Linux Harden

A script to run that hardens a newly set up desktop Linux computer. This script is for Ubuntu/Linux Mint at the moment. Just run ./harden.sh to start.

What this does

  • Updates all the software on your computer
  • Installs thunderbird, enigmail, pidgin-otr, keepassx, tor, and other software
  • Installs Tor Browser Launcher
  • Installs Google Chrome (convinced by @headhntr)
  • Replaces Chrome and Firefox browser profiles with ones with better defaults and privacy and security extensions installed (HTTPS Everywhere, Adblock Plus, Disconnect)
  • Installs and turns on a firewall that blocks all incoming network connections
  • Turns on default AppArmor profiles
  • Adds custom AppArmor profiles for: Pidgin, Thunderbird
  • Installs TrueCrypt securely

To Do

  • Write AppArmor profiles for Chrome, Pidgin, LibreOffice, Jitsi, Skype, VLC