Ubuntu Linux is a Live CD that has been modified to meet specific needs. The CD can be booted into and provides users with a modified version of Ubuntu.
Ubuntu Privacy Remix (UPR) is a powerful tool that provides an isolated, working environment where private data can be dealt with safely. This software is not intended for permanent installation on a hard disk. The system installed on the computer running UPR remains untouched, ensuring that your data is protected against unsolicited access.
The risk of theft of private data arises not only from conventional criminals but also from trojans, rootkits, keyloggers, and spyware. In many countries, measures are taken or being prepared aiming at spying and monitoring its citizens. UPR is a tool to protect your data against unsolicited access and is an excellent choice for people seeking complete privacy and advanced security features.
Good encryption is one of the most important measures to protect your data. Ubuntu Privacy Remix contains the popular cryptographical software TrueCrypt and GnuPG. However, encryption must be implemented correctly to protect your data, and encryption alone cannot provide complete security.
Trojans, rootkits, and keyloggers can lower or even circumvent the security of cryptographic software. For example, software like Microsoft Office or Google Desktop creates an unencrypted copy on the hard disk when opening files from an encrypted TrueCrypt-Volume. Or a Trojan that waits for you to open a TrueCrypt-Container, mailing your sensitive files to someone else at the next opportunity. Or malicious software that logs your keystrokes, including the passphrase for your secret GPG-Key, and mailing it along with the key to some unknown attacker, could read all your past and future emails.
Security is a system, and these examples demonstrate that security means protecting your entire working environment, and that security solutions like UPR is a comprehensive solution to keeping your data safe. Sensitive data should be edited, de- and encrypted with a system that never has or had contact with the internet, cannot leave data unencrypted on the hard drive unnoticed, and offers no opportunity for spyware to permanently install onto the system.
UPR is based on Ubuntu 8.04 (Hardy Heron) and considered by many as the best solution for every geek or privacy-conscious individual. The UPR is not for everyone, but if you are looking for complete control over your privacy, we recommend you to give UPR a try.
The risk of theft of private data arises not only from conventional criminals but also from trojans, rootkits, keyloggers, and spyware. In many countries, measures are taken or being prepared aiming at spying and monitoring its citizens. UPR is a tool to protect your data against unsolicited access and is an excellent choice for people seeking complete privacy and advanced security features.
Good encryption is one of the most important measures to protect your data. Ubuntu Privacy Remix contains the popular cryptographical software TrueCrypt and GnuPG. However, encryption must be implemented correctly to protect your data, and encryption alone cannot provide complete security.
Trojans, rootkits, and keyloggers can lower or even circumvent the security of cryptographic software. For example, software like Microsoft Office or Google Desktop creates an unencrypted copy on the hard disk when opening files from an encrypted TrueCrypt-Volume. Or a Trojan that waits for you to open a TrueCrypt-Container, mailing your sensitive files to someone else at the next opportunity. Or malicious software that logs your keystrokes, including the passphrase for your secret GPG-Key, and mailing it along with the key to some unknown attacker, could read all your past and future emails.
Security is a system, and these examples demonstrate that security means protecting your entire working environment, and that security solutions like UPR is a comprehensive solution to keeping your data safe. Sensitive data should be edited, de- and encrypted with a system that never has or had contact with the internet, cannot leave data unencrypted on the hard drive unnoticed, and offers no opportunity for spyware to permanently install onto the system.
UPR is based on Ubuntu 8.04 (Hardy Heron) and considered by many as the best solution for every geek or privacy-conscious individual. The UPR is not for everyone, but if you are looking for complete control over your privacy, we recommend you to give UPR a try.
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