Introduction

As a relatively new penetration tester, I’ve quickly learned that maintaining anonymity and security is crucial not just for my work, but also for my online activities. As someone who has always valuee their privacy and works to minimize their digital footprint by default, I was eager to explore ways to protect myself while still conducting research and testing tools.

Penetration testing has taught me the importance of being visible online, at least in a controlled environment. However, as a private individual, I also want to avoid unnecessary attention from authorities, malicious actors or even my ISP. In this article, I’ll share my journey of setting up a multi-layered internet access system using Kali Linux, a proxy, and a VPN to achieve “ghost mode”. This configuration allows me to operate invisibly (hopefully) online, avoiding potential risks and maintaining the confidentiality of my activities.