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Hands-On Dark Web Analysis

You're reading from   Hands-On Dark Web Analysis Learn what goes on in the Dark Web, and how to work with it

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Product type Paperback
Published in Dec 2018
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ISBN-13 9781789133363
Length 210 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Preface 1. Understanding the Deep and Dark Web FREE CHAPTER 2. Working with the Deep Web 3. The Future of the Dark Web 4. Installing a Linux Virtual Machine (VM) 5. Accessing the Dark Web with Tor Browser 6. Installing Tails OS 7. Installing Whonix 8. Installing Qubes OS 9. What Goes on in the Dark Web - Case Studies 10. The Dangers of the Dark Web 11. Using the Dark Web for Your Business 12. Assessment 13. Another Book You May Enjoy

What is Tails OS?


Tails, which is short for The Amnesic Incognito Live System, is a Debian Linux-based, security- and privacy-focused OS, intended to be run from a USB flash drive or a DVD. As such, Tails doesn't leave any traces on the original OS installed on the PC, either in the memory or the filesystem. This, of course, helps with privacy. The Tor Project funds the development of Tails, along with Mozilla, the Freedom of the Press Foundation, and the Debian Project.

As an OS, Tails ships with several default applications, focused on security. For example, Tails uses Tor by default to connect to the internet. Its default browser is Tor Browser. All outgoing communication is routed through the Tor network, and non-anonymous connections are not allowed. It includes applications to encrypt data, a password generator, and tools to minimize the risk when connecting to the internet (all communication, including emails and instant messaging, are encrypted by default).

 

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