Quick DFP Guide

Privacy Resources

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👀 Looking for a list of Guides and Checklists? See the Digital Force Protection Guide here

Community Generated

• Community DFP Checklists
• Awesome Privacy Repo
• Anonymous World Guide source
• Extreme Privacy: Workbook
• Privacy Guides
• IntelTechniques Guides
• Privacy Tools
• HashBang Book
• Firewalls Don’t Stop Dragons Resources
• DuckDuckGo Privacy Guide

Communities

• r/Privacy
• #privacyguides:matrix.org

Privacy & Security Tools

Pre-Browsing Checks

Check to confirm your configuration and VPN.

1. DNS / IP Leak Test - Confirm your location is what you want it to be.
2. Cover Your Tracks EEF - Browser Canvasing Check
3. Browser Cookie Tester
4. InAppBrowser
5. AdBlock Test - Confirm your adblocker or DNS is blocking Ads

Password Manager

See the Full Password Manager Section

• Bitwarden (iOS | Android | Windows, Mac, Linux | Web Works on NIPR)
• KeePass (iOS | Android | Windows, Mac, Linux | Web (Works on NIPR))

1. 1. 1. Password Managers to Avoid

• LastPass

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

• Cheapest 2FA YubiKey (Hardware UFA is BEST)
• 2FAS (iOS - android - Chrome Extension)
• OTP Auth (iOS)
• Aegis (Android)
• Authenticator (Firefox)

1. 1. 1. Authenticators to Avoid

• SMS: vulnerable to sim jacking attacks
• Authy: Requires phone number, not Open-Source
• Google Authenticator: Sync is not E2EE

VPN

Full VPN Wiki (Login Required, see SSO Onboarding page)

Here are our top picks for VPNs that prioritize privacy and security:

1. MullvadVPN

 MullvadVPN is a privacy-focused VPN service with the following features:
 # No email association
 # Legally proven privacy record
 # Can pay with cash or crypto
 # (14 eyes Jurisdiction)
 # MOST trouble using services or getting flagged
 # TOR .onion

1. iVPN

 iVPN is a reliable and privacy-focused VPN service that offers the following features:
 # No-logging policy and encrypted traffic
 # Transparent privacy policy
 # Supports multiple protocols, including OpenVPN, WireGuard, and L2TP/IPSec
 # Wide range of servers in over 50 countries
 # Accepts multiple payment options, including cash or crypto
 # A dedicated IP address available for an additional fee
 # Offers a 7-day money-back guarantee

1. ProtonVPN

 ProtonVPN is another great option with a free tier that does not require a billing address or phone number. It has the following features:
 # Legally proven privacy record
 # Combined with ProtonMail
 # Free Tier does not always work with the ProtonVPN App
 # Works with OpenVPN config files

1. 1. 1. VPN to Avoid

• ExpressVPN
• PIA VPN

Mobile

• Android Virtual Device Guide on using and migrating Android Virtual Device (ADV) Manager

1. 1. Computer
2. Virtual Environment Set up Virtual Machines to isolate and contain yourself and keep your host computer clean and safe(er)