XPost: alt.comp.os.windows-10, alt.comp.os.windows-11   
   From: marion@facts.com   
      
   Given the golden rules of privacy are to remain as anonymous as possible,   
   and, based on recent suggestions in the Firefox newsgroup by Mike Easter   
    *Is there a de-mozzilla'd Firefox (similar to degoogled chromium)?*   
       
      
   Which itself was based on a DIY tutorial on creating a privacy browser:   
    *Tutorial: DIY build your own lightweight privacy web browser*   
    <>   
      
   Where the DIY tutorial essentially added these extensions to an   
   already stripped-down (de-Googled, de-Mozilla'd) web browser.   
    1. User-Agent Switcher and Manager : version 0_6_4   
       User-Agent Switcher and Manager, Spoofs browser identity   
    2. uBlock Origin : version 1_65_0   
       uBlock Origin, Blocks ads and trackers   
    3. NoScript : version 13_0_8   
       NoScript, Blocks JavaScript selectively   
    4. Cookie AutoDelete : version 3_8_2   
       Cookie AutoDelete, Deletes cookies after tab close   
    5. Font Fingerprint Defender : version 0_1_6   
       Font Fingerprint Defender, Obscures font-based fingerprinting   
    6. WebRTC Control : version 0_3_3   
       WebRTC Control, Prevents IP leaks via WebRTC   
    7. Location Guard (V3) : version 3_0_0   
       Location Guard, Spoofs geolocation   
    8. Referer Control : version 1_35   
       Referer Control, Controls HTTP referer headers   
    9. Skip Redirect : version 2_3_6   
       Skip Redirect, Bypasses redirect tracking   
    10. StayInTab : version 1_0   
       StayInTab, Prevents tab hijacking   
    11. ClearURLs : version 1_26_0   
       ClearURLs, Removes tracking parameters from URLs   
    12. Decentraleyes : version 3_0_0   
       Decentraleyes, Serves local versions of CDN resources   
    13. LocalCDN : version 2_6_79   
       LocalCDN, Similar to Decentraleyes, broader scope   
    14. Trace - Online Tracking Protection : version 3_0_6   
       Trace, Blocks various tracking techniques   
    15. Canvas Blocker - Fingerprint Protect : version 0_2_2   
       Canvas Blocker, Obscures canvas fingerprinting   
    16. Browsec VPN - Free no-registration VPN : version 3_92_2   
       Browsec VPN, Encrypts traffic and masks IP   
    17. Privacy Badger : version 2025_5_30   
       Privacy Badger, Learns and blocks trackers dynamically   
    18. CthulhuJs (Anti-Fingerprint) : version 8_0_6   
       CthulhuJs, Anti-fingerprint script injection   
      
   It would be nice to create a "burner persona" on a desktop PC if we can.   
   How can we create a disposable persona on our home PC?   
      
   I don't know how (without cross contamination).   
   But it would certainly be useful to create a free burner persona on a PC.   
      
   What steps would we need?   
   Hell, I don't know.   
      
   But I'm gonna guess below, with the hopes that others can help fill it in.   
      
   1. We may need to strategize about data discipline while on the net   
   2. Which means we likely need to create a free virtual machine on our PC   
   3. And in that virtual machine, we likely need to run a free VPN   
   4. And then a purpose-built privacy web browser to communicate   
   5. Likely with a burner virtual phone number (if it's even possible)   
   6. Which then enables a number of trusted burner emails (for validation)   
   7. Which then culminate in the ability to buy crypto online   
   8. Which, of course, means spending that crypto to get stuff   
   9. And then, we have to get/use that stuff in a brand new VM session   
   10. After which, we reset everything back to factory defaults to start anew   
      
   Is it possible to create a simple free burner persona on your PC?   
   Dunno.   
      
   Is it disposable and hence easily repeatable with simple resets?   
   I have no idea.   
      
   What are the missing steps in the above "plan of action"?   
   How would I know.   
      
   What else do we need to do, tactically, to repeatedly create that burner   
   persona on our PCs, and then wipe it out once used, to start fresh again?   
      
   Thinking harder about the problem set Mike Easter initially proposed,   
   maybe we can add some of these additions to my initial thoughts?   
   11. Be able to swap components such as the VPN or the OS or the VM   
   12. For example, maybe boot to a live OS (like Tails or Whonix)   
   13. Choose to use any desired encrypted DNS or VPN server mechanisms   
   14. Randomize browser fingerprinting traits (screen size, fonts, etc.)   
   15. Never reuse burner credentials or behavioral patterns   
   16. Consider using a password manager inside the VM to store burner logins   
   17. Automatically scrub metadata from any files uploaded or downloaded   
   18. Avoid installing any software that leaks personal information   
   19. Use disposable email services or aliasing tools (like SimpleLogin)   
   20. Keep a checklist process & test procedure to ensure a full reset   
      
     --- Potential Open Questions ---   
    How do we prevent behavioral profiling (typing style, navigation habits)?   
    Can we automate VM creation and teardown to streamline the process?   
    Are there trusted sources for burner phone numbers that don't require ID?   
    How do we verify that the VPN isn't leaking DNS or IP info?   
    Is it safer to use Tor instead of a VPN in some cases?   
      
   The goal is to begin the process of writing a step-by-step tutorial so   
   that anyone can create a disposable burner personal on their home PC.   
      
   This is a work in progress. Contributions welcome.   
      
   --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05   
    * Origin: you cannot sedate... all the things you hate (1:229/2)