The Zero Trace Pen is a live operating system that you can start on almost any computer from a USB drive. It aims at preserving your privacy and anonymity and helps you to:
- use the Internet anonymously and circumvent censorship
- leave no trace on the computer you are using it on
- use state-of-the-art cryptographic tools to encrypt your files, emails, and instant messaging
As you can see this is somewhat of a dream device for privacy seekers. Everything you need to conduct business has been pre-installed and pre-configured for you. All you need to do is plug it in and get started.
Here is the Zero Trace Pen (1.0) desktop. Pretty neat isn’t it?
Is the Zero Trace Pen necessary?
100%. I know what you’re probably thinking “I’m a small timer. No one cares about me.” Allow me to give you an example.
Let’s say one day you decide to “raw dog” Tor Browser on your Windows machine and place an order for some goods. Everything seems to be going fine and dandy until you realize your package hasn’t arrived yet.
Now after checking the tracking number repeatedly (STUPID!) it finally shows that the package delivery has been delayed and is currently being held at customs. Your vendor f*cked up and didn’t package the goods correctly.
Now an investigation is underway. One possible scenario is that they will release it from customs and deliver it as usual, then raid your house shortly after once you’re in full “possession.” This is called a controlled delivery.
Now since you did this all on your Windows computer, they will find all the evidence they need to prove that you made the order.
Now with the Zero Trace Pen, this won’t happen. There would be no trace for them to find, giving you a lot of leverage in court.
Not only does the Zero Trace Pen prevent you from being tracked. But it also provides damage control, if something out of your hands goes wrong.
