We know they're watching--the government, the corporations, the international spies, and the advertisers. What privacy tools do you recommend?
A few to get the ball rolling.
- Signal
- Proton Mail
- Camera covers for laptops, phones, etc.
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It's a valid point if you are asking in the context of internet usage. It goes deeper than your OS. Thanks to Intel Management Engine and AMD Platform Security, it doesn't really matter what you use. Backdoors are an integral feature of all new processors.
Go back in time to the Core2 Duo before IME was fully integrated into processors. Look for processors that support libreboot. Most every chip will be vulnerable to spectre and meltdown though, try not to give physical access to advertising companies or law enforcement in the event you fear repercussion.
Never use Wi-Fi, shield your network cables from RF leakage. Ground all your window screens to Faraday cage your living room. Tempest protocols outline some basic protection for the home office of the paranoid.
Once your packets hit the line between your modem and your ISP, all bets are off.
Okay, that's fascinating. The operating system isn't surprising to me. I knew switching to Linux was a good long term strategy. However, I had no idea the processors had these vulnerabilities.