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trusted source to learn the basics of internet anonymity and security?

I would say, you could start with the Qubes OS official docs, including the FAQ. They mention a lot of security and privacy issues and how to solve them with Qubes OS. Also these links might be helpful:

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@anon11917472

Any recommendations for how to use Qubes effectively to optimize anonymity and minor in security would be appreciated.

"Now You're Thinking with Qubes"

The concept of ‘qubes’ (the VMs) is a game-changer to me, since it allows for modularity as though you have a bunch of computers inside your computer–except these computers can be created, destroyed, and recreated at will; and also be modified and connected to your heart’s desires (if you have the technical skills). I’m still stuck in the paradigm of using qubes in the prescribed method (sys-VMs, disp-VMs, etc.) and am wondering if there are more creative people out there who have found other w…

Please note that simply using Qubes, without any additional hardening, makes you already much more secure than for most people.

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Also I could use a good source to learn how to tell if my PC has been compromised

How to check system integirty, how to know if you have been hacked?

Is there a way to tell that the qubes system has been hacked or any other system and what are the ways to restore the system to default? as in other OSes it is not possible to do so.

Qubes won't warn me If my Dom0 got compromised

I’ve read a lot about qubes, but I can’t seem to find anything on how to know if my system has been compromised. If I use any Linux distribution or even Windows, I can install antivirus and it will notify me if I have Malware or Ransomware (Actually It should, but it won’t ). For qubes why I can’t receive any message or notification warn me to take my precautions. Is it true that Qubes cannot identify malware or ransomware? Why do you believe it will be difficult?

Intrustion Detectors in dom0: bad idea?

Continuing the discussion from Running AIDE in dom0: I’ve seen couple of times users talk about installing IDEs (Intrusion Detection Systems) in dom0 and I wanted to start a discussion on this to see people’s takes on it.