Try to keep your computer in a safe location. Hardware alterations are more likely on public computers, in iInternet cafés or libraries, and on desktop computers, where a device is easier to hide.

Try to keep your computer in a safe location. Hardware alterations are more likely on public computers, in Internet cafés or libraries, and on desktop computers, where a device is easier to hide.

Firmware attacks have been demonstrated, but are complicated and expensive to perform. We don't know of any actual use against Tails users. For an example, see <a href=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNYsfUNegEA>LegbaCore: Stealing GPG keys/emails in Tails via remote firmware infection</a>.