Anonymity Toolkit

Reference configurations and utilities for reducing network observability and resisting correlation. These tools demonstrate principles rather than providing turnkey solutions.

Principles

Observability Reduction

Every network interaction leaves traces. Anonymity tools aim to reduce the information available to observers—not eliminate it entirely, which is not achievable.

Correlation Resistance

Linking separate activities to the same identity is often easier than identifying individuals directly. Tools should break correlation across sessions, networks, and time.

Threat Model Alignment

Anonymity tools are only useful when matched to a specific threat model. Tools that protect against casual observation may fail against dedicated adversaries.

Reference Configurations

Tor Configuration

Baseline configurations for Tor clients and hidden services, with documentation of tradeoffs between usability and security.

Traffic Shaping

Utilities for padding, delaying, and batching traffic to resist timing analysis. Performance costs are documented.

Identity Isolation

Patterns for separating activities into distinct identity contexts. Browser profiles, network namespaces, and compartmentalization strategies.

Limitations

• Anonymity tools do not protect against endpoint compromise
• User behavior can undermine technical protections
• Metadata leakage exists at every layer
• No tool provides absolute anonymity

These tools raise the cost of surveillance. They do not make surveillance impossible.