Anonymity

Anonymity is not only important for internet security, it can also be used as a defensive maneuver when caught in a crowd during a survival situation.

Anonymity is the state of being anonymous or not identifiable. For preppers, it works in two places: out in public and online. It matters to any family that wants fewer eyes on its home, its travel and its personal data, because what goes unnoticed is harder to target.

Public Anonymity

Public anonymity is the act of blending in and being indistinguishable in a crowd. In a survival situation, a person who draws no notice is a person nobody singles out. Travel choices play a part too, and following railroad tracks on foot is one way to move through an area off the main roads. At home, the same idea keeps your house from standing out to thieves when gifts and packages pile up, a core part of holiday home security.

Online Anonymity

Online anonymity provides individuals with an added layer of security and privacy in their online activities. It can help protect users from cyber-stalking and other online threats. It can also help maintain online freedom of speech and expression. Learning how to protect your privacy online gives you the habits and tools that keep your browsing, accounts and location from being tracked.

Read the guides above to put both kinds of anonymity to work, so you and your family stay a little harder to find and a lot better prepared.

How to Protect Your Privacy Online and Avoid Being Tracked

January 20, 2023
Learn how to protect your privacy online: see who tracks you and why, then use privacy settings, ad blockers, VPNs and safe browsing habits to limit it.

AI Data Centers and Mass Surveillance

July 2, 2026
AI data centers are marketed for cloud storage, but many also power mass surveillance. Learn who builds them, how citizens are tracked, and what it means.

Choosing Secure Messaging Apps That Protect Your Privacy

October 29, 2026
Compare secure messaging apps like Signal, Threema, and Wickr, learn which features protect your privacy, and use them safely to keep family plans private.

Following Railroad Tracks on Foot When the Roads Fail

April 20, 2016
Learn how following railroad tracks on foot can get your family home when roads fail, and how to scout the line ahead of time and avoid its hazards safely.

Holiday Home Security: Anti-Theft Measures

November 30, 2021
Tis the season for burglars. Use these holiday home security tips to hide new gifts, avoid tempting thieves, and keep your house safe from break-ins this year.

How to Protect Your Privacy Online and Avoid Being Tracked

January 20, 2023
Learn how to protect your privacy online: see who tracks you and why, then use privacy settings, ad blockers, VPNs and safe browsing habits to limit it.

The Rise of the Surveillance State

October 28, 2026
Learn what a surveillance state is, how much of one the US has built with plate readers and data brokers, and simple steps that keep your family private.

What Are Data Brokers and How to Opt Out

October 28, 2026
What are data brokers? Learn how they collect your address, phone and location, who buys it, and how to opt out step by step without paying for a service.

Gray Man Theory: What It Means to Blend In When SHTF

June 21, 2022
Learn the gray man theory and how to blend in during a SHTF scenario, from dressing subtly to hiding your gear, so you stay unnoticed when survival matters.