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 *[http://fuckthefeds.pro/ Fuckthefeds] (may be offline, consider viewing via [https://web.archive.org/web/20230000000000*/http://fuckthefeds.pro/ Web Archive])
 *[https://www.mapresources.info/guides/safety MAPResources] - <span style="color: Red;">'''Please note, this is a Google site, and may be used to track you if you are logged in to your Google account. Consider using Tor Browser or Web Archive to view this site.'''</span>
 ==Screenshots==

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Safety Guides by and for MAPs

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	*[https://blsafety.net/?safety/online BLSafety] - Predominantly behavioral guide. Somewhat outdated.		*[https://blsafety.net/?safety/online BLSafety] - Predominantly behavioral guide. Somewhat outdated.
			*[https://web.archive.org/web/20231208030011/https://brongersma.info/images/The_War_Against.pdf THE WAR AGAINST "CHILD MOLESTERS"] - Behavioral BL guidebook, supposedly from the 80s
	*[https://blog.mapcommunity.org/omc/security-privacy OMC]		*[https://blog.mapcommunity.org/omc/security-privacy OMC]
	[http://fuckthefeds.pro/ Fuckthefeds] (may be offline, consider viewing via [https://web.archive.org/web/20230000000000/http://fuckthefeds.pro/ Web Archive])		[http://fuckthefeds.pro/ Fuckthefeds] (may be offline, consider viewing via [https://web.archive.org/web/20230000000000/http://fuckthefeds.pro/ Web Archive])

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	::An '''XMPP''' user selects a particular server to register on, acquiring an address such as user@example.org. Much like e-mail these addresses resemble, users registered on different servers can still communicate and chat with each other; it is not necessary for them to use the same server.		::An '''XMPP''' user selects a particular server to register on, acquiring an address such as user@example.org. Much like e-mail these addresses resemble, users registered on different servers can still communicate and chat with each other; it is not necessary for them to use the same server.
	::'''XMPP''' clients usually have a selection built in and support registration directly through the client.		::'''XMPP''' clients usually have a selection built in and support registration directly through the client.
			* [https://www.ricochetrefresh.net/ Ricochet] is an open-source chat app that routes all communication through Tor. It is secure, but has limited functionality.

	==Operational Security==		==Operational Security==

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	* [https://tutanota.com/ Tutanota] is a privacy-respecting e-mail provider that offers both a free and paid model. There is a two-day waiting period on newly registered accounts before they can be used.		* [https://tutanota.com/ Tutanota] is a privacy-respecting e-mail provider that offers both a free and paid model. There is a two-day waiting period on newly registered accounts before they can be used.
	* [https://proton.me/ ProtonMail], while having faced some skepticism, should still be considered a better alternative to most mainstream e-mail providers.		* [https://proton.me/ ProtonMail], while having faced some skepticism, should still be considered a better alternative to most mainstream e-mail providers.
	* [http://dnmxjaitaiafwmss2lx7tbs5bv66l7vjdmb5mtb3yqpxqhk3it5zivad.onion/ DNMX] is a darknet e-mail service that does not require JavaScript. E-mails are not encrypted.

	====Clients====		====Clients====

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Linux

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	===Linux===		===Linux===
	Linux-based operating systems are strongly recommended over proprietary operating systems like Windows due to the latter's inherent privacy and security issues.<br>		Linux-based operating systems are strongly recommended over proprietary operating systems like Windows due to the latter's inherent privacy and security issues.<br>
	Installing a Linux distribution is easy. All that is needed is an .iso file downloaded from the distribution's official website, flashing it to a USB drive with a tool such as [https://rufus.ie/en/ Rufus] or burning to a CD/DVD.<br>		Installing a Linux distribution (popularly called 'distro') is easy. All that is needed is an .iso file downloaded from the distribution's official website, flashing it to a USB drive with a tool such as [https://rufus.ie/en/ Rufus] or burning to a CD/DVD.<br>
	Booting a computer from this USB or DVD drive will begin the installation.		Booting a computer from this USB or DVD drive will begin the installation.
	*'''Ubuntu'''		*'''Ubuntu'''
	:[https://ubuntu.com/desktop Ubuntu] is the most popular and one of the most user-friendly Linux distributions. If you're looking for a place to start while switching away from Windows, Ubuntu is a decent choice.		:[https://ubuntu.com/desktop Ubuntu] is the most popular and one of the most user-friendly Linux distributions. If you're looking for a place to start while switching away from Windows, Ubuntu, as well as distros based on it, such as Mint and Elementary OS, are a decent choice.
	*'''Fedora'''		*'''Fedora'''
	:[https://getfedora.org/ Fedora] is another very popular Linux distribution, and in user friendliness equals Ubuntu. It also uses the most up to date releases of software and drivers, making it a good choice for newer hardware. Which also means less of a chance to run into problems at the installation step.		:[https://getfedora.org/ Fedora] is another very popular Linux distribution, and in user friendliness equals Ubuntu. It also uses the most up to date releases of software and drivers, making it a good choice for newer hardware. Which also means less of a chance to run into problems at the installation step.
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	===Live CDs===		===Live CDs===
	Live operating systems require no installation except a USB or DVD drive they are flashed/burned onto and then booted from.		Live operating systems require no installation except a USB or DVD drive they are flashed/burned onto and then booted from.

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Windows

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	===Windows===		===Windows===

	As of December 2021, Windows 10 is the world's most popular operating system. Although convenient and coming pre-installed on many devices, it is widely considered to be a very poor choice for data security and privacy.		As of December 2021, Windows 10 is the world's most popular desktop operating system. Although convenient and coming pre-installed on many devices, it is widely considered to be a very poor choice for data security and privacy.

	Multiple guides exist online describing how to reduce the risk posed by using Windows 10. However, it is inherently insecure and best avoided for anyone who is concerned about the leakage of sensitive information.		Multiple guides exist online describing how to reduce the risk posed by using Windows 10. However, it is inherently insecure and best avoided for anyone who is concerned about the leakage of sensitive information.

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	<div style="margin-left: 25px; float: right;">__TOC__</div>The original '''Guide to Computer Security''' was produced by the [[Newgon Support Team]] after consultation with the [[Newgon]] forum community in 2008. It explained how you could protect data stored on your hard drive and stay anonymous on the internet. This guide represents an updated version, and is an essential read for MAPs who are not familiar with computer security.		<div style="margin-left: 25px; float: right;">__TOC__</div>The original '''Guide to Computer Security''' was produced by the [[Newgon Support Team]] after consultation with the [[Newgon]] forum community in 2008. It explained how you could protect data stored on your hard drive and stay anonymous on the internet. This guide represents an updated version, and is up-to-date as of 2023.

			While simple, [[Guide_To_Computer_Security_(2022)#Perspective\|behavioral considerations]] are enough to keep most MAPs safe online if they are not engaged in illicit activity, this guide is an essential read for non-offending MAPs who are concerned about, yet not familiar with advanced computer security.

	==Operating Systems==		==Operating Systems==

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	<div style="margin-left: 25px; float: right;">__TOC__</div>The original '''Guide to Computer Security''' was produced by the [[Newgon Support Team]] after consultation with the [[Newgon]] forum community in 2008. It explained how you could protect data stored on your hard drive and stay anonymous on the internet. ~~The~~ guide ~~may be of interest to people who wish to protect their anonymity and data from adversaries. This page~~ represents an updated version ~~currently under development~~.		<div style="margin-left: 25px; float: right;">__TOC__</div>The original '''Guide to Computer Security''' was produced by the [[Newgon Support Team]] after consultation with the [[Newgon]] forum community in 2008. It explained how you could protect data stored on your hard drive and stay anonymous on the internet. This guide represents an updated version, and is an essential read for MAPs who are not familiar with computer security.

	==Operating Systems==		==Operating Systems==