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.