> A clean (never had any of your PII or files on it) computer and a long-range wifi antenna to a public hotspot is the only level of security I find acceptable.
People that used that method have been caught.
If they're dumb enough to use the same hotspot from the same location over and over, sure.
That's not the only weak link in that strategy. On the top of my head, patterns come to mind. The date/times you do - whatever questionable activity - you're doing, the way of doing it(say, your unique words, posting style, etc) all create a unique fingerprint of you. All they have to do is match it with your logged in(Google,MS,etc) data habits.
I guess the best way to be anonymous is to be schizophrenic.
Re:(L)Awful Interception
by horsawlarway on Tuesday September 14, 2021 @01:19PM
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Generally speaking - You want a library computer booted from a throw away bootable usb drive, located in a library a few hours away from your residence.
And never the same library. Probably change your hardware frequently as well or even use disposable devices. Also don't commute to them in a traceable way (no personal vehicle, no Uber, no taxi with credit card, no public transportation without mask to cover facial recognition + outfit changes).
Real "vs. NSA" security is nigh impossible right now for any persistent operation. Especially given ARGUS style eye-in-the-sky citywide object tracking.
Maybe the most successful model would be an actual homeless person who wanders by walking and hitchiking and never sleeps in the same area twice.
The correct level of paranoia is behaving in such a way that all your systems could be fully compromised and it would still never link to your real identity. If you're scared of anything short of a signal locator van you're doing it wrong.