Ask HN: What are some practical steps to improve ones security?

4 points by hamdal 12 years ago | 2 comments

In the light of NSA revelations, I'm wondering what are some practical steps to improve ones security. I do realise that I won't be able to defend against NSA/other spying agencies, however as they create so many vulnerabilities in products I use, it's only a matter of time when ordinary criminals will start to exploit them.

Is OS X considered secure enough, or should I switch to Linux?

Is FileVault secure? How does it compare to TrueCrypt?

Which mobile platform provides better security? (I do realise that it'd be best to ditch mobile devices, but it's a rather drastic step for most people).

What software use for IM? Is there any secure solution?

tecotno 12 years ago |

'Ordinary' criminals? The distinction between ordinary and extra-ordinary criminals no longer exists in the face of a power which views every single person on the planet as a criminal (in potential, at least).

You're a criminal. Stop worrying about a distinction that the system in power doesn't make. Go get some cover.

tecotno 12 years ago |

Check out http://prism-break.org/en/