Core Principles

• Do not identify yourself in searches
• Do not let queries correlate to you
• Prevent leaks from browser and services
• Avoid storing traces anywhere

Threat Model

• Assume ISP and network monitoring
• Account for government surveillance
• Expect data brokers and ad tech
• Defend against trackers and fingerprinting

Prepare Environment

• Use a dedicated device or hardened VM
• Disable camera, mic, and spare hardware
• Keep the OS minimal and updated
• Run Tails Live for best security

Anonymize Network

• Route traffic through Tor by default
• Add obfs4 or snowflake bridges if blocked
• Use no-logs VPN before Tor when justified
• Match the transport to your environment

Harden Browser

• Run the latest Tor Browser
• Set security level to Safest
• Install no extensions or add-ons
• Never resize the window

Access Google

• Expect CAPTCHAs from Tor exit nodes
• Anticipate blocks and rate limits
• Clear everything on exit
• Treat reliable access as uncertain

Use Alternatives

• Try DuckDuckGo onion or SearxNG
• Consider Brave Search or Startpage
• Reach for Mojeek when needed
• Keep Google as a friction-heavy option

Leave Clean

• Clear history and cookies on exit
• Discard the live session
• Verify no traces remain locally
• Reset before the next mission