Whonix – Another great way to get your privacy back and protect yourself on the internet.

Previously I have shared my experience with Tails and Qubes OS. Now Imagine you could keep your current operation system, but add an additional layer of security into this environment.

Whonix is a Debian based Linux OS – however you use it in a Virtual Machine, therefore within Windows, Linux or Mac OS.

Whonix contains of two Virtual Machines preconfigurations:

  • The Gateway that connect to the Tor Network
  • The Workstation – that force all the traffic through the ‘Gateway’ and therefore through the Tor Network

It is a preconfigured System that comes with a list of security features, that keeps you safe and protected and its free.

Really a great way to keep your privacy protected. I would highly recommend to use on top of this a VPN in your normal OS, that adds another layer of security.

  • VPN in Windows, Linux or MacOS
  • Whonix and the Gateway via Tor

List of all Security Features, here.

Official Website: Whonix