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**[CamWings](https://schiffer.tech/camwings-mobile.html)** | Prevent background processes gaining unauthorized access to your devices camera. Better still, use a [webcam sticker](https://supporters.eff.org/shop/laptop-camera-cover-set-ii)
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**[ScreenWings](https://schiffer.tech/screenwings-mobile.html)** | Prevent background processes taking unauthorized screenshots, which could expose sensetive data
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**[AFWall+](https://github.com/ukanth/afwall/)** | Android Firewall+ (AFWall+) is an advanced iptables editor (GUI) for rooted Android devices, which provides very fine-grained control over which Android apps are allowed to access the network
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**[Catch the Man-in-the-Middle](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.brax.certchecker)** | Simple tool, that compares SHA-1 fingerprints of the the SSL certificates seen fron your device, and the certificate seen from an external network. If they do not match, this may indicate a man-in-the-middle modifying requests
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**[Catch the Man-in-the-Middle](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.brax.certchecker)** | Simple tool, that compares SHA-1 fingerprints of the the SSL certificates seen from your device, and the certificate seen from an external network. If they do not match, this may indicate a man-in-the-middle modifying requests
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**[RethinkDNS + Firewall](https://github.com/celzero/rethink-app)** | An open-source ad-blocker and firewall app for Android 6+ (does not require root)
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#### Word of Warning
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**[Nebulo](https://git.frostnerd.com/PublicAndroidApps/smokescreen/)**<br> (Android) | Non-root, small-sized DNS changer utilizing DNS-over-HTTPS and DNS-over-TLS. *(Note, since this uses Android's VPN API, it is not possible to run a VPN while using Nebulo)*
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**[RethinkDNS + Firewall](https://github.com/celzero/rethink-app)**<br> (Android) | Free and open source DNS changer with support for DNS-over-HTTPS, DNS-over-Tor, and DNSCrypt v3 with _Anonymized Relays_. *(Note, since this uses Android's VPN API, it is not possible to run a VPN while using RethinkDNS + Firewall)*
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**[DNS Cloak](https://github.com/s-s/dnscloak)**<br> (iOS) | Simple all that allows for the use for dnscrypt-proxy 2 on an iPhone.
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**[Stubby](https://dnsprivacy.org/wiki/display/DP/DNS+Privacy+Daemon+-+Stubby)**<br> (Desktop - Linux, Mac, OpenWrt & [Windows](https://dnsprivacy.org/wiki/display/DP/Windows+installer+for+Stubby)) | Acts as a local DNS Privacy stub resolver (using DNS-over-TLS). Stubby encrypts DNS queries sent from a client machine (desktop or laptop) to a DNS Privacy resolver increasing end user privacy. Stubby can be used in combination wtih Unbound - Unbound provides a local cache and Stubby manages the upstream TLS connections (since Unbound cannot yet re-use TCP/TLS connections), [see example configuration](https://dnsprivacy.org/wiki/display/DP/DNS+Privacy+Clients)
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**[Stubby](https://dnsprivacy.org/wiki/display/DP/DNS+Privacy+Daemon+-+Stubby)**<br> (Desktop - Linux, Mac, OpenWrt & [Windows](https://dnsprivacy.org/wiki/display/DP/Windows+installer+for+Stubby)) | Acts as a local DNS Privacy stub resolver (using DNS-over-TLS). Stubby encrypts DNS queries sent from a client machine (desktop or laptop) to a DNS Privacy resolver increasing end user privacy. Stubby can be used in combination with Unbound - Unbound provides a local cache and Stubby manages the upstream TLS connections (since Unbound cannot yet re-use TCP/TLS connections), [see example configuration](https://dnsprivacy.org/wiki/display/DP/DNS+Privacy+Clients)
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## Firewalls
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A firewall is a program which monitors the incoming and outgoing traffic on your network, and blocks requests based on rules set during its configuration. Properly configured, a firewall can help protect against attempts to remotely access your computer, as well as control which applications can access which IPs.
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## Router Firmware
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Installing a custom firmware on your Wi-Fi router gives you greater control over security, privacy and perfromance
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Installing a custom firmware on your Wi-Fi router gives you greater control over security, privacy and performance
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**[CryptPad](https://cryptpad.fr)** | A zero knowledge cloud productivity suit. Provides Rich Text, Presentations, Spreadsheets, Kanban, Paint a code editor and file drive. All notes and user content, are encrypted by default, and can only be accessed with specific URL. The main disadvantage, is a lack of Android, iOS and desktop apps - CryptPad is entirely web-based. You can use their web service, or you can host your own instance (see [CryptPad GitHub](https://github.com/xwiki-labs/cryptpad) repo). Price for hosted: free for 50mb or $5/ month for premium
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**[NextCloud](https://nextcloud.com/)** | A complete self-hosted productivity platform, with a strong community and growing [app store](https://apps.nextcloud.com). NextCloud is similar to (but arguably more complete than) Google Drive, Office 365 and Dropbox, origionally it was a fork from [OwnCloud](https://owncloud.org/), but since have diverged. Clear UI and stable native apps across all platforms, and also supports file sync. Supports encrypted files, but you need to configure this yourself. Fully open source, so you can self-host it yourself (or use a hosted solution, starting from $5/ month)
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**[NextCloud](https://nextcloud.com/)** | A complete self-hosted productivity platform, with a strong community and growing [app store](https://apps.nextcloud.com). NextCloud is similar to (but arguably more complete than) Google Drive, Office 365 and Dropbox, originally it was a fork from [OwnCloud](https://owncloud.org/), but since have diverged. Clear UI and stable native apps across all platforms, and also supports file sync. Supports encrypted files, but you need to configure this yourself. Fully open source, so you can self-host it yourself (or use a hosted solution, starting from $5/ month)
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**[Disroot](https://disroot.org)** | A platform providing online services based on principles of freedom, privacy, federation and decentralization. It is an implementation of NextCloud, with strong encryption configured - it is widely used by journalists, activists and whistle-blowers. It is fre to use, but there have been reported reliability issues of the cloud services
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**[Sandstorm](https://sandstorm.io/)** | An open source platform for self-hosting web apps. Once you've set it up, you can install items from the Sandstorm [App Market](https://apps.sandstorm.io/) with -click, similar to NextCloud in terms of flexibility
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[NextCloud Bookmarks](https://apps.nextcloud.com/apps/bookmarks) has several community browser extensions, inducing [FreedomMarks](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/freedommarks/) (Firefox) and [OwnCloud Bookmarks](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/owncloud-bookmarks/eomolhpeokmbnincelpkagpapjpeeckc) (Chrome).
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Finally, [Turtl Notes](https://turtlapp.com) has excellent link saving functionality built-in
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[RainDrop](https://raindrop.io) is a fully-featured all-in-1 bookmarking and web-snip suit. It has a beautiful UI, good data controlls and some very handy integrations and features. Available on desktop, mobile, web and through a browser extension. The catch is that it is not open source, there is a free and premium plan, but no option for self-hosting.
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[RainDrop](https://raindrop.io) is a fully-featured all-in-1 bookmarking and web-snip suit. It has a beautiful UI, good data controls and some very handy integrations and features. Available on desktop, mobile, web and through a browser extension. The catch is that it is not open source, there is a free and premium plan, but no option for self-hosting.
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#### Word of Warning
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Strip out unneeded GET parameters if they reveal any device or referrer information, so as to not inadvertently allow a website to link your devices. [ClearURLs](https://gitlab.com/KevinRoebert/ClearUrls) may help with this.
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## Video Conference Calls
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With the [many, many security issues with Zoom](https://www.tomsguide.com/uk/news/zoom-security-privacy-woes), and other mainsstram it becomes clear that a better, more private and secure alternative is required. As with other categories, the "best video calling app" will be different for each of us, depending on the ratio of performance + features to security + privacy required in your situation.
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With the [many, many security issues with Zoom](https://www.tomsguide.com/uk/news/zoom-security-privacy-woes), and other meainstream it becomes clear that a better, more private and secure alternative is required. As with other categories, the "best video calling app" will be different for each of us, depending on the ratio of performance + features to security + privacy required in your situation.
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**[Kleopatra](https://kde.org/applications/en/utilities/org.kde.kleopatra)** (Linux/ KDE) | Certificate manager and a universal crypto GUI. It supports managing X.509 and OpenPGP certificates in the GpgSM keybox and retrieving certificates from LDAP server
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**[GPG4Win](https://www.gpg4win.org)** (Windows) | Kleopatra ported to Windows
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**[GPG Suite](https://gpgtools.org)** (MacOS) | Successor of [MacGPG](https://macgpg.sourceforge.io). Note: no longer free
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**[OpenKeychain](https://www.openkeychain.org)** (Android) | Android appp for managing keys, and encrypting messages. Works both stand-alone, and as integrated into other apps, includion [k9-Mail](https://k9mail.app)
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**[OpenKeychain](https://www.openkeychain.org)** (Android) | Android app for managing keys, and encrypting messages. Works both stand-alone, and as integrated into other apps, including [k9-Mail](https://k9mail.app)
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**[PGP Everywhere](https://www.pgpeverywhere.com)** (iOS) | iOS app for encrypting/ decrypting text. Has native keyboard integration, which makes it quick to use. Note: Not open source
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**[FlowCrypt](https://flowcrypt.com)** (Browser) | Browser extension for using PGP within Gmail, for Chrome and Firefox. Mobile version supported on Android and iOS
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**[EnigMail](https://enigmail.net)** (Thunderbird) | OpenPGP extension for [Thunderbird](https://www.thunderbird.net) and [PostBox](https://www.postbox-inc.com), intergrates natively within mail app
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**[Qubes OS](https://www.qubes-os.org/)** (containerized apps) | Open-source security-oriented operating system for single-user desktop computing. It uses virtualisation, to run each application in it's own compartment to avoid data being leaked. It features [Split GPG](https://www.qubes-os.org/doc/split-gpg/), [U2F Proxy](https://www.qubes-os.org/doc/u2f-proxy/), and [Whonix integration](https://www.qubes-os.org/doc/whonix/). Qubes makes is easy to create [disposable VMs](https://www.qubes-os.org/doc/disposablevm/) which are spawned quickly and destroyed when closed. Qubes is [recommended](https://twitter.com/Snowden/status/781493632293605376) by Edward Snowden
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**[Whonix](https://www.whonix.org/)** (VM) | Whonix is an anonymous operating system, which can run in a VM, inside your current OS. It is the best way to use Tor, and provides very strong protection for your IP address. It comes bundled with other features too: Keystroke Anonymization, Time Attack Defences, Stream Isolation, Kernel Self Protection Settings and an Advanced Firewall. Open source, well audited, and with a strong community - Whonix is based on Debian, [KickSecure](https://www.whonix.org/wiki/Kicksecure) and [Tor](https://www.whonix.org/wiki/Whonix_and_Tor)
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**[Tails](https://tails.boum.org/)** (live) | Tails is a live operating system (so you boot into it from a USB, instead of installing). It preserves your privacy and anonymity through having no persistent memory/ leaving no trace on the computer. Tails has Tor built-in system-wide, and uses state-of-the-art cryptographic tools to encrypt your files, emails and instant messaging. Open source, and built on top of Debian. Tails is simple to stup, configure and use
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**[Parrot](https://parrotlinux.org/)** (security)| Parrot Linux, is a full Debian-based operating system, that is geared towards security, privacy and development. It is fully-featured yet light-weight, very open. There are 3 edditions: General Purpose, Security and Forensic. The Secure distribution includes its own sandbox system obtained with the combination of [Firejail](https://firejail.wordpress.com/) and [AppArmor](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AppArmor) with custom security profiles. While the Forensics Edition is bundled with a comprehensive suit of security/ pen-testing tools, similar to Kali and Black Arch
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**[Parrot](https://parrotlinux.org/)** (security)| Parrot Linux, is a full Debian-based operating system, that is geared towards security, privacy and development. It is fully-featured yet light-weight, very open. There are 3 editions: General Purpose, Security and Forensic. The Secure distribution includes its own sandbox system obtained with the combination of [Firejail](https://firejail.wordpress.com/) and [AppArmor](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AppArmor) with custom security profiles. While the Forensics Edition is bundled with a comprehensive suit of security/ pen-testing tools, similar to Kali and Black Arch
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**[Discreete Linux](https://www.privacy-cd.org/)** (offline)| Aimed at journalists, activists and whistle-blowers, Discreete Linux is similar to Tails, in that it is booted live from external media, and leaves no/ minimal trace on the system. The aim of the project, was to provide all required cryptographic tools offline, to protect against Trojan-based surveillance
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**[Alpine Linux](https://www.alpinelinux.org/)** | Alpine is a security-oriented, lightweight distro based on musl libc and busybox. It compiles all user-space binaries as position-independent executables with stack-smashing protection. Install and setup may be quite complex for some new users
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