Using SecureDrop or Encrypted Comms for Checkout
Best practices for communicating with vendors via PGP or SecureDrop prior to making a purchase.
Tutorial Information
Free
Security Practices
Author
ZeroTrace
Duration
30min
Published
Jan 26, 2026
Tutorial Content
We cover:
1. How to generate a PGP key
2. Sending secure order instructions
3. Using onion-based SecureDrop pages
4. Identifying fake vendors or scam pages
5. Mitigating risk of phishing and impersonation
Always verify fingerprints and secure all communication.
1. How to generate a PGP key
2. Sending secure order instructions
3. Using onion-based SecureDrop pages
4. Identifying fake vendors or scam pages
5. Mitigating risk of phishing and impersonation
Always verify fingerprints and secure all communication.