Consider Google targets everyone everywhere at all times. Because it is easier.
The Stasi did the same thing analog fifty years ago. For the same reason.
There is no evidence in favor of presuming anything online is anonymous or private. Eve owns the wire. The US DoD created TOR. Patriotism is stronger motivation than individual interest in privacy.
Not downvoting you, since this is a common sentiment. But how is this comment helpful? OP has asked for help defending themselves and you've offered "Surrender".
It’s quite helpful, if their only concern is to survive then the only real recommendation is to bunker down and keep your head down.
Tor is great if you are in the US or Germany but in many places simply having it installed can land you in jail, having guides published by the US government and other organizations is also nice in theory but in practice this would again land you in hot water due to possession of subversive materials or w/e excuse the government or the group(s) in power would use.
If their goals are different than just survival than they need to know that they assume a high risk, not only in the times prior and during a revolution but quite often after it since the multitude of groups that tend to fight in a revolution end up fighting amongst themselves for control once the main regime is overcome.
It’s easy for people that lived all their life in a country that has a rule of law and that despite what Twitter would tell you actually respects human rights and civil liberties to give advice, unfortunately that advice can often get you arrested or even killed in the real world.
When the business end of a Hellfire is pointing your way it doesn’t matter whether or not there’s hollow point in your Glock. Brandishing it is not of advantage.
Likewise posting to HN is shit for operational security. It’s googleable 4fks sake.
Security theater is silly if the threat is serious. If it’s not serious then it’s not serious.
Don't fool yourself.