Whonix host live mode

Does Whonix have persistent storage?

A major Whonix ™ advantage over Live CDs is that Tor's data directory is still available after reboot due to persistent storage.

Can I run Whonix from USB?

Current Situation[edit] Yes, Whonix ™ can be used on a USB. Select a suitable host operating system. Install it on USB.

Is Whonix a VM?

Watertight Privacy Architecture

Whonix handles all your activity in a virtual machine and forces all Internet traffic through the Tor network to provide the strongest protection of your IP address.

What is Whonix live mode?

Whonix ™ has the boot option Live Mode - this means that nothing is saved and Whonix ™ forgets everything you've done after your session. This feature has been long requested and is very suitable for use cases involving sensitive data. Whonix ™ Live Mode is available for Whonix ™ as host OS as well as guest OS.

Can Whonix leak IP?

Whonix ™ will not leak a user's IP address / location while using Skype or other VoIP protocols, although it is fairly difficult to anonymize voice over these channels.

Is Whonix untraceable?

Whonix ™ is an anonymous operating system that runs like an app and routes all Internet traffic through the Tor anonymity network. It offers privacy protection and anonymity online and is available for all major operating systems.

How much RAM do I need for Whonix?

Whonix-Workstation ™ Xfce can be run with with as little as 512 MB RAM, but resource intensive operations like upgrades can leave the virtual machine in a frozen state. Assign more RAM during upgrades; 1280 MB RAM should be more than enough.

Do hackers use USB drives?

Hackers can use USB sticks to infect your computers with malware that can detect when you plug in the USB drive and then download malicious code.

Does Whonix need a VPN?

Qubes-Whonix ™ users have the option to use a #Separate VPN-Gateway but could also install the VPN software #Inside Whonix-Gateway ™.) When using a Whonix-Gateway ™ virtual machine, connect to a VPN using software on the host operating system (and not on the Whonix-Workstation ™ nor Whonix-Gateway ™).

Do hackers use VM?

It's certainly possible for a virtual machine to become compromised, especially if you access it on a mobile device in a place with public Wi-Fi. Just like all devices going on a public Wi-Fi system, hackers could infiltrate your OS if not taking proper security measures.

Can I install Whonix in VMware?

VMware Whonix ™ Support Status[edit]

Declined feature request. Although pairing Whonix ™ with VMware is occasionally reported as functional, it is considered highly experimental and recommended against. It is far safer to use a supported platform.

Does Whonix save files?

If you are using the default anon-whonix VM, saved files are persistent. The disposable whonix-ws-15-dvm is not persistent and will not save files after shutting it down.

Is Whonix more secure than Tails?

Both Tails and Whonix route pretty much all their traffic through the Tor Network, but Whonix has better defense against a lot more attack vectors (see https://www.whonix.org/wiki/Comparison_with_Others), in that regard it might be better for you, if that is what you seek.

What are 3 types of persistent storage?

Persistent storage systems can be in the form of file, block or object storage.

What is the difference between Whonix and Qubes?

Qubes OS creates a series of increasingly trusted virtual machines so that activities taking place in an untrusted virtual machine cannot affect applications in others. Whonix has a two-part system whereby you perform all your work in a virtual machine workstation.

How much RAM do I need for Whonix?

Is Whonix better than VPN?

The host of security considerations suggest that relying purely on a VPN service for anonymity is unrealistic. Whonix ™ is more powerful for anonymity than a VPN.

Can you get a virus on Tails OS?

Tails protects you from viruses and malware on your usual operating system. This is because Tails runs independently from other operating systems. But your Tails might be corrupted if you install from a compromised operating system.

Does Edward Snowden use Qubes?

I use Qubes and a Whonix gateway literally everyday, but you can't simply throw Qubes at a non-technical journalist and have them not get you arrested. Qubes is intended for people who understand how a network operates and what a virtual machine is. Most journalists don't.

Does Whonix need a VPN?

Can you hack with Qubes OS?

Using Qubes OS to host a "hacking" laboratory

Qubes OS is a hypervisor based operating system. Qubes OS can host various operating systems such as Linux, Unix or Windows and run them in parallel. Qubes OS can therefore be used to host your own "hacking" laboratory.