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Discussion => Newbie discussion => Topic started by: afflicted on July 12, 2013, 07:16 pm
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I am not too sure about tails and have downloaded pgp4win, is this adequate ? I found tails confusing and had trouble with the iso image burn grrr. I am assuming vendors use a tor e mail address while using pgp4win or tails? security is my prime concern as opposed to portability which I assume is the difference between the 2?
Lastly is it safe to upload photos / files etc.........
many thanks
Afflicted
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http://32yehzkk7jflf6r2.onion/gpg4usb/
gpg4usb is simple and there's a guide.
A good one for images is ImgZapr:
http://4eiruntyxxbgfv7o.onion/imgzapr/
Onion Fileshare is good for images and videos:
http://f3ew3p7s6lbftqm5.onion/
The Hidden Wiki has a list of hosting sites you can try:
http://kpvz7ki2v5agwt35.onion/wiki/index.php/Main_Page#Hosting_.2F_Web_.2F_File_.2F_Image
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oh, is there any problem with pgp4win or is the pgp4usb the same thing but portable?
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oh, is there any problem with pgp4win or is the pgp4usb the same thing but portable?
No idea. I found a guide for pgp4usb and decided to use it instead, took a few minutes to figure out.
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ok so ive encrypted a message and signed it, how do i find my public key ? and how do i send the message to someone to check I am doing things correctly?
afflicted
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If you follow the guide, it shows how to make your private key and public key, the public key is only necessary if you want someone to contact YOU with a PGP message, and as a buyer that will never happen really. You can type the message then click your name on the list, encrypt, decrypt to show the examples. Other than that I can't really guide you, the guide helped me figure it out quickly.
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thanks jonnie your a gent :)
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thanks for your comment jay, I take it you use tails? can anyone else confirm jays comment , patience appreciated and no offense jay :)
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thanks again Jay, I am rolling with tails, I am new to this and not very security literate , but it is my top priority, getting my study head on :)
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thanks bro your time is appreciated
afflicted
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Two entirely different animals..... 8)
PGP (either pgp4win or pgp4usb) are simply encryption programs. They are both adequate for SR. For a concise guide to using PGP go to the Wikipedia tutorial for Gpg4win. After struggling for a week I found this and it offered simple direct answers. Above all practice using it w/someone you can trust.
TAILS, on the other hand, is a complete system for stealth use of the TOR network. If you have concerns that someone else may see your use of a specific computer, or if you're using someones computer (ie. not your own computer, at work, at a commercial "web cafe", or your parents computer) definitely use TAILS. It is designed for use of TOR (or anything else) and to leave no trace.
BTW, once you've setup PGP, you should load the PUBLIC KEY you intend to use for SR communication on the USB stick you're using for TAILS so you'll have it if you decide to use TAILS.
There is a very useful tutorial for use of TAILS on USB @ http://dkn255hz262ypmii.onion/index.php?topic=114141.0
Hope this helps.... ;) ;) ;)
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many thanks bro im on it ;)
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oh, is there any problem with pgp4win or is the pgp4usb the same thing but portable?
Hi, I recommend GPG4USB because I've seen a lot more people have problems with GPG4Win. It seems to be more buggy.
So, I made the tutorial for GPG4USB.
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thanks Astor
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Astor, is there a way to tell the difference between your public key and private key?