PrivacySexy – Maximize Your Privacy and Security with Open-Source Hardening

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Privacy.Sexy is an open-source tool designed to enhance privacy and security across multiple operating systems. It provides customizable scripts to harden your system against common vulnerabilities while maintaining usability.

Key Features of Privacy.Sexy

  • Multi-OS Support: Works on Windows, Linux, and macOS.
  • Privacy-Focused Scripts: Disables telemetry, removes bloatware, and enforces encryption.
  • Security Hardening: Configures firewalls, disables insecure protocols, and enforces secure defaults.
  • Open-Source (AGPL-3.0 Licensed): Transparent and community-driven development.

Download & Source Code

🔗 Official Site: https://privacy.sexy/
🔗 Source Code: https://github.com/undergroundwires/privacy.sexy

You Should Know: Hardening Your System with Privacy.Sexy & Manual Commands

For Windows Users

1. Disable Telemetry & Data Collection

 Disable Windows Telemetry
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection" -Name "AllowTelemetry" -Value 0

Disable Cortana
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search" -Name "AllowCortana" -Value 0

2. Remove Bloatware

 Uninstall default apps
Get-AppxPackage 3DBuilder | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage BingNews | Remove-AppxPackage

3. Enable Firewall & Block Unnecessary Services

 Enable Windows Defender Firewall
Set-NetFirewallProfile -Profile Domain,Public,Private -Enabled True

Disable SMBv1 (vulnerable protocol)
Disable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName smb1protocol

For Linux Users

1. Disable Unnecessary Services

 Stop and disable avahi-daemon (mDNS)
sudo systemctl stop avahi-daemon
sudo systemctl disable avahi-daemon

Disable IPv6 if not needed
echo "net.ipv6.conf.all.disable_ipv6 = 1" | sudo tee -a /etc/sysctl.conf
sudo sysctl -p

2. Harden SSH Access

 Edit SSH config for security
sudo nano /etc/ssh/sshd_config

Add/Modify:

PermitRootLogin no
PasswordAuthentication no
Protocol 2

3. Enable Automatic Security Updates

sudo apt install unattended-upgrades
sudo dpkg-reconfigure --priority=low unattended-upgrades

For macOS Users

1. Disable Remote Login & Analytics

 Disable Apple Analytics
defaults write /Library/Application\ Support/CrashReporter/DiagnosticMessagesHistory.plist AutoSubmit -bool false

Disable Remote Login (SSH)
sudo systemsetup -setremotelogin off

2. Enable Firewall & Stealth Mode

 Enable macOS Firewall
sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.alf globalstate -int 1

Enable Stealth Mode (hides Mac from scans)
sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.alf stealthenabled -bool true

What Undercode Say

Privacy.Sexy is a powerful tool for automating security hardening, but manual configurations ensure deeper control. Combining both methods maximizes protection.

Additional Security Practices

  • Use Full-Disk Encryption (BitLocker/LUKS/FileVault).
  • Regularly Audit Permissions: 
    sudo chmod 600 /etc/shadow  Restrict sensitive files
  • Monitor Logs for Intrusions: 
    sudo tail -f /var/log/auth.log  Check SSH login attempts
  • Employ VPNs & Zero-Trust Models for remote access.

Expected Output: A hardened system with minimized attack surfaces, disabled tracking, and enforced encryption.

Prediction

As privacy regulations tighten globally, tools like Privacy.Sexy will become essential for enterprises and individuals alike. Expect more AI-driven auto-hardening solutions in the future.

References:

Reported By: Ouardi Mohamed – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
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