POST 7/365 OPSEC Rules for Criminals

[MotherRussia]

1. Assume You’re Always Watched
   Operate as if law enforcement, rivals, or hackers are monitoring everything. Avoid predictable patterns change locations, communication methods, and aliases often.
2. No Names, No Faces
   Use encrypted, anonymous identities burner handles, coded language. Never discuss real names, locations, or past crimes openly.
3. Burner Devices & Secure Comms
   Use disposable phones, laptops, and SIM cards rotate frequently. Encrypt messages (PGP, Signal with self-destruct timers). Avoid personal devices for illegal activities.
4. Cash is King
   Avoid digital transactions use untraceable cryptocurrencies (Monero) or physical cash. Never link bank accounts to illegal operations.
5. Compartmentalize Operations
   Operate in small, isolated cells no one knows the full plan. Use cutouts (middlemen) to distance yourself from transactions.
6. Destroy Evidence Relentlessly
   Wipe devices with forensic-grade tools (e.g., DBAN, physical destruction). Avoid cloud backups local storage only, encrypted.
7. Trust No One (Including Friends)
   Even allies can flip assume every relationship has an expiration date. Use dead drops, coded phrases, and indirect communication.
8. Avoid Digital Traps
   Disable GPS, cameras, and microphones when not in use. Never post about illegal activities, even in "private" groups.
9. Know the Exit Strategy
   Always have a plan to disappear fake IDs, offshore funds, safe houses.
10. Paranoia is Survival
    The most secure criminals quit before getting sloppy. If something feels off, abort immediately.

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