Some people overestimate the capabilities of anonymous operating systems, thinking that after they launch OS like Tails, they are completely protected from any enemy.
This is not true. It is extremely dangerous to have the above-mentioned attitude. An operating system is just a tool. Its effectiveness depends on the person who uses it. You should always remember that your best defense is your brain and a sense of caution; everything else is secondary.
See: Tor Anonymity: Things NOT To Do While Using Tor
Let’s see what things should be avoided when using anonymous operating systems:
Do not change any system settings, especially if you have a poor understanding of the consequences of such changes.
You do not need to tweak anything if you do not have enough experience. You should not change the proxy from SOCKS5 127.0.0.1:9050 to System Proxy Settings just because: “Everything works both ways.” Yes, everything works this way, and that way, but the first mode protects you against forgetfulness – if you at some point turn off the Tor proxy and forget to turn it back on, your real IP will not be revealed.
There is no need to try to add a VPN to Tails. If this OS does not have a native VPN support, this does not mean their programmers are crooked morons. It means that your VPN will weaken things should never using anonymous operating systems
