Kerberos Operational Security Guide
The Kerberos security framework was built to protect users from data leaks, phishing and transactional analysis. This guide illustrates core darknet safety principles and explains how to remain anonymous while interacting with .onion endpoints, wallet systems and vendor profiles. Every action you take forms a fingerprint — opsec exists to minimize that trace until it becomes statistically invisible.
/identity hygiene
Use a fresh Tor identity for each Kerberos session. Never reveal personal details or reuse accounts between markets. Separate browsers, emails and wallets should form segment walls between personas. Forget convenience; isolation is security. Disable JavaScript and avoid using external media or downloads that can leak metadata.
/wallet safety & xmr handling
Kerberos supports Monero (XMR) as the primary currency for its privacy layer. Always generate new receiving addresses and use wallets that support view keys for proof‑of‑payment. Avoid browser‑based wallets and never re‑deposit from an exchange account as they are traceable. Preferred clients: Feather Wallet, Monero GUI, and CLI Wallet. Maintain timelocked backups stored offline.
/encrypted communication
All Kerberos support messages and vendor chats are signed with PGP fingerprints listed in the official PGP page. You must verify the sender signature for every message to avoid social engineering attacks. Strong encryption and strict PGP discipline protect users more reliably than any software firewall.
/network hardening
Use VPN over Tor only if you understand its routing implications. Cleanest entry is Tor‑only with regular circuit renewal. Employ system‑wide firewalls blocking all non‑Tor traffic to prevent DNS leaks. Linux users can utilize iptables or Whonix Gateway; Windows users should consider VirtualBox isolated VMs for safer browsing.
/data resilience and risk awareness
Never store market data un‑encrypted. Use KeePassXC or VeraCrypt for local storage. Write down only partial seed phrases separately and store them in different physical locations. Understand that no system is perfectly secure; risk management depends on user discipline and routine self‑auditing.
The Kerberos team maintains this documentation as a living standard for darknet privacy — practice these operations with precision and you achieve near‑theoretical stealth.