Top 5 privacy-focused

operating systems

1. Qubes OS

Uses Xen-based virtualization to create isolated compartments (qubes) for secure computing.

https://www.qubes-os.org/

2. Tails

A live OS that runs from a USB stick, designed for anonymity and privacy, routing all internet traffic through Tor.

https://tails.net/

3. Whonix

Utilizes Tor and virtualization to provide strong anonymity, ensuring that even malware with root privileges cannot discover the user's real IP address.

https://www.whonix.org/

4. GrapheneOS

An Android-based OS focused on privacy and security, with strong sandboxing, app isolation, and no Google services by default.

https://grapheneos.org/

5. PureOS

A Debian-based OS endorsed by the Free Software Foundation, focusing on privacy, security, and convenience, with pre-installed privacy-protecting software.

https://pureos.net/