Become anonymous and untraceable with tails os

4rkal
Geek Culture
Published in
4 min readJun 4, 2022

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In this article we will talk about what tails is and how to install and more.

What is tails?

Tails, or The Amnesic Incognito Live System, is a security-focused Debian-based Linux distribution aimed at preserving privacy and anonymity.It connects to the Internet exclusively through the anonymity network Tor. The system is designed to be booted as a live DVD or live USB, and leaves no digital footprint on the machine unless explicitly told to do so.

What is the tor network?

Tor, short for The Onion Router, is free and open-source software for enabling anonymous communication. It directs Internet traffic through a free, worldwide, volunteer overlay network, consisting of more than six thousand relays,to conceal a user’s location and usage from anyone performing network surveillance or traffic analysis. Using Tor makes it more difficult to trace a user’s Internet activity.

Who is tails intended for?

As the tails website states (https://tails.boum.org/). Tails is intended for Activists who use Tails to hide their identities, avoid censorship, and communicate securely. Journalists and their sources use Tails to publish sensitive information and access the Internet from unsafe places. Domestic violence

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4rkal
Geek Culture

Programmer, crypto enthusiast . Posting about mostly tech , programming. Website: https://4rkal.com/