icon: https://ooni.org/images/favicon.png + github: ooni/probe + followWith: Android, iOS, Linux + description: | + Open Observatory of Network Interference - A free tool and global observation network, for detecting censorship, + surveillance and traffic manipulation on the internet. Developed by The Tor Project, and available for Android, + iOS, and Linux. + + - name: Goodbye DPI + url: https://ntc.party/c/community-software/goodbyedpi/8 + icon: https://ntc.party/uploads/default/original/1X/3bdcdffa0d2f06e15ee4c02f4dd2ada9e771e642.png + github: ValdikSS/GoodbyeDPI + followWith: Windows + description: | + Passive Deep Packet Inspection blocker and Active DPI circumvention utility, for Windows. + + - name: DPITunnel + url: https://github.com/zhenyolka/DPITunnel + github: nomoresat/DPITunnel-android + icon: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nomoresat/DPITunnel-android/main/assets/logo.webp + followWith: Android + description: | + An Android app to bypass deep packet inspection. + + - name: Proxy Checker + url: https://ping.eu/proxy/ + icon: https://ping.eu/favicon.ico + followWith: Web + description: | + You can quickly check if a given IP is using a proxy, this can also be done through the command line. + + + ################################# + ###### Intrusion Detection ###### + ################################# + - name: Intrusion Detection + intro: | + An IDS is an application that monitors a network or computer system for + malicious activity or policy violations, and notifies you of any unusual + or unexpected events. If you are running a server, then it's essential to + know about an incident as soon as possible, in order to minimize damage. + services: + - name: Zeek + url: https://zeek.org/ + icon: https://zeek.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/favicon.ico + github: zeek/zeek + followWith: Server/ VM/ Pi + description: | + Zeek (formally Bro) Passively monitors network traffic and looks for suspicious activity. + + - name: OSSEC + url: https://www.ossec.net/ + icon: https://i.ibb.co/23CNVCk/ossec.png + github: ossec/ossec-hids + followWith: Server + description: | + OSSEC is an Open Source host-based intrusion detection system, that performs log analysis, integrity checking, + monitoring, rootkit detection, real-time alerting and active response. + + - name: Kismet + url: https://www.kismetwireless.net + icon: https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/22322275?v=4 + github: kismetwireless/kismet + followWith: Hardware + description: | + An 802.11 layer2 wireless network detector, sniffer, and intrusion detection system. + + - name: Snare + url: https://www.snaresolutions.com/products/snare-central + icon: https://www.snaresolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-Snare-Logo-2022-Icon-Lockup-Original-Color-32x32.png + followWith: Server + openSource: false + description: | + SNARE (System iNtrusion Analysis and Reporting Environment) is a series of log collection agents that facilitate + centralized analysis of audit log data. Logs from the OS are collected and audited. Full remote access, through + a web interface easy to use manually, or by an automated process. + + - name: picosnitch + url: https://elesiuta.github.io/picosnitch + github: elesiuta/picosnitch + followWith: Linux + description: | + picosnitch helps protect your security and privacy by "snitching" on anything that connects to the internet, + letting you know when, how much data was transferred, and to where. It uses BPF to monitor network traffic per + application, and per parent to cover those that just call others. It also hashes every executable, and will + complain if some mischievous program is giving it trouble. + + + ########################### + ###### Cloud Hosting ###### + ########################### - name: Cloud Hosting + intro: | + Whether you are hosting a website and want to keep your users data safe, + or if you are hosting your own file backup, cloud productivity suite or + VP - then choosing a provider that respects your privacy and allows you + to sign up anonymously, and will keep your files and data safe is be + important. services: + - name: Njalla + url: https://njal.la + icon: https://njal.la/favicon.ico + acceptsCrypto: true + description: | + Njalla is a privacy and security-focused domain registrar and VPN hosting provider. They own and manage all their + own servers, which are based in Sweden. They accept crypto, for anonymous payments, and allow you to sign up with + OTR XMPP if you do not want to provide an email address. Both VPS and domain name pricing is reasonable, with + packages starting at $15/ month. + + - name: Private Layer + url: https://www.privatelayer.com + acceptsCrypto: true + description: | + Offers enterprise-grade, high-speed offshore dedicated servers, they own their own data centres, have a solid + privacy policy and accept anonymous payment. + + - name: Servers Guru + url: https://servers.guru + acceptsCrypto: true + description: | + Servers Guru provides affordable and anonymous VPS and cloud servers with dedicated cpu resources. They accept + crypto-currencies (Bitcoin, Monero, Ethereum etc..) and don't require any personal informations. They resell from + reputable providers. + + notableMentions: | + See also: [1984](https://www.1984.is) based in Iceland. + [Shinjiru](http://shinjiru.com?a_aid=5e401db24a3a4), which offers off-shore dedicated servers. + [Orange Website](https://www.orangewebsite.com) specialises in protecting online privacy and free speech, hosted in Iceland. + [RackBone](https://rackbone.ch) (previously DataCell) provides secure and ethical hosting, based in Switzerland. + And [Bahnhof](https://www.bahnhof.net) offers high-security and ethical hosting, with their data centres locates in Sweden. + Finally [Simafri](https://www.simafri.com/anonymous) has a range of packages, that support Tor out of the box + wordOfWarning: | + The country that your data is hosted in, will be subject to local laws and regulations. + It is therefore important to avoid a jurisdiction that is part of the + [5 eyes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_Eyes) (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, US and UK) + and [other international cooperatives](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_Eyes#Other_international_cooperatives) + who have legal right to view your data. + + ############################### + ###### Domain Registrars ###### + ############################### - name: Domain Registrars services: + - name: Njal.la + url: https://njal.la + icon: https://njal.la/favicon.ico + acceptsCrypto: true + description: | + Privacy-aware domain service with anonymous sign-up and accepts cryptocurrency. + + - name: Orange Website + url: https://www.orangewebsite.com/domain-registration.php + securityAudited: true + acceptsCrypto: true + icon: https://orangewebsite.com/fav.ico + description: | + Anonymous domain registration, with low online censorship since they are based outside the + 14-eyes jurisdiction (in Iceland). + + + ######################### + ###### DNS Hosting ###### + ######################### - name: DNS Hosting services: + - name: deSEC + url: https://desec.io + icon: https://desec.io/favicon.svg + openSource: true + github: desec-io/desec-stack + followWith: Web + description: | + Free DNS hosting provider designed with security in mind, and running + on purely open source software. deSEC is backed and funded by SSE. + + + ########################### + ###### Mail Servers ###### + ########################## - name: Mail Servers services: + - name: Mail-in-a-box + url: https://mailinabox.email + github: mail-in-a-box/mailinabox + icon: https://mailinabox.email/static/logo.png + description: | + Easy-to-deploy fully-featured and pre-configured SMTP mail server. It includes everything from + webmail, to spam filtering and backups. + + - name: Docker Mailserver + url: https://docker-mailserver.github.io/docker-mailserver/latest + icon: https://docker-mailserver.github.io/docker-mailserver/latest/assets/logo/favicon-32x32.png + github: tomav/docker-mailserver + followWith: Docker + description: | + A full-stack but simple mailserver (smtp, imap, antispam, antivirus, ssl...) using Docker. Very + complete, with everything you will need, customizable and very easy to deploy with docker. + + wordOfWarning: | + Self-hosting your own mail server is not recommended for everyone, it can + be time consuming to setup and maintain and securing it correctly is critical + - name: Productivity sections: + ########################### + ###### Digital Notes ##### + ########################## - name: Digital Notes services: + + - name: Standard Notes + url: https://standardnotes.com + github: standardnotes/app + followWith: Web, Windows, Mac OS, Linux, Android, iOS + openSource: true + securityAudited: true + icon: https://standardnotes.com/favicon.ico + description: | + S.Notes is a free, open-source, and completely encrypted private notes app. It has a simple UI, + yet packs in a lot of features, thanks to the Extensions Store, allowing for: To-Do lists, Spreadsheets, + Rich Text, Markdown, Math Editor, Code Editor and many more. You can choose between a number of themes + (yay, dark mode!), and it features built-in secure file store, tags/ folders, fast search and more. + Standard Notes is actively developed, and fully open-source. + + - name: Turtle + url: https://turtlapp.com + icon: https://turtlapp.com/images/logo.svg + followWith: Linux, MacOS, Windows, Android (iOS and web in development) + securityAudited: true + github: turtl/desktop + description: | + A secure, collaborative notebook. Self-host it yourself, or use their hosted plan (free edition + or $3/ month for premium). + + - name: Notable + url: https://notable.md + followWith: Windows, MacOS, Linux + github: notable/notable + icon: https://notable.app/favicon.ico + securityAudited: false + description: | + An offline markdown-based note editor for desktop, with a simple, yet feature-rich UI. + All notes are saved individually as .md files, making them easy to manage. + No mobile app, built-in cloud-sync, encryption or web UI. But due to the structure of the files, + it is easy to use your own cloud sync provider, and additional features are provided through extensions. + + - name: Joplin + url: https://joplinapp.org + github: laurent22/joplin + followWith: Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, iOS + icon: https://joplinapp.org/images/favicon.png + securityAudited: true + description: | + Cross-platform desktop and mobile note-taking and todo app. Easy organisation into notebooks and + sections, revision history and a simple UI. Allows for easy import and export of notes to or from + other services. Supports synchronisation with cloud services, implemented with E2EE. + + - name: Logseq + url: https://logseq.com/ + followWith: Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web + icon: https://logseq.com/logo-with-border.5bf84f43.png + securityAudited: false + github: logseq/logseq + description: | + Privacy-first, open-source knowledge base that works on top of local plain-text Markdown and + Org-mode files. + Supports lots of different note modes, including task management, + PDF annotation, flashcards, whiteboards strong markdown support and more. + Includes themes and extensions, backed by a strong community + + - name: Obsidian + url: https://obsidian.md/ + github: obsidianmd/obsidian-releases + followWith: Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web + icon: https://obsidian.md/favicon.svg + openSource: false + securityAudited: true + description: | + A powerful knowledge base that works on top of local plain-text Markdown files. It has a strong + community, and a lot of plugins and themes. Generally privacy-respecting, but no + encryption out of the box, and some of the code is obfuscated or not fully open source + + - name: AFFiNE + url: https://affine.pro + github: toeverything/AFFiNE + followWith: Windows, MacOS, Linux + securityAudited: false + description: | + Privacy first, open-source alternative to Notion, monday.com and Miro. + It is a knowledge management tool that allows you to create, organize and share your knowledge. + + - name: Cryptee + url: https://crypt.ee/ + openSource: false + github: cryptee/web-client + securityAudited: false + followWith: Web, Windows, Mac OS, Linux, Android, iOS + icon: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cryptee/web-client/v3/source/assets/logo-b.svg + description: | + Private & encrypted rich-text documents. Cryptee has encryption and anonymity at its core, + it also has a beautiful and minimalistic UI. You can use Cryptee from the browser, or download + native apps. Comes with many additional features, such as support for photo albums and file storage. + The disadvantage is that only the frontend is open source. Pricing is free for starter plan, $3/ + month for 10GB, additional plans go up-to 2TB. + + notableMentions: | + If you are already tied into Evernote, One Note etc, then [SafeRoom](https://www.getsaferoom.com) + is a utility that encrypts your entire notebook, before it is uploaded to the cloud. + + [Org Mode](https://orgmode.org) is a mode for [GNU Emacs](https://www.gnu.org/software/emacs/) + dedicated to working with the Org markup format. Org can be thought of as + a more featureful Markdown alternative, with support for keeping notes, + maintaining todo lists, planning projects, managing spreadsheets, and + authoring documents -all in plaintext. + + For a simple plain text note taking app, with strong encryption, see + [Protected Text](https://www.protectedtext.com), which works well with the + [Safe Notes](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.protectedtext.android) Android app. + [Laverna](https://laverna.cc/) is a cross-platform secure notes app, + where all entries are formatted with markdown. + + ###################### + ###### Calendar ###### + ###################### - name: Calendar services: + + ########################### + ###### Backup & Sync ###### + ########################### - name: Backup and Sync services: + - name: SeaFile + url: https://www.seafile.com + followWith: Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS, Outlook, CLI + github: haiwen/seafile + icon: https://www.seafile.com/media/img/favicon.png?t=3 + description: | + An open source cloud storage and sync solution. Files are grouped into Libraries, which can be individually encrypted, + shared of synced. Docker image available for easy deployment, and native clients for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iOS. + + - name: Syncthing + url: https://syncthing.net + icon: https://syncthing.net/img/favicons/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png + github: syncthing/syncthing + followWith: Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD, Android + description: | + Continuous file synchronization between 2 or more clients. It is simple, yet powerful, and fully-encrypted and private. + Syncthing can be deployed with Docker, and there are native clients for Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD and Android. + + - name: NextCloud + url: https://nextcloud.com + icon: https://nextcloud.com/c/uploads/2022/03/favicon.png + followWith: Web, Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS + description: | + Feature-rich productivity platform, that can be used to backup and selectively sync encrypted files and folders between + 1 or more clients. A key benefit the wide range of plug-ins in the NextCloud App Store, maintained by the community. + NextCloud was a hard fork off OwnCloud. + + notableMentions: | + Alternatively, consider a headless utility such as [Duplicacy](https://duplicacy.com) + or [Duplicity](http://duplicity.nongnu.org). + Both of offer an encrypted and efficient sync between 2 or more locations, + using the [rsync](https://linux.die.net/man/1/rsync) algorithm. + + [SpiderOak](https://spideroak.com), [Tresorit](https://tresorit.com) and [Resilio](https://www.resilio.com/individuals) + are good enterprise solutions, all with solid encryption baked-in + + [FileRun](https://filerun.com) and [Pydio](https://pydio.com) + are self-hosted file explorers, with cross-platform sync capabilities. + wordOfWarning: | + You should always ensure that any data stored in the cloud is encrypted. + If you are hosting your own server, then take the necessary precautions + to [secure the server](https://med.stanford.edu/irt/security/servers.html). + For hosted solutions - use a strong password, keep your credentials safe and enable 2FA. + + ########################### + ###### Cloud Suites ###### + ########################## - name: Cloud Productivity Suites services: + - name: CryptPad + url: https://cryptpad.org/ + github: xwiki-labs/cryptpad + icon: https://cryptpad.fr/customize/CryptPad_logo.svg + followWith: Web + description: | + A zero knowledge cloud productivity suite. Provides Rich Text, Presentations, Spreadsheets, Kanban, Paint a code + editor and file drive. All notes and user content, are encrypted by default, and can only be accessed with specific + URL. The main disadvantage, is a lack of Android, iOS and desktop apps - CryptPad is entirely web-based. You can use + their web service, or you can host your own instance. Price for hosted: free for 50mb or $5/ month for premium. + + - name: NextCloud + url: https://nextcloud.com + icon: https://nextcloud.com/c/uploads/2022/03/favicon.png + followWith: Web, Windows, Mac OS, Linux, Android, iOS + github: nextcloud/server + description: | + A complete self-hosted productivity platform, with a strong community and growing app store. NextCloud is similar to + (but arguably more complete than) Google Drive, Office 365 and Dropbox. Clear UI and stable native apps across all + platforms, and also supports file sync. Supports encrypted files, but you need to configure this yourself. Fully open + source. + + - name: Disroot + url: https://disroot.org + icon: https://disroot.org/user/themes/disroot/images/favicon.png + followWith: Web + description: | + A platform providing online services based on principles of freedom, privacy, federation and decentralization. It is + an implementation of NextCloud, with strong encryption configured - it is widely used by journalists, activists and + whistle-blowers. It is free to use, but there have been reported reliability issues of the cloud services. + + - name: Sandstorm + url: https://sandstorm.io + icon: https://sandstorm.io/favicon.ico + github: sandstorm-io/sandstorm + followWith: Web + description: | + An open source platform for self-hosting web apps. Once you've set it up, you can install items from the Sandstorm + App Market with -click, similar to NextCloud in terms of flexibility. + + - name: Vikunja + url: https://vikunja.io + icon: https://vikunja.io/favicon.ico + github: go-vikunja/vikunja + followWith: Web, Android Linux + description: | + Vikunja is an open-source to-do application. It is suitable for a wide variety of projects, supporting List, Gantt, + Table and Kanban views to visualize all tasks in different contexts. For collaboration, it has sharing support via + private teams or public links. It can be self-hosted or used as a managed service for a small fee. + + - name: Skiff Pages + url: https://skiff.com/pages + icon: https://skiff.com/favicon.ico + github: skiff-org/skiff-apps + followWith: Web, iOS, Android + description: | + Skiff Pages is an end-to-end encrypted, privacy-first collaborative document, note-taking, and wiki product. Skiff + Pages has a modern, easy-to-use UI and supports rich text documents with embedded content. Skiff also supports end-to-end + encrypted file upload and sharing (Skiff Drive), as well as workspaces for multiple users to collaborate. + + + ########################### + ###### Cloud Storage ###### + ########################### - name: Encrypted Cloud Storage + intro: | + Backing up important files is essential, and keeping an off-site copy is recommended. + But many free providers do not respect your privacy, and are not secure enough for + sensitive documents. + Avoid free mainstream providers, such as Google Drive, cloud, Microsoft Overdrive, Dropbox. + + It is recommended to encrypt files on your client machine, before syncing to the cloud. + [Cryptomator](https://cryptomator.org) is a cross-platform, open source encryption app, designed for just this. + services: + - name: Tresorit + url: https://tresorit.com + description: | + End-to-end encrypted zero knowledge file storage, syncing and sharing provider, based in Switzerland. + The app is cross-platform, user-friendly client and with all expected features. £6.49/month for 500 GB. + + - name: IceDrive + url: https://icedrive.net + description: | + Very affordable encrypted storage provider, with cross-platform apps. Starts as £1.50/month for 150 GB + or £3.33/month for 1 TB. + + - name: Sync.com + url: https://www.sync.com + description: | + Secure file sync, sharing, collaboration and backup for individuals, small businesses and sole practitioners. + Starts at $8/month for 2 TB. + + - name: pCloud + url: https://www.pcloud.com + description: | + Secure and simple to use cloud storage, with cross-platform client apps. £3.99/month for 500 GB. + + - name: Peergos + url: https://peergos.org/ + description: | + A peer-to-peer end-to-end encrypted global filesystem with fine grained access control. Provides a secure + and private space online where you can store, share and view your photos, videos, music and documents. + Also includes a calendar, news feed, task lists, chat and email client. Fully open source and self-hostable + (or use hosted solution, £5/month for 50 GB). + + - name: Internxt + url: https://internxt.com/ + icon: https://internxt.com/favicon.ico + description: | + Store your files in total privacy. Internxt Drive is a zero-knowledge cloud storage service based on best-in-class + privacy and security. Made in Spain. Open-source mobile and desktop apps. 10GB FREE and Paid plans starting from + €0.99/month for 20GB. + + - name: FileN + url: https://filen.io/ + description: | + Zero knowledge end-to-end encrypted affordable cloud storage made in Germany. Open-source mobile and desktop apps. + 10GB FREE with paid plans starting at €0.92/month for 100GB. + + notableMentions: | + An alternative option, is to use a cloud computing provider, and implement + the syncing functionality yourself, and encrypt data locally before + uploading it - this may work out cheaper in some situations. + You could also run a local server that you physically own at a secondary location, + that would mitigate the need to trust a third party cloud provider. + Note that some knowledge in securing networks is required. + + + ######################## + ###### File Drop ###### + ####################### - name: File Drop services: + - name: FilePizza + url: https://file.pizza + github: kern/filepizza + followWith: Web + description: | + Peer-to-peer based file transfer from the browser, using Web Torrent. It's quick and easy to use, and doesn't + require any software to be installed. Can also be self-hosted. + + - name: FileSend + url: https://filesend.standardnotes.org + followWith: Web + description: | + Simple, encrypted file sharing, with a 500mb limit and 5-day retention. Files are secured with client-side AES-256 + encryption and no IP address or device info is logged. Files are permanently deleted after download or after specified + duration. Developed by StandardNotes, and has built-in integration with the SN app. + + - name: OnionShare + url: https://onionshare.org/ + github: micahflee/onionshare + followWith: Windows, Mac OS, Linux + description: | + An open source tool that lets you securely and anonymously share a file of any size, via Tor servers. OnionShare does + require installing, but the benefit is that your files are transferred directly to the recipient, without needing to be + hosted on an interim server. The host needs to remain connected for the duration of the transfer, but once it is complete, + the process will be terminated. + + notableMentions: | + [Instant.io](https://github.com/webtorrent/instant.io), is another peer-to-peer based solution, + using [Web Torrent](https://webtorrent.io). + + For specifically transferring images, [Up1](https://github.com/Upload/Up1) is a good self-hosted option, with client-side encryption. + + Finally [PsiTransfer](https://github.com/psi-4ward/psitransfer) is a feature-rich, self-hosted file drop, using streams. + + + ########################### + ###### Browser Sync ###### + ########################## - name: Browser Sync services: + - name: Floccus + url: https://floccus.org + github: marcelklehr/floccus + description: | + Simple and efficient bookmark syncing using either NextCloud Bookmarks, a WebDAV server (local or remote) + or just a local folder through LoFloccus. Browser extensions available for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. + + - name: XBrowserSync + url: https://www.xbrowsersync.org + github: xbrowsersync/app + description: | + Secure, anonymous and free browser and bookmark syncing. Easy to setup, and no sign up is required, you can + either use a community-run sync server, or host your own with their docker image. Extensions are available for + Chrome, Firefox, and on Android. + + - name: Unmark + url: https://unmark.it + github: cdevroe/unmark + description: | + A web application which acts as a todo app for bookmarks. You can either self-host it, or use their managed + service which has a free and paid-for tier. + + - name: Reminiscence + url: https://github.com/kanishka-linux/reminiscence + github: kanishka-linux/reminiscence + description: | + A self-hosted bookmark and archive manager. Reminiscence is more geared towards archiving useful web pages + either for offline viewing or to preserve a copy. It is a web application, that can be installed with Docker + on either a local or remote server, although it has a comprehensive and well-documented REST API, there is + currently no browser extension. + + - name: Shiori + url: https://github.com/go-shiori/shiori + icon: https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/41993376?s=200&v=4 + github: go-shiori/shiori + description: | + Simple bookmark manager written in Go, intended to be a clone of Pocket, it has both a simple and clean web + interface as well as a CLI. Shiori has easy import/ export, is portable and has webpage archiving features. + + notableMentions: | + [Ymarks](https://ymarks.org) is a C-based self-hosted bookmark synchronization + server and [Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ymarks/gefignhaigoigfjfbjjobmegihhaacfi) extension. + + [syncmarx](https://syncmarx.gregmcleod.com) uses your cloud storage to sync + bookmarks ([Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/syncmarx/llcdegcpeheociggfokjkkgciplhfdgg) + and [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/syncmarx/)). + + [NextCloud Bookmarks](https://apps.nextcloud.com/apps/bookmarks) has several community browser extensions, + inducing [FreedomMarks](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/freedommarks/) (Firefox) and + [OwnCloud Bookmarks](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/owncloud-bookmarks/eomolhpeokmbnincelpkagpapjpeeckc) (Chrome). + + Finally, [Turtl Notes](https://turtlapp.com) has excellent link saving functionality built-in + + [RainDrop](https://raindrop.io) is a fully-featured all-in-1 bookmarking and web-snip suite. + It has a beautiful UI, good data controls and some very handy integrations and features. + Available on desktop, mobile, web and through a browser extension. + The catch is that it is not open source, there is a free and premium plan, but no option for self-hosting. + + ############################## + ###### Conference Calls ###### + ############################# - name: Secure Conference Calls + intro: | + With the [many, many security issues with Zoom](https://www.tomsguide.com/uk/news/zoom-security-privacy-woes), + and other mainstream options, it becomes clear that a better, more private and secure alternative is required. + As with other categories, the "best video calling app" will be different + for each of us, depending on the ratio of performance + features to + security + privacy required in your situation. + services: + - name: Jami + url: https://jami.net + github: savoirfairelinux/jami-project + icon: https://jami.net/assets/images/favicon/favicon-196x196.png?v=565055118b + followWith: Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, Android TV, iOS + description: | + A free and open source, distributed video, calling and screenshare platform with a focus on security. Jami is + completely peer-to-peer, and has full end-to-end encryption with perfect forward secrecy for all communications, + complying with the X.509 standard. Supported natively on Windows, macOS, iOS, GNU/Linux, Android and Android TV. + Video quality is quite good, but very dependent on network speeds, some of the apps are lacking in features. + + - name: Jitsi + url: https://jitsi.org + github: jitsi/jitsi-meet + icon: https://jitsi.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Jitsi-favicon-196-50x50.png + followWith: Web, Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, iOS + description: | + Encrypted, free and open source video calling app, which does not require creating an account/ providing any personal + details. Available as a web app, and native app for Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android and iOS. You can use the public + Jitsi instance, self-host your own, or use a community hosted instance. + + notableMentions: | + [Apache OpenMeetings](https://openmeetings.apache.org) provides self-hosted + video-conferencing, chat rooms, file server and tools for meetings. + + [together.brave.com](https://together.brave.com) is Brave's Jitsi Fork. + + For remote learning, [BigBlueButton](https://bigbluebutton.org) is self-hosted conference call software, + aimed specifically at schools and Universities. + It allows for the host/ teacher to have full control over the session, + and provides high-quality video streaming, multi-user whiteboards, + breakout rooms, and instant chat. - name: Utilities sections: + ############################## + ###### Virtual Machines ###### + ############################## - name: Virtual Machines + intro: | + A virtual machine (VM) is a sandboxed operating system, running within your + current system. Useful for compartmentalisation and safely testing software, + or handling potentially malicious files services: + - name: VirtualBox + url: https://www.virtualbox.org + icon: https://www.virtualbox.org/favicon.ico + openSource: true + description: | + Open source, powerful, feature-rich virtualization product, supporting x86 and AMD64/Intel64 architectures. + Available for Windows, MacOS, Linux and BSD, and free for both personal and enterprise use. VirtualBox is + backed by a strong community, and has been under active development since 2007. + + - name: Xen Project + url: https://xenproject.org + icon: https://gitlab.com/uploads/-/system/group/avatar/1147069/pngegg.png?width=48 + openSource: true + followWith: Servers + description: | + Open source virtual machine monitor intended to serve as a type-1 hyperviser for multiple operating systems + using the same hardware - very useful for servers, as it allows for fully independent virtual Linux machines. + + - name: UTM + url: https://mac.getutm.app + github: utmapp/UTM + icon: https://mac.getutm.app/images/logo.png + followWith: Mac + description: | + Open source, feature rich, powerful type 2 hypervisor for Mac, can emulate x86-64 OSes on Apple Silicon Macs. + There's also an [iOS](https://getutm.app/) version (so you can run Windows on your iPhone!) + + notableMentions: | + [QEMU](https://wiki.qemu.org/Main_Page) is a virtual hardware emulation tool, + meaning it is less appropriate for creating fully independant sandboxes, + but performance is considerable better than that of a traditional virtual machine. + + [VMWare](https://www.vmware.com/) is popular in the enterprise world, + it is not open source, and although there is a free version, a license + is required to access all features. VMWare performs very well when running + on a server, with hundreds of hosts and users. + + For Mac users, [Parallels](https://www.parallels.com/uk/) is a popular + option which performs really well, but again is not open source. + + For Windows users, there's + [Hyper-V](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/virtualization/hyper-v-on-windows/quick-start/enable-hyper-v), + which is a native Windows product, developed by Microsoft. + + ########################## + ###### PGP Managers ###### + ########################## - name: PGP Managers + intro: | + Tools for signing, verifying, encrypting and decrypting text and files using [GnuPG](https://www.gnupg.org) standard + services: + - name: SeaHorse + url: https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/Seahorse + icon: https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/Seahorse?action=AttachFile&do=get&target=seahorse-icon.png + openSource: true + followWith: Linux/ GNOME + description: | + Application for managing encryption keys and passwords, integrated with the GNOME Keyring. + + - name: Kleopatra + url: https://apps.kde.org/kleopatra + icon: https://apps.kde.org/app-icons/org.kde.kleopatra.svg + openSource: true + followWith: Linux/ KDE + description: | + Certificate manager and a universal crypto GUI. It supports managing X.509 and OpenPGP certificates in the GpgSM + keybox and retrieving certificates from LDAP servers. + + - name: GPG4Win + url: https://www.gpg4win.org + icon: https://www.gpg4win.org/favicon.png + github: gpg/gpg4win + followWith: Windows + description: | + Kleopatra ported to Windows. + + - name: GPG Suite + url: https://gpgtools.org + followWith: MacOS + icon: https://gpgtools.org/favicon-152.png + description: | + Successor of MacGPG. Plays nice with MacOS apps, including Finder, Appple Mail, Keychain and Spotlight. + Makes encrypting files, emails, and messages / data very easy. + As well as GUI for generating keys, verifying signatures, etc. + openSource: false + + - name: OpenKeychain + url: https://www.openkeychain.org + securityAudited: true + github: open-keychain/open-keychain + followWith: Android + description: | + Android app for managing keys, and encrypting messages. + Works both stand-alone, and as integrated into other apps, including k9-Mail. + Everything can be done through a simple yet powerful GUI. + Open source, security audited, transparent permissions, and activley maintained. + + - name: PGP Everywhere + url: https://www.pgpeverywhere.com + followWith: iOS + icon: https://www.pgpeverywhere.com/i/favicon/favicon-16x16.png + openSource: false + description: | + iOS app for encrypting/ decrypting text. + Has native keyboard integration, keychain support and app integrations which makes it quick to use in any app. + + + - name: FlowCrypt + url: https://flowcrypt.com + icon: https://flowcrypt.com/img/favicons/apple-touch-icon.png?version=69 + github: FlowCrypt/flowcrypt-browser + followWith: Gmail + description: | + Browser extension for using PGP within Gmail, for Chrome and Firefox. + Mobile version supported on Android and iOS. + + - name: EnigMail + url: https://enigmail.net + followWith: Thunderbird + icon: https://enigmail.net/favicon.ico + openSource: true + description: | + OpenPGP extension for Thunderbird and PostBox, integrates natively within mail app. + + - name: Mailvelope + url: https://www.mailvelope.com + followWith: Email + securityAudited: true + github: mailvelope/mailvelope + description: | + Mailvelope is an addon for email applications, that makes using PGP very easy for beginners. You can use the hosted + version for free, or opt to host your own instance. + Works with Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook, GMX, Posteo, Web.de, FreeNet.de, Mailbox.org and [many others](https://mailvelope.com/en/faq#mailer_list). + + + ############################## + ###### Metadata Removal ###### + ############################## - name: Metadata Removal + intro: | + [Exif](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exif)/ [Metadata](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metadata) + is "data about data", this additional information attached to files can + lead us to + [share significantly more information than we intended](https://gizmodo.com/vice-magazine-just-accidentally-revealed-where-john-mca-5965295) to. + + For example, if you upload an image of a sunset to the internet, but don't remove the metadata, + it [may reveal the location](https://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/12/technology/personaltech/12basics.html?_r=1) (GPS lat + long) + of where it was taken, the device is was taken on, precise camera data, details about modifications and the + picture source + author. Social networks that remove metadata from your photos, often collect and store it, + for their own use. + This could obviously pose a security risk, and that is why it is recommended to strip out this data from a file before sharing. services: + - name: ExifCleaner + url: https://exifcleaner.com + github: szTheory/exifcleaner + icon: https://exifcleaner.com/images/favicon.ico + description: | + Cross-platform, open source, performant EXIF meta data removal tool. This GUI tool makes cleaning media files really + easy, and has great batch process support. Created by @szTheory, and uses ExifTool. + + - name: ExifTool + url: https://exiftool.org + github: exiftool/exiftool + followWith: CLI + description: | + Platform-independent open source Perl library & CLI app, for reading, writing and editing meta data. Built by Phill + Harvey. Very good performance, and supports all common metadata formats. An official GUI application is available + for Windows, implemented by Bogdan Hrastnik. + + - name: ImageOptim + url: https://imageoptim.com/mac + followWith: MacOS + github: ImageOptim/ImageOptim + icon: https://imageoptim.com/icon.png + description: | + Native MacOS app, with drag 'n drop image optimization and meta data removal. + + notableMentions: | + It's possible (but slower) to do this without a third-party tool. + For Windows, right click on a file, and go to: `Properties --> Details --> Remove Properties --> Remove from this File --> Select All --> OK`. + + Alternatively, with [ImageMagic](https://imagemagick.org) installed, just run + `convert -strip path/to/image.png` to remove all metadata. + + If you have [GIMP](https://www.gimp.org) installed, then just go to `File --> Export As --> Export --> Advanced Options --> Uncheck the "Save EXIF data" option`. + + Often you need to perform meta data removal programmatically, as part of a script or automation process. + - GoLang: [go-exif](https://github.com/dsoprea/go-exif) by @dsoprea + - JS: [exifr](https://github.com/MikeKovarik/exifr) by @MikeKovarik + - Python: [Piexif](https://github.com/hMatoba/Piexif) by @hMatoba + - Ruby: [Exif](https://github.com/tonytonyjan/exif) by @tonytonyjan + - PHP: [Pel](https://github.com/pel/pel) by @mgeisler + + ########################## + ###### Data Erasers ###### + ########################## - name: Data Erasers + intro: | + Simply deleting data, does + [not remove it](https://uk.norton.com/internetsecurity-privacy-is-my-personal-data-really-gone-when-its-deleted-from-a-device.html) + from the disk, and recovering deleted files is a + [simple task](https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-recover-deleted-files-2622870). + + Therefore, to protect your privacy, you should erase/ overwrite data from + the disk, before you destroy, sell or give away a hard drive. services: + - name: Eraser + url: https://eraser.heidi.ie + followWith: Windows + icon: https://eraser.heidi.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/favicon.ico + github: gtrant/eraser + description: | + Allows you to completely remove sensitive data from your hard drive by overwriting it several times with carefully + selected patterns. + + - name: Hard Disk Scrubber + url: http://www.summitcn.com/hdscrub.html + followWith: Windows + description: | + Easy to use, but with some advanced features, including custom wipe patterns. Data Sanitation Methods: AFSSI-5020, + DoD 5220.22-M, and Random Data. + + - name: SDelete + url: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/sdelete + followWith: Windows + icon: https://learn.microsoft.com/favicon.ico + description: | + Microsoft Secure Delete is a CLI utility, uses DoD 5220.22-M. + + - name: OW Shredder + url: https://schiffer.tech/ow-shredder.html + icon: https://schiffer.tech/img/logos/ow.jpg + followWith: Windows + description: | + File, folder and drive portable eraser for Windows. Bundled with other tools to scan, analyze, and wipe, and other + traces that were left behind. Includes context menu item, recycle bin integration. + + - name: DBAN + url: https://dban.org + followWith: bootable + openSource: false + description: | + Darik's Boot and Nuke ("DBAN") is a self-contained boot disk that securely wipes the hard disks of most computers. + DBAN will automatically and completely delete the contents of any hard disk that it can detect, which makes it an + appropriate utility for bulk or emergency data destruction. DBAN is the free edition of Blanco, which is an enterprise + tool designed for legal compliance. + + - name: nwipe + url: https://github.com/martijnvanbrummelen/nwipe + github: martijnvanbrummelen/nwipe + followWith: Cross-platform + description: | + C-based secure light-weight disk eraser, operated through the easy-to-use CLI or a GUI interface. + + - name: shred + url: https://www.gnu.org/software/coreutils/manual/html_node/shred-invocation.html + followWith: Unix + openSource: true + icon: https://www.gnu.org/favicon.ico + description: | + A CLI utility that can be used to securely delete files and devices, to make them extremely difficult to recover. + + - name: Secure Remove + url: https://www.systutorials.com/docs/linux/man/1-srm/ + followWith: Unix + openSource: true + description: | + CLI utility for securely removing files, directories and whole disks, works on Linux, BSD and MacOS. + + - name: Mr. Phone + url: https://drfone.wondershare.com + openSource: false + followWith: Android/ iOS + icon: https://drfone.wondershare.com/favicon.ico + description: | + Proprietary, closed-source suite of forensic data tools for mobile. The data eraser allows for both Android and iOS to + be fully wiped, through connecting them to a PC. + + notableMentions: | + There's no need to use a third-party tool. You can boot into a UNIX-based + system, mount the disk you need to erase, and use a command to write it + with arbitrary data. For best results, this process should be repeated + several times. This is a good way to wipe a disk, before selling or + destroying it, to protect your data. + + Such as the [`dd`](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dd_%28Unix%29) command, + is a tool to convert and copy files, but running + `sudo dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/sdX bs=1M` will quickly overwrite the whole disk with zeros. + Or [badblocks](https://linux.die.net/man/8/badblocks) which is intended to search for all bad blocks, + but can also be used to write zeros to a disk, + by running `sudo badblocks -wsv /dev/sdd`. + + An effective method of erasing an SSD, it to use [hdparm](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hdparm) + to issue a [secure erase](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parallel_ATA#HDD_passwords_and_security) + command, to your target storage device, + for this, see step-by-step instructions via: [wiki.kernel.org](https://ata.wiki.kernel.org/index.php/ATA_Secure_Erase). + + Finally, [srm](https://www.systutorials.com/docs/linux/man/1-srm/) can be + use to securely remove files or directories, just run `srm -zsv /path/to/file` + for a single pass over. + - name: Operating Systems sections: + ######################## + ###### Mobile OS ###### + ######################## - name: Mobile Operating Systems + intro: | + If you are an Android user, your device has Google built-in at its core. + [Google tracks you](https://digitalcontentnext.org/blog/2018/08/21/google-data-collection-research/), + collecting a wealth of information, and logging your every move. + + A [custom ROM](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_custom_Android_distributions), + is an open source, usually Google-free mobile OS that can be flashed to your device. services: + - name: GrapheneOS + url: https://grapheneos.org/ + github: GrapheneOS/hardened_malloc + icon: https://grapheneos.org/apple-touch-icon.png + description: | + GrapheneOS is an open source privacy and security focused mobile OS with Android app compatibility. Developed by Daniel Micay. + GrapheneOS is a young project, and currently only supports Pixel devices, partially due to their strong hardware security. + + - name: CalyxOS + url: https://calyxos.org + icon: https://calyxos.org/assets/images/favicon/apple-touch-icon.png + github: CalyxOS/calyxos + description: | + CalyxOS is an free and open source Android mobile operating system that puts privacy and security into the hands of everyday users. + Plus, proactive security recommendations and automatic updates take the guesswork out of keeping your personal data personal. Also currently + only supports Pixel devices and Xiaomi Mi A2 with Fairphone 4, OnePlus 8T, OnePlus 9 test builds available. Developed by the Calyx Foundation. + + - name: DivestOS + url: https://divestos.org + icon: https://divestos.org/images/favicon.png + github: Divested-Mobile/DivestOS-Build + description: | + DivestOS is a vastly diverged unofficial more secure and private soft fork of LineageOS. DivestOS primary goal is prolonging the life-span of + discontinued devices, enhancing user privacy, and providing a modest increase of security where/when possible. Project is developed and maintained + solely by Tad (SkewedZeppelin) since 2014. + + - name: LineageOS + url: https://www.lineageos.org + icon: https://www.lineageos.org/images/logo.png + github: LineageOS/android + description: | + A free and open-source operating system for various devices, based on the Android mobile platform - Lineage is light-weight, well maintained, + supports a wide range of devices, and comes bundled with Privacy Guard. + + notableMentions: | + [Replicant OS](https://www.replicant.us/) is a fully-featured distro, + with an emphasis on freedom, privacy and security. + + [OmniRom](https://www.omnirom.org/), + [Resurrection Remix OS](https://resurrectionremix.com/) + and [Paranoid Android](http://paranoidandroid.co/) are also popular options. + + Alternatively, [Ubuntu Touch](https://ubports.com/) is a Linux (Ubuntu)- based OS. + It is secure by design and runs on almost any device, - but it does fall short when it comes to the app store. + + To install apps on the Play Store without using the Play Store app see + [Aurora Store](https://gitlab.com/AuroraOSS/AuroraStore). + For Google Play Service see [MicroG](https://microg.org/) + + wordOfWarning: | + It is not recommended to root, or flash your device with a custom ROM if you are not an advanced user. + There are risks involved + - Although the above ROMs omit Google, they do open up other security issues: Without DM-verity on the system partition, the file system *could* be tampered with, and no verified boot stack, the kernel/initramfs also *could* be edited. You should understand the risks, before proceeding to flash a custom ROM to your device + - You will need to rely on updates from the community, which could be slower to be released - this may be an issue for a time-urgent, security-critical patch + - It is also possible to brick your device, through interrupted install or bad software + - Finally, rooting and flashing your device, will void your warranty + + ######################## + ###### Desktop OS ###### + ######################## - name: Desktop Operating Systems + intro: | + Windows and MacOS have many features that violate your privacy. + Microsoft and Apple are able to collect all your data (including, but not + limited to: keystrokes, searches and mic input, calendar data, music, + photos, credit card information and purchases, identity, passwords, contacts, + conversations and location data). Microsoft Windows is also more susceptible + to malware and viruses, than alternative systems. + + Switching to Linux is a great choice in terms of security and privacy - + you don't need necessarily need to use a security distro, any well-maintained + stable distro is going to be considerably better than a proprietary OS services: - - name: Linux Defences + - name: Qubes OS + url: https://www.qubes-os.org/ + followWith: containerized apps + description: | + Open-source security-oriented operating system for single-user desktop computing. It uses virtualisation, + to run each application in its own compartment to avoid data being leaked. It features Split GPG, U2F Proxy, + and Whonix integration. Qubes makes is easy to create disposable VMs which are spawned quickly and destroyed + when closed. Qubes is recommended by Edward Snowden. + + - name: Whonix + url: https://www.whonix.org/ + followWith: VM + description: | + Whonix is an anonymous operating system, which can run in a VM, inside your current OS. It is the best way to + use Tor, and provides very strong protection for your IP address. It comes bundled with other features too: + Keystroke Anonymization, Time Attack Defences, Stream Isolation, Kernel Self Protection Settings and an Advanced + Firewall. Open source, well audited, and with a strong community - Whonix is based on Debian, KickSecure and Tor. + + - name: Tails + url: https://tails.boum.org/ + followWith: live + description: | + Tails is a live operating system (so you boot into it from a USB, instead of installing). It preserves your + privacy and anonymity through having no persistent memory/ leaving no trace on the computer. Tails has Tor + built-in system-wide, and uses state-of-the-art cryptographic tools to encrypt your files, emails and instant + messaging. Open source, and built on top of Debian. Tails is simple to stop, configure and use. + + - name: Parrot + url: https://parrotlinux.org/ + followWith: security + description: | + Parrot Linux, is a full Debian-based operating system, that is geared towards security, privacy and development. + It is fully-featured yet light-weight, very open. There are 3 editions: General Purpose, Security and Forensic. + The Secure distribution includes its own sandbox system obtained with the combination of Firejail and AppArmor + with custom security profiles. While the Forensics Edition is bundled with a comprehensive suite of security/ + pen-testing tools, similar to Kali and Black Arch. + + - name: Discreete Linux + url: https://www.privacy-cd.org/ + followWith: offline + description: | + Aimed at journalists, activists and whistle-blowers, Discreete Linux is similar to Tails, in that it is booted + live from external media, and leaves no/ minimal trace on the system. The aim of the project, was to provide + all required cryptographic tools offline, to protect against Trojan-based surveillance. + + - name: Alpine Linux + url: https://www.alpinelinux.org/ + followWith: Docker + description: | + Alpine is a security-oriented, lightweight distro based on musl libc and busybox. It compiles all user-space + binaries as position-independent executables with stack-smashing protection. Install and setup may be quite + complex for some new users. + + notableMentions: | + [Septor](https://septor.sourceforge.io/) is a Debian-based distro with the + KDE Plasma desktop environment, and Tor baked-in. Designed for surfing the + web anonymously, and completing other internet-based activities (with + Thunderbird, Ricochet IM, HexChat, QuiteRSS, OnionShare). + Septor is light-weight, but comes bundled with all the essential privacy + + security utilities (including: Gufw, Ark, Sweeper, KGpg, Kleopatra, + KWallet, VeraCrypt, Metadata Anonymisation Toolkit and more). + + [Subgraph OS](https://subgraph.com) is designed to be an *adversary resistant + computing platform*, it includes strong system-wide attack mitigations, + and all key applications run in sandbox environments. Subgraph is still + in beta (at the time of writing), but still is well tested, and has some + nice anonymization features + + For defensive security, see [Kali](https://www.kali.org) and [BlackArch](https://blackarch.org), + both are bundled with hundreds of security tools, ready for pretty much any job + (not reccomended as a daily driver!) + + Other security-focused distros include: [TENS OS](https://www.tens.af.mil/), + [Fedora CoreOS](https://getfedora.org/coreos?stream=stable), + [Kodachi](https://www.digi77.com/linux-kodachi/) and [IprediaOS](https://www.ipredia.org) + (Avoid systems that are not being actively maintained) + + furtherInfo: | + + #### General Purpose Linux Distros + If you do not want to use a specalist security-based distro, or you are + new to Unix - then just switching to any well-maintained Linux distro, + is going to be significantly more secure and private than Windows or Mac OS. + Since it is open source, major distros are constantly being audited by + members of the community. Linux does not give users admin rights by default - + this makes is much less likely that your system could become infected with malware. + And of course, there is no proprietary Microsoft or Apple software constantly + monitoring everything you do. + + Some good distros to consider would be: **[Fedora](https://getfedora.org/)**, + **[Debian](https://www.debian.org/)**, or **[Arch](https://www.archlinux.org/)**- + all of which have a large community behind them. **[Manjaro](https://manjaro.org/)** + (based of Arch) is a good option, with a simple install process, used by new comers, + and expers alike. + **[POP_OS](https://pop.system76.com/)** and **[PureOS](https://www.pureos.net/)** + are reasonably new general purpose Linux, with a strong focus on privacy, but also + very user-friendly with an intuitive interfac and install process. + See [Detailed Comparison](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_Linux_distributions). + + #### BSD + BSD systems arguably have far superior network stacks. + **[OpenBSD](https://www.openbsd.org)** is designed for maximum security — + not just with its features, but with its implementation practices. + It's a commonly used OS by banks and critical systems. + **[FreeBSD](https://www.freebsd.org)** is more popular, and aims for high + performance and ease of use. + + #### Windows + Two alternative options for Windows users are Windows 10 AME (ameliorated) + project and the LTSC stream. + - **[Windows 10 AME](https://ameliorated.info/)** AME project aims at delivering + a stable, non-intrusive yet fully functional build of Windows 10 to anyone, + who requires the Windows operating system natively. Core applications, such + as the included Edge web-browser, Windows Media Player, Cortana, as well as + any appx applications (appx apps will no longer work), have also been successfully + eliminated. The total size of removed files is about 2 GB. Comes as a pre-built + ISO or option to build from scratch with de-bloat scripts. Strong, supportive + community on Telegram. + - **[Windows 10 LTSC](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/whats-new/ltsc/)** + LTSC provides several security benefits over a standard Win 10 Installation. + LTSC or Long Term Servicing Channel is a lightweight, low-cost Windows 10 + version, that is intended for specialized systems, and receives less regular + feature updates. What makes it appealing, is that it doesn't come with any + bloatware or non-essential applications, and needs to be configured from the + ground up by the user. This gives you much better control over what is running + on your system, ultimately improving security and privacy. It also includes + several enterprise-grade + [security features](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/whats-new/ltsc/whats-new-windows-10-2019#security), + which are not available in a standard Windows 10 instance. It does require + some technical knowledge to get started with, but once setup should perform + just as any other Windows 10 system. Note that you should only download the + LTSC ISO from the Microsoft's + [official page](https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/evalcenter/evaluate-windows-10-enterprise) + + + #### Improve the Security and Privacy of your current OS + After installing your new operating system, or if you have chosen to stick + with your current OS, there are a couple of things you can do to improve security. + See: [Windows 10 security guide](https://heimdalsecurity.com/en/windows-10-security-guide/privacy), + [Mac OS security guide](https://spreadprivacy.com/mac-privacy-tips/) or + [Linux security guide](https://spreadprivacy.com/linux-privacy-tips/). + + ############################ + ###### Linux Defenses ###### + ############################ + - name: Linux Defenses services: + - name: Firejail + url: https://github.com/netblue30/firejail + github: netblue30/firejail + description: | + Firejail is a SUID sandbox program that reduces the risk of security breaches by restricting the running environment + of untrusted applications using Linux namespaces and seccomp-bpf. Written in C, virtually no dependencies, runs on any + modern Linux system, with no daemon running in the background, no complicated configuration, and it's super lightweight + and super secure, since all actions are implemented by the kernel. It includes security profiles for over 800 common + Linux applications. FireJail is recommended for running any app that may potential pose some kind of risk, such as + torrenting through Transmission, browsing the web, opening downloaded attachments. + + - name: Gufw + url: http://gufw.org + followWith: Linux + description: | + Open source GUI firewall for Linux, allowing you to block internet access for certain applications. Supports both simple + and advanced mode, GUI and CLI options, very easy to use, lightweight/ low-overhead, under active maintenance and backed + by a strong community. Installable through most package managers, or compile from source. + + - name: ClamTk + url: https://gitlab.com/dave_m/clamtk/-/wikis/home + github: dave_m/clamtk + description: | + ClamTk is basically a graphical front-end for ClamAV, making it an easy to use, light-weight, on-demand virus scanner + for Linux systems. + + - name: chkrootkit + url: http://www.chkrootkit.org + description: | + Locally checks for signs of a rootkit. + + - name: Snort + url: https://www.snort.org + description: | + Open source intrusion prevention system capable of real-time traffic analysis and packet logging. + + - name: BleachBit + url: https://www.bleachbit.org + description: | + Clears cache and deletes temporary files very effectively. This frees up disk space, improves performance, but most + importantly helps to protect privacy. + + notableMentions: | + [SecTools.org](https://sectools.org) is a directory or popular Unix security tools. + + ############################## + ###### Windows Defenses ###### + ############################## - name: Windows Defences services: + - name: Windows Spy Blocker + url: https://github.com/crazy-max/WindowsSpyBlocker + github: crazy-max/WindowsSpyBlocker + description: | + Capture and interprets network traffic based on a set of rules, and depending on the interactions certain assignments are blocked. + Open source, written in Go and delivered as a single executable. + + - name: HardenTools + url: https://github.com/securitywithoutborders/hardentools + github: securitywithoutborders/hardentools + description: | + A utility that disables a number of risky Windows features. These "features" are exposed by the OS and primary consumer applications, + and very commonly abused by attackers, to execute malicious code on a victim's computer. So this tool just reduces the attack surface by disabling the low-hanging fruit. + + - name: ShutUp10 + url: https://www.oo-software.com/en/shutup10 + description: | + A portable app that lets you disable core Windows features (such as Cortana, Edge) and control which data is passed to Microsoft. + (Note: Free, but not open source). + + - name: WPD + url: https://wpd.app/ + description: | + Portable app with a GUI, that makes it really easy to safely block key telemetry features, from sending data to Microsoft and other third parties + (It uses the Windows API to interact with key features of Local Group Police, Services, Tasks Scheduler, etc). + + - name: GhostPress + url: https://schiffer.tech/ghostpress.html + description: | + Anti low-level keylogger: Provides full system-wide key press protection, and target window screenshot protection. + + - name: KeyScrambler + url: https://www.qfxsoftware.com + description: | + Provides protection against software keyloggers. Encrypts keypresses at driver level, and decrypts at application level, to protect against common keyloggers. + + - name: SafeKeys V3.0 + url: http://www.aplin.com.au + description: | + Portable virtual keyboard. Useful for protecting from keyloggers when using a public computer, as it can run of a USB with no administrative permissions. + + - name: RKill + url: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/rkill/ + description: | + Useful utility, that attempts to terminate known malware processes, so that your normal security software can then run and clean your computer of infections. + + - name: IIS Crypto + url: https://www.nartac.com/Products/IISCrypto + description: | + A utility for configuring encryption protocols, cyphers, hashing methods, and key exchanges for Windows components. Useful for sysadmins on Windows Server. + + - name: NetLimiter + url: https://www.netlimiter.com + description: | + Internet traffic control and monitoring tool. + + - name: Sticky-Keys-Slayer + url: https://github.com/linuz/Sticky-Keys-Slayer + github: linuz/Sticky-Keys-Slayer + description: | + Scans for accessibility tools backdoors via RDP. + + - name: SigCheck + url: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/sigcheck + description: | + A CLI utility that shows file version number, timestamp information, and digital signature details. + + - name: BleachBit + url: https://www.bleachbit.org + description: | + Clears cache and deletes temporary files very effectively. This frees up disk space, improves performance, but most importantly helps to protect privacy. + + - name: Windows Secure Baseline + url: https://github.com/nsacyber/Windows-Secure-Host-Baseline + github: nsacyber/Windows-Secure-Host-Baseline + description: | + Group Policy objects, compliance checks, and configuration tools that provide an automated and flexible approach for securely deploying and maintaining the latest releases of Windows 10. + + - name: USBFix + url: https://www.usb-antivirus.com/ + description: | + Detects infected USB removable devices. + + - name: GMER + url: http://www.gmer.net + description: | + Rootkit detection and removal utility. + + - name: ScreenWings + url: https://schiffer.tech/screenwings.html + description: | + Blocks malicious background applications from taking screenshots. + + - name: CamWings + url: https://schiffer.tech/camwings.html + description: | + Blocks unauthorized webcam access. + + - name: SpyDish + url: https://github.com/mirinsoft/spydish + github: mirinsoft/spydish + description: | + Open source GUI app built upon PowerShell, allowing you to perform a quick and easy privacy check, on Windows 10 systems. + + - name: SharpApp + url: https://github.com/mirinsoft/sharpapp + github: mirinsoft/sharpapp + description: | + Open source GUI app built upon PowerShell, for disabling telemetry functions in Windows 10, uninstalling preinstalled apps, installing software packages and automating Windows tasks with integrated PowerShell scripting. + + - name: Debotnet + url: https://github.com/Mirinsoft/Debotnet + github: Mirinsoft/Debotnet + description: | + Light-weight, portable app for controlling the many privacy-related settings within Windows 10- with the aim of helping to keep private data, private. + + - name: PrivaZer + url: https://privazer.com/ + description: | + Good alternative to CCleaner, for deleting unnecessary data - logs, cache, history, etc. + + wordOfWarning: | + (The above software was last tested on 01/05/20). + Many of the above tools are not necessary or suitable for beginners, + and can cause your system to break - only use software that you need, + according to your threat model. Take care to only download from an + official/ legitimate source, verify the executable before proceeding, + and check reviews/ forums. + Create a system restore point, before making any significant changes to + your OS (such as disabling core features). + + From a security and privacy perspective, Linux may be a better option. + + notableMentions: | + See also these lists: + - [github.com/Awesome-Windows/Awesome#security](https://github.com/Awesome-Windows/Awesome#security) + - [github.com/PaulSec/awesome-windows-domain-hardening](https://github.com/PaulSec/awesome-windows-domain-hardening) + - [github.com/meitar/awesome-cybersecurity-blueteam#windows-based-defenses](https://github.com/meitar/awesome-cybersecurity-blueteam#windows-based-defenses) + + ############################ + ###### MacOS Defenses ###### + ############################ - name: Mac OS Defences services: + - name: LuLu + url: https://objective-see.com/products/lulu.html + icon: https://objective-see.org/images/logoApple.ico + github: objective-see/LuLu + description: | + Free, open source macOS firewall. It aims to block unknown outgoing connections, unless explicitly approved by the user. + + - name: Stronghold + url: https://github.com/alichtman/stronghold + icon: https://i.ibb.co/jVmsrYp/stronghold.png + github: alichtman/stronghold + description: | + Easily configure macOS security settings from the terminal. + + - name: Fortress + url: https://github.com/essandess/macOS-Fortress + followWith: Mac OS + github: essandess/macOS-Fortress + description: | + Kernel-level, OS-level, and client-level security for macOS. With a Firewall, Blackhole, and Privatizing Proxy for Trackers, Attackers, Malware, Adware, and Spammers; with On-Demand and On-Access Anti-Virus Scanning. + + + ########################## + ###### Anti-Malware ###### + ########################## - name: Anti-Malware + intro: | + Cross-platform, open source malware detection and virus prevention tools + services: + - name: ClamAV + url: https://www.clamav.net + icon: https://www.clamav.net/assets/clamav-trademark.png + description: | + An open source cross-platform antivirus engine for detecting viruses, malware & other malicious threats. It is versatile, performant and very effective. + + - name: VirusTotal + url: https://www.virustotal.com + icon: https://www.virustotal.com/gui/images/manifest/icon-192x192.png + description: | + Web-based malware scanner, that inspects files and URLs with over 70 antivirus scanners, URL/domain services, and other tools to extract signals and determine the legitimacy. + + notableMentions: | + For 1-off malware scans on Windows, [MalwareBytes](https://www.malwarebytes.com) + is portable and very effective, but [not open source](https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/5495-open-source) + wordOfWarning: | + For Microsoft Windows, Windows Defender provides totally adequate virus + protection in most cases. These tools are intended for single-use in + detecting/ removing threats on an infected machine, and are not recommended + to be left running in the background, use portable editions where available. + + Many anti virus products have a history of introducing vulnerabilities themselves, + and several of them seriously degrade the performance of your computer, as well as + decrease your privacy. Never use a free anti-virus, and never trust the companies + that offer free solutions, even if you pay for the premium package. + This includes (but not limited to) Avast, AVG, McAfee and Kasperky. + For AV to be effective, it needs intermate access to all areas of your PC, + so it is important to go with a trusted vendor, and monitor its activity closely. + - name: Development sections: - name: Code Hosting services: + - name: SourceHut + url: https://sourcehut.org + icon: https://sr.ht/static/logo.svg + description: | + Git and mercurial code hosting, task management, mailing lists, wiki hosting and Alpine-based build pipelines. Can be self-hosted, or used through the managed instance at sr.ht. + + - name: Codeberg + url: https://codeberg.org + icon: https://codeberg.org/assets/img/favicon.svg + description: | + A fully-managed instance of Forgejo. + + - name: GitLab + url: https://gitlab.com + description: | + Fully-featured git, CI and project management platform. Managed instance available, but can also be self-hosted. + + - name: Gitea + url: https://gitea.io/ + description: | + Lightweight self-hosted git platform, written in Go. + + - name: Gogs + url: https://gogs.io/ + description: | + Lightweight self-hosted git platform, written in Go. + - name: IDEs services: - name: Terminal Emulators @@ -1400,39 +3923,571 @@ categories: - name: Smart Home & IoT sections: - - name: Home Automation - services: - name: Voice Assistants + intro: | + Google Assistant, Alexa and Siri don't have the best + [reputation](https://srlabs.de/bites/smart-spies) when it comes to protecting + consumers privacy, there have been + [many recent breaches](https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/21/20924886/alexa-google-home-security-vulnerability-srlabs-phishing-eavesdropping). + + For that reason it is recommended not to have these devices in your house. + The following are open source AI voice assistants, that aim to provide a + human voice interface while also protecting your privacy and security + services: + - name: Mycroft + description: | + An open source privacy-respecting AI platform, compatible with a wide range of + devices including Raspberry Pi, desktop computers, or dedicated Mycroft hardware. + Actively developed, with extensive documentation and a broad skill set. Facilitates + easy development of new skills. + url: https://mycroft-ai.gitbook.io/mark-ii + github: MycroftAI/mycroft-core + icon: https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/14171097?s=200&v=4 + + - name: Kalliope + description: | + A modular, always-on, voice-controlled personal assistant geared towards home automation. + Optimized for Raspberry Pi, Debian, or Ubuntu. Skills are easily programmable in YAML, + though the library of pre-built add-ons is not as extensive. + url: https://kalliope-project.github.io + github: kalliope-project/kalliope + + notableMentions: | + If you choose to continue using Google Home/ Alexa, then check out + **[Project Alias](https://github.com/bjoernkarmann/project_alias)**. + It's a small app that runs on a Pi, and gives you more control over your smart assistants, for both customisation and privacy. + + For a desktop-based assistant, see + [Dragonfire](https://github.com/DragonComputer/Dragonfire) for Ubuntu, + and [Jarvis](https://github.com/sukeesh/Jarvis) for MacOS. + + [LinTO](https://linto.ai), [Jovo](https://www.jovo.tech) and [Snips](https://snips.ai) + are private-by-design voice assistant frameworks that can be built on by developers, + or used by enterprises. + + [Jasper](https://jasperproject.github.io), + [Stephanie](https://github.com/SlapBot/stephanie-va) and + [Hey Athena](https://github.com/rcbyron/hey-athena-client) are Python-based voice assistant, but neither is under active development anymore. + See also [OpenAssistant](https://openassistant.org). + wordOfWarning: | + If you are building your own assistant, you may want to consider a hardware-switch + for disabling the microphone. Keep tabs on issues and check the code, to ensure + you are happy with how it works, from a privacy perspective. + + - name: Smart Home services: - name: Finance sections: - name: Cryptocurrencies services: + - name: Monero + url: https://www.getmonero.org + github: monero-project/monero + description: | + One of the most private cryptocurrencies, since no meta data is available (not even the transaction amount). It uses complex on-chain cryptographic methods such as Ring signatures, RingCT, Kovri, and Stealth addresses all of which help protect the privacy of users. + + - name: ZCash + url: https://z.cash + github: zcash/zcash + description: | + Uses zero-knowledge proofs to protect privacy cryptographic technique, that allows two users to transact without ever revealing their true identity or address. The Zcash blockchain uses two types of addresses and transactions, Z transactions and addresses are private and T transactions and addresses are transparent like Bitcoin. + furtherInfo: | + It is still possible to use currencies that have a public ledger 'privately', + but you will need to take great care not to cause any transactions to be + linked with your identity or activity. For example, avoid exchanges that + require KYC, and consider using a service such as + [Local Bitcoins](https://localbitcoins.net). + If you use a [Bitcoin ATM](https://coinatmradar.com), then take care to not + be physically tracked (CCTV, phone location, card payments etc) + + notableMentions: | + Other privacy-focused cryptocurrencies include: + [PIVX](https://pivx.org), + [Verge](https://vergecurrency.com), and [Piratechain](https://pirate.black/). + wordOfWarning: | + Not all cryptocurrencies are anonymous, and without using a privacy-focused coin, + a record of your transaction will live on a publicly available distributed ledger, forever. + If you send of receive multiple payments, ensure you switch up addresses or use a mixer, + to make it harder for anyone trying to trace your transactions. + Cryptocurrencies that allow private and public transactions may reveal meta + data about your transactions and balances when funds are moving from + private to public addresses which can compromise your privacy with methods + similar to a knapsack problem. + + Always store private keys somewhere safe, but offline + + Note: Cryptocurrency prices can go down. Storing any wealth in crypto may result in losses. + If you are new to digital currencies - do your research first, don't invest more than you can afford to loose, + and be very weary crypto-related scams are very common. as is and cryptocurrency-related malware. + + **This is NOT financial advice** + + - name: Crypto Wallets services: + - name: Wasabi Wallet + url: https://www.wasabiwallet.io + icon: https://wasabiwallet.io/img/favicon.ico + description: | + An open source, native desktop wallet for Windows, Linux, and MacOS. Wasabi implements trustless CoinJoins over the Tor network. Neither an observer nor the participants can determine which output belongs to which input. This makes it difficult for outside parties to trace where a particular coin originated from and where it was sent to, which greatly improves privacy. Since it's trustless, the CoinJoin coordinator cannot breach the privacy of the participants. Wasabi is compatible with cold storage and hardware wallets, including OpenCard and Trezor. + followWith: Bitcoin + github: zkSNACKs/WalletWasabi + + - name: Trezor + url: https://trezor.io + icon: https://trezor.io/favicon/apple-touch-icon.png + github: trezor/trezor-firmware + description: | + Open source, cross-platform, offline, crypto wallet, compatible with 1000+ coins. Your private key is generated on the device, and never leaves it, all transactions are signed by the Trezor, which ensures your wallet is safe from theft. There are native apps for Windows, Linux, MacOS, Android, and iOS, but Trezor is also compatible with other wallets, such as Wasabi. You can back the Trezor up, either by writing down the seed, or by duplicating it to another device. It is simple and intuitive to use, but also incredibly customizable with a large range of advanced features. + followWith: All Coins + + - name: ColdCard + url: https://coldcardwallet.com/ + description: | + An easy-to-use, super secure Bitcoin hardware wallet, which can be used independently as an air-gapped wallet. ColdCard is based on partially signed Bitcoin transactions following the BIP174 standard. Built specifically for Bitcoin, and with a variety of unique security features, ColdCard is secure, trustless, private, and easy-to-use. Companion products for the ColdCard include: BlockClock, SeedPlate, and ColdPower. + followWith: Bitcoin + github: Coldcard/firmware + + - name: Electrum + url: https://electrum.org/ + description: | + Long-standing Python-based Bitcoin wallet with good security features. Private keys are encrypted and do not touch the internet and balance is checked with a watch-only wallet. Compatible with other wallets, so there is no tie-in, and funds can be recovered with your secret seed. It supports proof-checking to verify transactions using SPV, multi-sig, and add-ons for compatibility with hardware wallets. A decentralized server indexes ledger transactions, meaning it's fast and doesn't require much disk space. The potential security issue here would not be with the wallet, but rather your PC - you must ensure your computer is secure and your wallet has a long, strong passphrase to encrypt it with. + followWith: Bitcoin + github: spesmilo/electrum + + - name: Samourai Wallet + url: https://samouraiwallet.com/ + description: | + An open-source, Bitcoin-only privacy-focused wallet, with some innovative features. Samourai Wallet works under any network conditions, with a full offline mode, useful for cold storage. It also supports a comprehensive range of privacy features including: STONEWALL that helps guard against address clustering deanonymization attacks, PayNym which allows you to receive funds without revealing your public address for all to see, Stealth Mode which hides Samourai from your devices launcher, Remote SMS Commands to wipe or recover your wallet if the device is seized or stolen, and Whirlpool which is similar to a coin mixer, and OpenDime is also supported for offline USB hardware wallets. + followWith: Bitcoin + github: Samourai-Wallet/samourai-wallet-android + + - name: Sparrow Wallet + url: https://sparrowwallet.com/ + description: | + Sparrow is a Bitcoin wallet for those who value financial self-sovereignty. Sparrow’s emphasis is on security, privacy, and usability. Sparrow does not hide information from you - on the contrary, it attempts to provide as much detail as possible about your transactions and UTXOs, but in a way that is manageable and usable. + followWith: Bitcoin + github: sparrowwallet/sparrow + + - name: Atomic Wallet + url: https://atomicwallet.io/ + description: | + Atomic is an open-source desktop and mobile-based wallet, where your private keys are stored on your local device, and do not touch the internet. Atomic has a great feature set, and supports swapping, staking, and lending directly from the app. However, most of Atomic's features require an active internet connection, and Atomic does not support hardware wallets yet. Therefore, it may only be a good choice as a secondary wallet, for storing small amounts of your actively used currency. + followWith: All Coins + github: Atomicwallet/bip38 + + - name: CryptoSteel + url: https://cryptosteel.com/how-it-works + description: | + A steel plate, with engraved letters which can be permanently screwed - CryptoSteel is a good fire-proof, shock-proof, water-proof, and stainless cryptocurrency backup solution. + followWith: All Coins + + - name: BitBox02 + url: https://shiftcrypto.ch/ + description: | + Open source hardware wallet, supporting secure multisig with the option for making encrypted backups on a MicroSD card. + followWith: Bitcoin or Ethereum & ERC-20 tokens + github: digitalbitbox/bitbox-wallet-app + + notableMentions: | + [Metamask](https://metamask.io/) (Ethereum and ERC20 tokens) is a bridge + that allows you to visit and interact with distributed web apps in your browser. + Metamask has good hardware wallet support, so you can use it to swap, stake, + sign, lend and interact with dapps without you're private key ever leaving your device. + However the very nature of being a browser-based app means that you need to stay vigilant with what services you give access to. + wordOfWarning: | + Avoid using any online/ hot-wallet, as you will have no control over + the security of your private keys. + + Offline paper wallets are very secure, but ensure you store it + properly - to keep it safe from theft, loss or damage. + + - name: Crypto Exchanges services: + - name: Bisq + url: https://bisq.network + description: | + An open-source, peer-to-peer application that allows you to buy and sell + cryptocurrencies in exchange for national currencies. Fully decentralized, + and no registration required. + + - name: LocalBitcoins + url: https://localbitcoins.com/ + description: | + Person-to-person exchange, find people local to your area, and trade + directly with them, to avoid going through any central organization. + Primarily focused on Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, and LiteCoin, + as it gets harder to find people near you selling niche alt-coins. + + - name: AtomicDEX + url: https://atomicdex.io/ + description: | + Person-to-person cryptocurrency exchange with no KYC or registration + required and uses atomic swaps to perform trustless trades. + The orderbook uses a modified libp2p protocol to prevent censorship and maintain decentralization. + Fiat currencies are not supported, but hundreds of alt-coins and major cryptocurrencies are supported. + github: KomodoPlatform/atomicDEX-Pro + + - name: RoboSats + url: https://learn.robosats.com + github: RoboSats/robosats + description: | + RoboSats is an easy way to privately exchange Bitcoin for national currencies. + It simplifies the peer-to-peer experience and makes use of lightning hold + invoices to minimize custody and trust requirements. + The deterministically generated avatars help users stick to best privacy practices. + + notableMentions: | + For traders, [BaseFEX](https://www.basefex.com/) doesn't require ID and has a good privacy policy. + + [BitMex](https://www.bitmex.com/) has more advanced trading features, + but ID verification is required for higher value trades involving Fiat currency. + + For buying and selling alt-coins, [Binance](https://www.binance.com/en/register?ref=X2BHKID1) has a wide range of currencies, + ~and ID verification is not needed for small-value trades~ but ID verification is required in most countries. + - name: Virtual Credit Cards + intro: | + Virtual cards generated provide an extra layer of security, improve privacy + and help protect from fraud. Most providers have additional features, + such as single-use cards (that cannot be charged more than once), + card limits (so you can be sure you won't be charged more than you expected) + and other security controls. + + In most countries KYC is required. The bank will of course be able to see all your transactions. + Be sure to read their privacy policy and terms of service beforehand. + Not all services are available in all countries. services: + - name: Privacy.com + url: https://privacy.com + description: | + Privacy.com has a good reputation, and is the largest virtual card provider + in the US. Unlike other providers, it is free for personal use (up to 12 cards + per month) with no fees, apps and support is good. There is a premium plan + for $10/month, with 1% cashback and 36 cards/month. + + - name: Revolut Premium + url: https://revolut.ngih.net + description: | + Revolut is more of a digital bank account, and identity checks are required + to sign up. Virtual cards are only available on Premium/ Metal accounts, which + start at $7/month. + + - name: MySudo + url: https://mysudo.com + description: | + Much more than just virtual cards, MySudo is a platform for creating + compartmentalised identities, each with their own virtual cards, virtual phone + numbers, virtual email addresses, messaging, private browsing, and more. There + is a free plan for up to 3 identities, and premium plans start at $0.99/month. + + - name: Other Payment Methods services: + - name: Cash + icon: https://i.ibb.co/GWcPjYs/cash.png + description: | + Actual physical cash is still the most private option, with no chance of leaving + any transactional records. + - name: Gift Cards + icon: https://i.ibb.co/dKBV5Xq/gift-card.png + description: | + Gift cards can be purchased for cash in many convenience stores, and redeemed + online for goods or services. Try to avoid CCTV as best as possible. + - name: Pre-paid Cards + icon: https://i.ibb.co/hm1gPsG/pre-paid.png + description: | + Similarly to gift cards, buying a pre-paid card for cash can enable you to + purchase goods and services in stores that only accept card payments. + wordOfWarning: | + Note that credit card providers heavily track transaction metadata, which build + up a detailed picture of each persons spending habits. This is done both to + provide improved fraud alerts, but also because the data is extremely valuable + and is often 'anonymized' and sold to 3rd parties. Hence your privacy is degraded + if these cards are used for daily transactions + furtherInfo: | + Paying for goods and services is a good example of where privacy and security conflict; + the most secure option would be to pay with credit card, since most providers include + comprehensive fraud protection, whereas the most private option would be to pay using + crypto currency or cash, since neither can be easily tied back to your identity. + + - name: Secure Budgeting services: + - name: Firefly III + description: | + A free and open source personal finance manager. Firefly III features a clean + and clear UI, is easy to set up and use, and is backed by a strong community. + Regular updates bring new features, improvements, and fixes. There's also a hass.io + addon, and compatibility with Home Assistant. Ensure your server is securely configured. + followWith: Self-hosted + github: firefly-iii/firefly-iii + url: https://www.firefly-iii.org + + - name: GnuCash + description: | + A full-featured cross-platform accounting application suitable for personal + and small business finance. Stable and reliable, GnuCash offers a comprehensive + suite of financial management tools. Available for Windows, Mac, Linux, and + Android. + followWith: Desktop + github: Gnucash/gnucash + url: https://www.gnucash.org + icon: https://www.gnucash.org/images/gnc-download.png + + - name: Plain Text Accounting + github: plaintextaccounting/plaintextaccounting + description: | + Utilizes plain text files and scriptable, command-line-friendly software for + bookkeeping/accounting, offering full control over data. Popular tools include + Ledger, hledger, and Beancount among others, providing a flexible and vendor-independent + approach to accounting. + url: https://plaintextaccounting.org + + + notableMentions: | + Spreadsheets remain a popular choice for managing budgets and financial planning. + [Collabora](https://nextcloud.com/collaboraonline) or + [OnlyOffice](https://nextcloud.com/onlyoffice) (on [NextCloud](https://nextcloud.com)), + [Libre Office](https://www.libreoffice.org) and [EtherCalc](https://ethercalc.net) + are popular open source spread sheet applications. [Mintable](https://github.com/kevinschaich/mintable) + allows you to auto-populate your spreadsheets from your financial data, + using publicly accessible API - mitigating the requirement for a dedicated budgeting application. + + Other notable open source budgeting applications include: + [Smart Wallet](https://apps.apple.com/app/smart-wallet/id1378013954) (iOS), + [My-Budget](https://rezach.github.io/my-budget) (Desktop), + [MoneyManager EX](https://www.moneymanagerex.org), + [Skrooge](https://skrooge.org), + [kMyMoney](https://kmymoney.org) and + [Budget Zen](https://budgetzen.net) (a simple E2E encrypted budget manager) - name: Social sections: - name: Social Networks + intro: | + Over the past decade, social networks have revolutionized the way we communicate + and bought the world closer together - but it came at the + [cost of our privacy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Privacy_concerns_with_social_networking_services). + + Social networks are built on the principle of sharing - but you, the user + should be able to choose with whom you share what, and that is what the + following sites aim to do. services: + - name: Aether + description: | + Offers self-governing communities with auditable moderation, akin to Reddit but + prioritizing privacy, democracy, and transparency. Aether is peer-to-peer and open + source, available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. + url: https://getaether.net + github: getaether/aether-community-firmware + + - name: Discourse + description: | + A fully open-source, self-hostable discussion platform usable as a mailing list, + discussion forum, or long-form chat room. + url: https://www.discourse.org + github: discourse/discourse + + - name: Mastodon + description: | + An open-source, distributed social media platform functioning similarly to Twitter, + without algorithmic timeline manipulations. It operates across independent servers. + url: https://mastodon.social + github: mastodon/mastodon + + - name: Minds + description: | + A social media platform designed to foster open conversations and community + engagement. Rewards content creation. + url: https://www.minds.com + github: minds/minds + + notableMentions: | + - [diaspora\*](https://diasporafoundation.org), [Pleroma](https://pleroma.social), [Friendica](https://friendi.ca) and [Hubzilla ](https://hubzilla.org) - distributed, decentralized social networks, built on open protocols + - [Tildes](https://tildes.net), [Lemmy](https://dev.lemmy.ml) and [notabug.io](https://notabug.io) - bulletin boards and news aggregators (similar to Reddit) + - [Pixelfed](https://pixelfed.org) - A free, ethical, federated photo sharing platform (FOSS alternative to Instagram) + furtherInfo: | + The content on many of these smaller sites tends to be more *niche*. + To continue using Twitter, there are a couple of + [tweaks](https://www.offensiveprivacy.com/blog/twitter-privacy), + that will improve security. For Reddit, use a privacy-respecting client - + such as [Reditr](http://reditr.com/). + Other main-stream social networking sites do not respect your privacy, + so should be avoided, but if you choose to keep using them see + [this guide](https://proprivacy.com/guides/social-media-privacy-guide) for tips on protecting your privacy + - name: Video Platforms services: + - name: PeerTube + description: | + A federated video platform leveraging peer-to-peer technology to decrease server + load during video streaming. Supports self-hosting or joining existing instances, + enabling video viewing from any PeerTube server. + url: https://joinpeertube.org + + - name: DTube + description: | + A decentralized, ad-free video platform emphasizing minimal moderation. It rewards + users with cryptocurrency, leveraging blockchain technology. + url: https://d.tube + + - name: BitChute + description: | + Established in 2017, BitChute is a video hosting service that offers a platform for + uploaders to evade the content restrictions found on other sites like YouTube. + url: https://www.bitchute.com + icon: https://www.bitchute.com/static/1.1.10/images/favicon-16x16.png + + wordOfWarning: | + Without moderation, some of these platforms accommodate video creators + whose content may not be appropriate for all audiences + furtherInfo: | + #### YouTube Proxies + The content on many of the smaller video sites, often just doesn't compare to YouTube. + So another alternative, is to access YouTube through a proxy client, which reduces what Google can track. + - Good options are: [Invidious](https://invidious.io/) (web), [Piped](https://piped.kavin.rocks) (web), [FreeTube](https://freetubeapp.io/) (Windows, Mac OS, Linux), [NewPipe](https://newpipe.schabi.org/) (Android), [YouTube++](https://iosninja.io/ipa-library/download-youtube-plus-ipa-ios) (iOS) + - Or download videos with [youtube-dl](https://ytdl-org.github.io/youtube-dl/) (cli) or [youtube-dl-gui](https://github.com/MrS0m30n3/youtube-dl-gui) (gui). For just audio, there is [PodSync](https://podsync.net/) + + #### Video Search Engines + [Petey Vid](https://www.peteyvid.com) is a non-biased video search engine. + Unlike normal search engines it indexes videos from a lot of sources, + including Twitter, Veoh, Instagram, Twitch, MetaCafe, Minds, BitChute, + Brighteon, D-Tube, PeerTube, and many others. + - name: Blogging Platforms services: + - name: Write Freely + description: | + A minimalist, federated blogging platform offering a clean UI. It's free, open source, + and caters to writers seeking simplicity and federation capabilities. For hosted options, + visit Write.as. + url: https://writefreely.org + github: writeas/writefreely + + - name: Telegraph + description: | + A quick, anonymous blogging platform by Telegram. It's designed for simplicity and speed, + allowing for straightforward content publishing without registration. + url: https://telegra.ph + + - name: Mataroa + description: | + A minimalist blogging platform focused on privacy and simplicity. It's open source and + eschews complex features for a straightforward writing and publishing experience. + url: https://mataroa.blog + github: mataroa-blog/mataroa + + - name: Bear Blog + description: | + A no-nonsense, super-fast blogging platform prioritizing privacy. It strips back + unnecessary features to focus on straightforward blogging. The platform is open source. + url: https://bearblog.dev/ + github: HermanMartinus/bearblog + + - name: Movim + description: | + A web frontend for XMPP, offering decentralized blogging and chatrooms. Movim is open source, + integrating social and communication tools in a unified platform. + url: https://movim.eu/ + github: movim/movim + + + notableMentions: | + If you use [Standard Notes](https://standardnotes.com/?s=chelvq36), + then [Listed.to](https://listed.to) is a public blogging platform with + strong privacy features. + It lets you publish posts directly through the Standard Notes app or web interface. + + Other minimalistic platforms include [Notepin.co](https://notepin.co) and [Pen.io](http://pen.io). + + Want to write a simple text post and promote it yourself? + Check out [telegra.ph](https://telegra.ph), [txt.fyi](https://txt.fyi) and [NotePin](https://notepin.co). + For seriously anonymous platforms, aimed at activists, see [noblogs](https://noblogs.org/) + and [autistici](https://www.autistici.org). + It is also possible to host a normal [WordPress](https://wordpress.com) site, + without it being linked to your real identity, although WP does not have + the best reputation when it comes to privacy. + + Of course you could also host your blog on your own server, + using a standard open source blog platform, such as + [Ghost](https://ghost.org) and configure it to disable all trackers, ads and analytics. + - name: News Readers services: + - name: Tiny RSS + description: | + A web-based news feed reader and aggregator, supporting RSS/Atom feeds. It's free, open source, + and offers a customizable and self-hostable platform for managing your news feeds. + url: https://tt-rss.org + + - name: RSSOwl + description: | + A powerful, desktop-based RSS reader offering extensive organization features. It facilitates + managing and curating news feeds from various sources. + url: http://www.rssowl.org + + - name: Feedly + description: | + Offers a premium news aggregation experience, presenting news from chosen sources in a clean, + modern interface. Beyond RSS, it integrates with various news outlets, ensuring a tailored + news feed without manipulated content. Parts of the service are open source. + url: https://feedly.com + - name: Proxy Sites + intro: | + These are websites that enable you to access existing social media platforms, + without using their primary website - with the aim of improving privacy & + security and providing better user experience. The below options are open + source (so can be self-hosted, if you wish), and they do not display ads + or tracking (unless otherwise stated). services: + - name: Nitter + description: | + A privacy-centric alternative to Twitter's front-end, focusing on preventing user tracking. + It's free, open source, lightweight, supports multiple themes, and offers customizable RSS feeds. + All client requests are proxied, enhancing privacy. No JavaScript required. + url: https://nitter.net + followWith: Twitter + + - name: Invidious + description: | + An open source, privacy-focused YouTube frontend. It minimizes Google tracking, supports audio-only mode, + integrates Reddit comments, and offers advanced playback options. Lightweight and can function without + JavaScript. Supports import/export of subscriptions and feed customization. + url: https://invidious.io + followWith: YouTube + + - name: Libreddit + description: | + A private, fast Reddit frontend written in Rust. Excludes ads, trackers, and bloat, making it much faster + than the official site. Can be self-hosted via Docker or other methods. Implements most Reddit features + for anonymous browsing. + url: https://libreddit.spike.codes + followWith: Reddit + + - name: WebProxy + description: | + A free proxy service offering a Tor mode for evading censorship and accessing geo-restricted content. + Claims to encrypt traffic, but caution is advised for personal information. Managed by DevroLabs. + url: https://weboproxy.com + + notableMentions: + - name: NewPipe + url: https://newpipe.schabi.org + description: An open source, privacy-respecting YouTube client for Android. + - name: FreeTube + url: https://freetubeapp.io + description: | + An open source YouTube client for Windows, MacOS and Linux, providing + a more private experience, with a native-feel desktop app. + It is built upon the [Invidious](https://invidious.io/) API. + wordOfWarning: | + When proxies are involved - only use reputable services, and **never** enter any personal information + - name: Media sections: