Whonix - Superior Internet Privacy

Superior Internet Privacy with Whonix

As handy as an app - delivering maximum anonymity and security.

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Whonix gives your desktop
Maximum privacy and anonymity on the Internet
More reliability and security than any other tool on the market!

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Whonix runs like an app inside your operating system - keeping you safe and anonymous. Whonix is available for

Windows

Linux

MacOS

Qubes

KVM

On USB

ISO

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	Whonix	VPNs
Hidden IP address (basic) Your IP address acts as a global unique identifier which is linked to your real identity. Any website or server you are connecting to knows your IP address. Most Internet Service Providers (ISPs) keep a log of IP addresses assigned to you and when you used them. The IP address reveals your approximate physical location to any destination you connect to.
Hidden Identity Even if your IP is hidden trackers can use "Fingerprinting" techniques to identify you. Hiding your identity is harder than just hiding your IP! Whonix protects from browser fingerprinting, and website traffic fingerprinting.
No Logging Whonix cannot log user IP addresses or activity. This is due to a fundamental architecture design decision to keep maximum user privacy. Most VPNs have a policy of not storing any user data. But if they were forced to do so they could start storing user data easily.
Leak Shield Even if a connection is tunneled it can be hijacked inside the browser. One leaky connection already compromises the user's anonymity. Whonix has a watertight leak shield. Some VPN providers also have a fail-closed mechanism however the quality varies very much and fails against malware.
Server Relays avg. The servers used for tunneling MUST NOT know the user. This is only possible if there are multiple and independent servers as relays on a strict need-to-know basis and onion-layered encryption. Some VPN providers provide double VPN but it’s still the same provider and lacks distributed trust by design.	3	1
Virus / Malware Protection A malware (virus) free system is crucial because a lot malware is stealing the user's data and identity. Whonix is based on Kicksecure, a hardened, well documented Linux so the user is already safer. Some VPN subscriptions contain anti-malware scanners but their capability is limited . A better approach is to prevent any malware from entering the system through security hardening and knowledge.
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Keyboard Typing Cloak Trackers can identify their targets by their keyboard typing style. Whonix prevents this kind of attack.
Timestamp Attack Protection Trackers can identify their targets by minimal divergence from the standard time in the network requests called time attacks. Whonix prevents this kind of attack.
App Stream Isolation In Whonix distinct pre-installed applications are routed through different network paths for maximum security.
Open Source / Freedom Whonix has a full dedication to Open Source and Freedom Software. Only some VPNs have open source elements and even less are fully Open Source.
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Learn More: Whonix versus VPNs

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For the even more paranoid, there is a lesser-known Tor-enabled OS called Whonix

I use Qubes and a Whonix gateway literally everyday

Whonix adds a layer of anonymity to your business tasks.

Whonix is about as anonymous as an OS can get before it all becomes too inconvenient for normal use.

All of our staff are aware, for anything privacy critical, Whonix is our go-to solution. Anybody who takes privacy serious should have a Whonix VM at least.

Whonix, an operating system you can run in a virtual machine to maximize your online anonymity; it’s ideal for maintaining a secret identity.

Das linux-basierte Betriebssystem Whonix setzt von Anfang an auf Sicherheit.

Whonix protects user anonymity by routing internet connections through Tor’s network.

Tarnkappe - Mit Whonix anonym im Internet surfen

Viele Webseiten verfolgen ihre Besucher mit ausgeklügelten Trackingmechanismen. Whonix macht Schluss damit, ohne dass man Browser-Einstellungen ändern muss.

The Internet was not designed with anonymity in mind, but things have changed. Anonymity has become a necessary and legitimate objective in many applications.

This split design allows the user to remain completely anonymous and mitigates the risk of DNS leaks, which reveal private information such as your web browsing history.

Das linux-basierte Betriebssystem Whonix setzt von Anfang an auf Sicherheit.

Whonix protects user anonymity by routing internet connections through Tor’s network.

Tarnkappe - Mit Whonix anonym im Internet surfen

Viele Webseiten verfolgen ihre Besucher mit ausgeklügelten Trackingmechanismen. Whonix macht Schluss damit, ohne dass man Browser-Einstellungen ändern muss.

The Internet was not designed with anonymity in mind, but things have changed. Anonymity has become a necessary and legitimate objective in many applications.

This split design allows the user to remain completely anonymous and mitigates the risk of DNS leaks, which reveal private information such as your web browsing history.

Das linux-basierte Betriebssystem Whonix setzt von Anfang an auf Sicherheit.

Whonix protects user anonymity by routing internet connections through Tor’s network.

Tarnkappe - Mit Whonix anonym im Internet surfen

Viele Webseiten verfolgen ihre Besucher mit ausgeklügelten Trackingmechanismen. Whonix macht Schluss damit, ohne dass man Browser-Einstellungen ändern muss.

The Internet was not designed with anonymity in mind, but things have changed. Anonymity has become a necessary and legitimate objective in many applications.

This split design allows the user to remain completely anonymous and mitigates the risk of DNS leaks, which reveal private information such as your web browsing history.

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Whonix handles all your activity in a virtual machine, forcing all Internet traffic through the Tor network, providing reliable IP hiding and the strongest protection for your IP address.

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Elite Spy Defense

Hiding your identity is harder than just hiding your IP. Whonix provides a full spectrum anti-tracking protection.

Maximum Anonymity

Whonix provides maximum anonymity by design by utilizing the best privacy technologies and research.

12 Years of Success

For over 12 years we have successfully protected our users from everyday trackers and even from high level attacks. And we're just getting started!

Cyber Security Best Practices

You can't be anonymous without being secure. Security hardened operating system Kicksecure is the core of Whonix.

Bulletproof IP protection

Whonix has powerful protection measures against trackers, malware and many more attack vectors to get your IP address.

Cloaking your typing style

Your typing behavior can be used to identify you. Whonix prevents this with a cloak for your keystrokes.

Hosting Location Hidden Servers

Whonix is the safest way to Host Location Hidden Services / Onion Services.

Tor Connection Destination Viewer (tor-ctrl-observer)

tor-ctrl-observer shows connection information of applications using Tor.

Warrant Canary

A canary confirms that no warrants have ever been served on the Whonix project.

Based on Debian

Whonix is based on Debian, one of the most reliable Linux distributions.

Digitally signed releases

Downloads are signed so genuine Whonix releases can be verified.

SUID Disabler and Permission Hardener

SUID Disabler and Permission Hardener enhances system security by strengthening the isolation of Linux user accounts and more.

Time Attack Protection

Sophisticated attackers can identify you by the milliseconds that your system clock deviates from standard time. Whonix prevents this.

Not even WE know

Whonix has a strong organisational separation which means: Even we do not have access to IP connection logs!

The Everything Tor OS

All traffic is routed through the Tor anonymity network. No exceptions. Whonix is the "All Tor Operating System".

Virtualizer friendly

Since Whonix runs in a virtualizer it provides an abstraction layer from the host operating system. This hides hardware serial numbers and prevents host file leaks.

Anonymous Web Server

Anonymously hosting a web server such as nginx is extremely difficult. With Whonix it's possible to host an IP hidden server, even for clearnet access!

Tor Browser

Tor Browser is optimized for anonymity, provides protection from browser fingerprinting. And millions of daily users help you blend in with the crowd. Anonymity loves company.

Kernel Self Protection Settings

Whonix uses strong Kernel Hardening Settings as recommended by the Kernel Self Protection Project (KSPP).

Live Mode

Booting into Live Mode is as simple as choosing Live Mode in the boot menu. After the session, all data will be gone.

Based on Linux

Linux is highly reliable, secure, free and open source. That's why Whonix is based on Kicksecure which is based on Linux.

Onion Website Option

Our website offers an alternative onion version. This offers a higher connection security between the user and the server.

Advanced Firewall

Our Firewall is configured specifically for anonymously and securely using the Internet.

Virus Protection

Whonix provides additional security hardening measures and user education for better protection from virus attacks.

Brute Force Defense

Whonix protects Linux user accounts against brute force attacks by using pam faillock.

Risk Minimization

AppArmor profiles restrict the capabilities of commonly used, high-risk applications.

Stream Isolation

Distinct applications are isolated and routed through different paths in the network.

Strong Linux User Account Separation

Linux User Account Separation is not always a given on Linux systems. In Whonix it is.

Strong Anonymity, privacy and security settings

Well researched and tested privacy and security settings improve your anonymity against known attacks.

Extensive Documentation

The more you know, the safer you can be: Extensive Whonix Documentation

Vibrant Community

Our vibrant Whonix community features Forums, Contributors and RSS.

Console Lockdown

Legacy login methods can be a security risk. Console Lockdown disables them for improved security hardening.

Swap File Creator

Running low on RAM isn't a security problem with swap-file-creator. It will create an encrypted swap file.

Entropy Enhancements

Better encryption thanks to preinstalled random number generators.