Privacy Tool Box
Digital Tools for Living Off the Surveillance Grid
DNS Leak Test
Fast test to see whether your DNS requests are going through your VPN or leaking to your ISP.
Whoer.net
Displays IP address, DNS, system info, anonymity score, and proxy detection.
Have I Been Pwned
Check if your email or phone number has been in a known data breach.
Am I Unique?
Compares your browser fingerprint against others to show how easily you can be tracked.
Security Headers
Checks if a site implements secure HTTP headers like CSP, HSTS, etc.
VirusTotal
Scan URLs or files with dozens of antivirus engines.
URLVoid
Checks website reputation across multiple threat intel sources.
Hybrid Analysis
Deep scanning and behavioral analysis of files and URLs in sandbox environments.
Blacklight
Reveals ads, third-party trackers, and session recorders used by websites.
Cover Your Tracks (EFF)
Tests how well your browser protects against tracking and fingerprinting.
BrowserLeaks
Extremely detailed browser fingerprinting and leak tests: DNS, WebRTC, canvas, etc.
EFF Dice Passphrase Generator
Generate secure, memorable passphrases using diceware methodology.
Key Length
View recommended cryptographic key sizes across common encryption algorithms.
IPLeak.net
Checks for exposed IP addresses, DNS leaks, WebRTC leaks, and geolocation info.
OpenSnitch
Interactive Linux application firewall that alerts you on outbound connections and logs network activity.
Browser Fingerprint Testers
Web tools like EFF’s Cover Your Tracks that reveal how unique your browser fingerprint is.
Email Leak Tests
Services like Have I Been Pwned that check if your email or phone number appears in known data breaches.
OSINT Scraping Tools
Toolkits (e.g., Photon, IntelTechniques) for uncovering publicly exposed personal data across multiple sources.
Pi-hole
Network-wide ad and tracker blocker using DNS sinkholing to block domains at the network level.
Exodus Privacy
Static analysis tool that scans Android apps for embedded trackers and permissions.
TrackerControl & NetGuard
Android firewall apps that monitor and block outgoing connections per app via a local VPN interface.
Mobile Verification Toolkit (MVT)
Command-line forensic toolkit to scan device backups for indicators of spyware like Pegasus.
SnoopSnitch
Android app for detecting IMSI catchers and mobile network attacks through radio signal analysis.
Nextcloud
Self-hosted cloud suite for file sync, calendars, contacts, and more under full user control.
CryptPad
Web-based office collaboration suite with end-to-end encryption for pads, spreadsheets, and kanban boards.
KeePassXC
Offline password manager storing credentials in an encrypted vault with support for key files and hardware tokens.
VeraCrypt
Open-source disk encryption software for creating encrypted containers or encrypting entire drives.
Mullvad VPN
Privacy-focused VPN service with anonymous account creation, no logs, and support for WireGuard and OpenVPN.
OnionShare
Tor-based tool for anonymous file sharing and ephemeral website hosting via .onion URLs.
Fediverse Apps
Decentralized social platforms (Mastodon, PixelFed, PeerTube) using ActivityPub for interoperable networking.
Tor Browser & Network
Free, open-source browser and overlay network that routes traffic through volunteer relays to anonymize your connection and bypass censorship.
Element (Matrix client)
Open-source client for the Matrix protocol offering end-to-end encrypted text, voice, and video chats.
Signal Private Messenger
Open-source, end-to-end encrypted messaging app for text, voice, and video calls with minimal metadata retention.
Jami
Peer-to-peer encrypted communication app using a distributed hash table instead of centralized servers.
Briar
Peer-to-peer encrypted messaging app that works without central servers, using Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or Tor.
Monero
Privacy-centric cryptocurrency using ring signatures, stealth addresses, and confidential transactions for untraceable payments.
Session Messenger
Decentralized, metadata-minimizing messenger using a blockchain-backed network with anonymous IDs.
Hardware Privacy Gadgets
Physical tools like Faraday bags, USB data blockers, and camera/mic covers to prevent tracking and unauthorized access.
Tails OS
Live operating system that routes all traffic through Tor and leaves no trace on the host machine.
Qubes OS
Security-focused desktop OS using virtualization to compartmentalize tasks into isolated domains.
GrapheneOS
Privacy- and security-hardened mobile OS based on Android, fully de-Googled for Pixel devices.
LineageOS & CalyxOS
Community-driven Android replacements for de-Googling smartphones, with optional microG support.
Librem 5 & PinePhone
Privacy-focused smartphones with open hardware and physical kill switches for mic, camera, and baseband.