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Whonix (formerly TorBOX) is a Debian-based Linux distribution that provides a high level of security for its users. For anonymity, this OS uses VirtualBox and Tor, which ensures the user's IP and DNS addresses are encrypted and protected from unauthorized access. The system was released in February 2012, and its latest version, version 15, was published in July 2019.
The Whonix operating system includes two pre-configured virtual machines (Whonix-Gateway and Whonix-Workstation), which are connected to each other via an isolated network. It is compatible with any operating system that supports the official version of VirtualBox, such as Windows, OS X, Linux, and Solaris. To install the anonymized system, download both images and import them into VirtualBox.
The Whonix-Gateway virtual machine operates over the Tor network and acts as an internet gateway, while Whonix-Workstation operates 100% isolated. The Whonix OS operates by routing all network connections between the user's computer and external resources through the Tor network, including traffic for all processes and applications. The
Tor network encrypts file paths to hide the end user's IP and DNS address using onion routing technology. To achieve this, data packets are pre-encrypted on the user's computer and sent to the destination through three proxy servers: an entry node, an intermediate node, and an exit node. Each node (the computers of other Tor users) decrypts only one portion of the data and forwards it further along the chain.
The Whonix operating system's functionality allows for DNS resolution via DNSSEC and DNSCrypt using the Tor network. Users of this OS can also tunnel UDP through Tor, perform sophisticated VPN and proxy work, and configure Tor access to a number of anonymity networks: I2P, Freenet, Mixmaster, JonDonym, and RetroShare.
Whonix OS also allows you to join chats via XChat and TorChat, as well as anonymize VoIP services via Mumble. Various Tor + VPN tool combinations can be used, such as routing traffic through a VPN-Tor-VPN route to ensure a high level of data security.
The Whonix operating system includes two pre-configured virtual machines (Whonix-Gateway and Whonix-Workstation), which are connected to each other via an isolated network. It is compatible with any operating system that supports the official version of VirtualBox, such as Windows, OS X, Linux, and Solaris. To install the anonymized system, download both images and import them into VirtualBox.
The Whonix-Gateway virtual machine operates over the Tor network and acts as an internet gateway, while Whonix-Workstation operates 100% isolated. The Whonix OS operates by routing all network connections between the user's computer and external resources through the Tor network, including traffic for all processes and applications. The
Tor network encrypts file paths to hide the end user's IP and DNS address using onion routing technology. To achieve this, data packets are pre-encrypted on the user's computer and sent to the destination through three proxy servers: an entry node, an intermediate node, and an exit node. Each node (the computers of other Tor users) decrypts only one portion of the data and forwards it further along the chain.
The Whonix operating system's functionality allows for DNS resolution via DNSSEC and DNSCrypt using the Tor network. Users of this OS can also tunnel UDP through Tor, perform sophisticated VPN and proxy work, and configure Tor access to a number of anonymity networks: I2P, Freenet, Mixmaster, JonDonym, and RetroShare.
Whonix OS also allows you to join chats via XChat and TorChat, as well as anonymize VoIP services via Mumble. Various Tor + VPN tool combinations can be used, such as routing traffic through a VPN-Tor-VPN route to ensure a high level of data security.