The DemocraKey X (Version 4.0) is now available for immediate download. The DemocraKey now includes a launcher which runs upon key insertion. It brings up a window allowing you to build Truecrypt Volumes, Mount Encrypted Drives, Surf anonymous, Send Encryted Email, Run a Virus Scan, and more.

• Tor Browser – For anonymous web browsing without using an insecure anonymous proxy
• Clamwin Portable – To check the host computer for viruses, and to clean before surfing anonymously
• Thunderbird Portable – Send anonymous email or encrypted email with Enigmail and GnuPGP
• TrueCrypt – Create hidden volumes and encrypt your files so they are unreadable
• Abiword – View and Edit Documents from your secured directories

To get started, run the installer. You can now install to a directory on the Desktop, and run your DemocraKey from your own computer, if you choose. Otherwise, simply extract to the root directory of the removable media of your choice. You’ll be able to insert your key and have it autorun when needed.

Surfing Anonymous

When you click to surf anonymous, TOR will run and launch a Portable Firefox. At the bottom right hand corner of your browser, you’ll see whether or not TOR is enabled. To surf anonymous, you’ll need to enable TOR. Press CTRL+2 to enable TOR browsing. You will now be browsing anonymous.

This is a little bit slower than normal, so use it only when necessary.

Securing Files with Encryption

The DemocraKey uses TrueCrypt to encrypt all of your files. TrueCrypt creates a password protect folder for you to put any files into. These files are all automatically encrypted once they are saved in the folder.

To get started, click Create Secure Folder in DemocraKey X. A wizard will pop up and walk you through the creation of creating an encrypted file container. Click next, and click create Standard Truecrypt Volume.

Select a location in your DemocraKey installation, and name your file. Make sure and give it the extension “.tc”. You’ll then be able to see your file later, when it’s necessary to mount it.

Select AES encryption, and click next. Type in a file size you’d like to keep your hidden files in. A good size for text and a few images is 200 MB.

Finally, enter your password twice. Click next, and at the final screen you’ll be asked to move your mouse around to generate randomness. Do this, then hit enter. Your secure folder will be created. Click exit to leave the file creator.

Opening Secure Folders

In the DemocraKey launcher, click Open Secure Folder. A window will pop up. Select your drive, and then down where it says Volume, click select file. Browse to the file you created earlier, and hit enter. Then click the bottom left button that says Mount.

Your secure folder should pop up as a new drive attached to your computer. Copy and paste files here as necessary. They’ll all be automatically encrypted.

Closing Secure Folders

Simply click Eject Secure Folder in the DemocraKey launcher. All encrypted mounted drives will be unplugged and unreadable without entering the password once more.

Announcing Invisible Search

We also included our latest project as the default search engine, invisiblesearch.com. It’s currently in development, but we aim to have a completely hidden search engine within the next few weeks. We’re worried by how relevant ads are getting through Google. Simply searching for certain products now gives you Adsense ads relevant to your search history. This is getting unacceptable.

Invisiblesearch.com keeps no tracks of what you search, and also hides what you searched for from the site you visit. In the future, all search terms will be obfuscated, so somebody sniffing on your searches at the ISP level will have no idea what you’ve been searching for. We feel this is an important feature in a search engine.

Download Now

Get the DemocraKey X Installer over at Sourceforge.net. Run the executable, and it will install to the path you specify. If you’re putting it on a USB key, make sure you extract it to the Root folder to have the DemocraKey launch when run. Otherwise, double click DemocraKey.exe to run the DemocraKey.

The Portable Privacy Suite is Now a Complete Operating System

The Wikileaks case has proven that people who choose to leak information are being tracked. A group calling themselves “Project Vigilant” said they traced back the upload that put Bradley Manning in jail. They admitted active monitoring to over 250 million IP addresses.

In response to their choice to track leaks, and report them to the government, we’ve released our own “privacy enhanced” version of OpenSuse.

The goal of this LiveCD is to create a non-unique browser footprint. We want the same browser footprint running everywhere, and we want to provide an untraceable leaking and information access point. For some, sharing information is outlawed, and for others, viewing information is outlawed.

The DemocraKey LiveCD aims to give both sides of the equation their fair turn to speak and share information without fear of being prosecuted by repressive regimes.

The Technology Behind the DemocraKey LiveCD

The DemocraKey LiveCD is based on OpenSUSE 11.3. The LiveCD loads up TOR (the onion router) on boot, includes the following software to enhance anonyminity:

• Vidallia for user friendly TOR settings
• Polipo for a secure proxy through TOR
• Firefox enhanced for Privacy with:

• Cookie Culler – Manage cookies and delete trackers
• FlashBlock – Manage and block flash
• TorButton – Easy acccess to enable and disable TOR

• Thunderbird with Enigmail – for encrypted mail communications
• GnuPG – for GnuPG management of encryption keys
• Pidgin with OTR – for secured internet messaging with verified recipients
• TrueCrypt – for strong personal file encryption
• Wireshark – for wireless network discovery
• KeepassX – for managing passwords

How to Get the LiveCD

The LiveCD is available at SourceForge. Simply click this link, and download your personal ISO. For people running in Windows, the easiest way to burn an ISO is with ISORecorder. It’s free, and once your DemocraKey LiveCD has been downloaded, it will be straightforward to burn the CD.

Once burnt, simply insert the CD and restart your computer. Your computer should automatically boot into a device selection menu and allow you to choose to boot into the DemocraKey LiveCD.

The Username is tux, and the Password is linux
Root password is also linux

How to Help

Right now, the DemocraKey LiveCD is still in beta. We’re actively looking for people to download and test out our software. Please, download your copy, and share a few copies with a few of your friends. Let people know about the need for a private way to access information.

Post this page to your Facebook, and twitter. Digg and Reddit it. We need all the support we can get to ensure equal access to information.

You can also fork our project over at Susestudio.com. If you’re comfortable using dd, you can also download a USB image, and have your own USB based DemocraKey LiveCD. It can be a bit faster, depending on what sort of a USB key you get.

Support the Project

If you’re interested in a faster version, we’re also selling USB keys preloaded with the system. These USB keys are the fastest available on the market, and approach the maximum speed possible with a USB interface. You can view more information and prices at the Purchase DemocraKey page.

Thanks

Thanks to the folks over at susestudio.com. Their technology made building this LiveCD easier than ever. Also, thanks to everyone who’s taken the time to support the DemocraKey over the years. Your purchases have made this new release possible. Thanks to the people who’ve worked on all the great Open Source projects included in this release. They are the real champions.

Finally, thanks to you for protecting freedom on thought!

Screenshots

Version 4.0 Is Now Available! Read more and download the latest version here.
It’s been a while in the making, but the DemocraKey Version 3.0 has been released in two different flavors. There is a Minimal DemocraKey, and a Full DemocraKey. The new versions are both 100% Vista compatible, and a great improvement from Version 2.0.

Minimal DemocraKey
Minimal DemocraKey is a basic, secure install of the DemocraKey.

It includes:

• Tor Browser – For anonymous web browsing without using an insecure anonymous proxy
• Clamwin Portable – To check the host computer for viruses, and to clean before surfing anonymously
• Thunderbird Portable – Send anonymous email or encrypted email with Enigmail and GnuPGP
• TrueCrypt – Create hidden volumes and encrypt your files so they are unreadable

You can download the minimal version here.
Version 4.0 Is Now Available! Read more and download the latest version here.

Full DemocraKey
Full DemocraKey is a complete, secure portable USB suite. It includes all of the applications from within the minimal install, plus:

• AbiWord Portable – Write and open documents saved within your encrypted folders
• Gimp Portable – Open and edit images saved within your encrypted folders

DemocraKey PRO
DemocraKey PRO is recommended for those who want the highest level of protection. It is a preconfigured DemocraKey Full already optimized for personal protection.

It comes with all the features of Full DemocraKey, plus custom software designed to ensure your surfing in complete anonymity, with access to the strongest personal encryption.

• Best for Business People – Automatically sync your personal files, and financial information to any computer. Automatically guarantee your security, on any computer.
• Best for Computer Protection – Keep all traces of your browsing habits hidden from the host computer. No need to delete history files, cookies, or other pieces.
• Best for Financial Security – Your computer is the weakest link in your financial security. It is worth paying extra for protection.

Purchase the DemocraKey PRO for $99 $29.95!
The DemocraKey Pro comes with features not included in the Open Source DemocraKey, including:

• Country of Origin – Choose which country to surf from, allowing you to stream videos from countries which have banned video streams.
• Boot CD – Turn any computer into a trusted, safe source with our proprietary boot CD, allowing you to edit the host computer, take files, and remove viruses safely.

You can download the full version of the DemocraKey here

Both versions are available for immediate download at Sourceforge. If you have any questions, feel free to drop them below.