PX8-A Shadow — $1800 AUD

Moderate-risk secure comms kit that layers strong network and metadata protection on top of OS hardening. Built for travel and operational privacy without full Ghost-level complexity.

At a glance

• Threat level: Medium
• Best for: Activists, executives, cross-border travellers
• Primary protection: Dragnet surveillance & light targeting
• Ease of use: ★★★★☆

What you get

Hardware

• Pixel 8a — 6.1” Gorilla Glass, Tensor G3, 8GB RAM, 128GB encrypted storage
• Shockproof protective case
• Privacy screen protector
• Medium Faraday bag — RF isolation in transit/storage

Network & metadata layer

• Mullvad VPN
  • Always-on with kill switch enforced
  • Encrypts all traffic and masks IP-level metadata
• Privacy SIM (in handset)
  • Anonymous, global mobile data
  • Unlimited expiry with 10GB included

Software & security

• GrapheneOS hardened encrypted OS
• Signal & Threema — secure messaging, calls, file transfer
• KeePassDX — offline password manager
• OpenKeychain — PGP encryption/decryption toolkit
• Cake Wallet — anonymous crypto storage & transactions

Ideal scenarios

• Cross-border travel where dragnet collection and device inspection are a concern
• Activism and campaigns needing separation from personal devices and accounts
• Executives needing a clean, privacy-focused travel handset for higher-risk regions

Summary

A balanced, travel-ready platform for moderate-risk environments: hardened OS, encrypted comms, anonymous data, and RF isolation — with everyday usability intact.