Kerberos Security & Operational Safety Guide
The Kerberos security documentation exists to minimize risk in an untrusted environment. While Tor provides anonymity, your endpoint behavior defines real safety. This guide outlines digital hygiene, wallet management, and compartmentalization strategies utilized by long‑term security professionals inside the darknet ecosystem.
1. Operating Environment
Use transparent networks only through virtualized isolated instances (Tails, Whonix, Qubes). Each session must be ephemeral — never reuse the same system snapshot for personal and darknet interaction. Kerberos interfaces are static HTML only, so browser JavaScript can be massively restricted without losing functionality.
Isolated VM
Create a dedicated VM for Kerberos. No file transfer to host, no shared clipboard. Delete after each session.
Ephemeral Sessions
Cold‑boot OS like Tails resets every boot, ensuring zero persistence. Combine with RAM‑only wallets for ultimate secrecy.
Isolated Browser Profiles
Treat each onion domain as a unique identity. No cross‑login or saved credentials; clear cookies on exit.
2. Wallet Safety and Crypto Handling
Monero (XMR) remains the preferred currency for Kerberos users due to ring signature privacy and stealth addresses. Always generate a fresh wallet per session for deposits and never reuse integrated addresses.
- Keep the cold wallet offline; only use view keys for tracking transactions.
- Never store wallet seed in plain text or screen capture it.
- Verify wallet binaries (PGP signature) and source hashes before execution.
- Detach network and air‑gap before signing transactions.
Cold Storage
Maintain seed phrases engraved or written offline only. Back them up in three physical locations using sealed envelopes or fire‑proof containers.
Balance Auditing
When verifying wallet balances, connect to remote daemon via Tor proxy to hide IP metadata. Keep track of transaction IDs in encrypted vaults.
3. Communication Security
All Kerberos announcements and operator messages are PGP‑signed. Never trust a message or mirror link without verifying the signature against the official public key from the PGP Settings page. Avoid messengers that log metadata (Meta, Telegram, Discord). Prefer PGP mail over RiseUp or Proton with Tor hidden services.
Encrypted Mail
All Kerberos support replies are signed; confirmation is sent only to addresses encrypted with Kerberos PGP key.
Fingerprint Verification
Compare admin fingerprint with the official on the Kerberos Mirrors page. Do not accept shortened versions or screenshots.
4. Behavioral OpSec Habits
Security is a routine, not a state. Clean the RAM swap after shutdown, rotate PGP subkeys every month, and audit your Tor config files for leaks. Avoid time correlation — stagger logins and transfers.
Finally, Kerberos documentation encourages critical awareness. No protection replaces understanding. Keep learning, follow patch notes and verify digital signatures regularly.