How To Completely Disappear Online (And Never Be Found Again)

Published on July 19, 2023
Duration: 5:05

This video by ex-CIA officer Jason Hanson provides actionable steps to significantly reduce your online presence. Key strategies include deleting social media, using LLCs to obscure ownership, employing data removal services like DeleteMe, creating dummy accounts with non-standard security answers, utilizing secure communication tools like ProtonMail and Signal, and masking your IP address with a VPN. The advice focuses on comprehensive digital anonymity and protection against social engineering.

Quick Summary

To disappear online, delete social media, remove personal data from public sites, and use LLCs for ownership privacy. Utilize data removal services like DeleteMe, create dummy accounts with fake security answers, and employ secure communication tools like ProtonMail and Signal.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Disappearing Online
  2. 00:08Tip 1: Delete Everything Online
  3. 01:12Data Removal Services Explained
  4. 01:52Tip 2: Create Dummy Accounts
  5. 02:59Tip 3: Secure Communication Methods
  6. 03:57Tip 4: Use a VPN

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the first steps to disappearing online?

Begin by deleting all your social media accounts and removing any personal information, like your home address, from public websites. Consider using legal structures like LLCs to obscure ownership of assets.

How can I protect my online identity from being tracked?

Use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to encrypt your internet traffic and mask your location. Avoid using public Wi-Fi without a VPN, and create dummy email accounts with non-standard security answers.

What services can help remove personal data from the internet?

Services like 'DeleteMe' can automate the process of removing your personal data from public databases and search engines. This helps reduce your digital footprint significantly.

What are the best tools for secure online communication?

For secure email, use private services like ProtonMail or Mailfence. For messaging, opt for encrypted apps such as Signal, WhatsApp, or Telegram to protect your conversations.

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