Whonix
Superior Internet Privacy with Whonix
Whonix is a free, open-source Linux distribution designed to anonymize all internet activity by routing traffic through the Tor network inside a virtual machine. It is based on Kicksecure, a hardened Linux platform, providing protections against IP leaks, browser fingerprinting, and malware. Users run it like an app within their existing operating system at no cost.
Whonix runs as a virtual machine on the user's existing OS and forces all internet traffic through the Tor network, creating an isolated, hardened environment that prevents leaks and tracking.
Privacy-conscious individuals seeking strong online anonymity
Background.
- Status
- launched
- Business model
- open-source
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