Securonis Linux: The Ultimate Privacy OS That Routes All Your Traffic Through Tor by Default
Users weary of pervasive surveillance and incessant advertising have long sought ways to reclaim a measure of control over their digital lives. Yet one must ask—what assurance exists that the latest privacy solution is more than an attractive facade, devoid of meaningful protection?
Against this backdrop, increasing attention is being drawn to specialized operating systems built on the Linux framework—systems meticulously engineered for anonymity and data protection from the moment they are booted. Among the most recent additions is Securonis, a distribution that pledges to seal off the majority of surveillance loopholes.
Built on the testing branch of Debian, Securonis automatically routes all internet traffic through the Tor network immediately upon launch. This ensures that your real IP address remains concealed and your connections are encrypted from the first instance of network activity. Notably, manual Tor activation is unnecessary—the system handles it autonomously.
The name Securonis is clearly inspired by the phonetics of the renowned cybersecurity solution Acronis, yet in practice, it bears no affiliation with that enterprise software. Instead, Securonis stands as an entirely independent initiative aimed at enthusiasts and those with a serious commitment to online anonymity.
There are two primary ways to start using the system. One can either boot it in Live Mode, running entirely from RAM without writing data to disk, or install it more permanently via the Calamares graphical installer, familiar to users of other Linux distributions.
At first glance, Securonis might appear daunting. The system includes applications with names unfamiliar to the average user—I2P Router, PxrtalCrypt, Securonis DNSCrypt, System Knight, VesperaCrypt, SecDNSChanger, Wireshark—yet mastering their functions is not as difficult as it seems. Visually, the interface resembles a classic MATE-based desktop, offering a sense of familiarity even to Linux newcomers.
Particular care has been taken with the browser, known in Securonis as FireScorpion. As the name implies, it is centered around private browsing. Still, despite the arsenal of built-in tools, first-time users may encounter a few rough edges.
To unlock the full potential of the distribution, users must establish a connection through Tor. For this, a dedicated utility called Seconionis is provided. It allows users to manage their connection—starting and stopping the service, checking its status, and enabling automatic launch during system boot.
Without activating this utility, internet access is impossible—FireScorpion will simply be unable to establish a connection. And herein lies the project’s core philosophy: complete user sovereignty over network configurations.
Securonis also includes DNSCrypt, a tool designed to encrypt DNS queries, thereby masking domain requests. However, when connected through Tor, this feature becomes largely redundant, as traffic is already securely tunneled.
It’s essential to recognize that such tools demand a degree of technical understanding. Misconfigured Tor settings or incorrect system time can disrupt connectivity and interfere with access to websites.
Indeed, some users have encountered erroneous time zone settings post-installation—even when the correct region was selected during setup, the system clock appeared inaccurate. This issue can be resolved manually via the terminal with the command:
sudo date --set="23 June 2025 07:55:00"
Once time synchronization is achieved, network services function as intended. Still, it is crucial to remember: for truly anonymous access, the browser must not only be active but also properly configured—otherwise, traffic may bypass the secure tunnel.
Securonis may not suit everyone’s daily workflow, but as an auxiliary solution—especially when handling sensitive documents or accessing the web from an anonymous profile—it proves to be a compelling choice.
As always, the curious may explore the distribution by downloading the ISO image and selecting their preferred mode: booting from an external drive or performing a full system installation.
