Searching for UFO files carries different risks than regular browsing.
Your ISP can see every query. Data brokers can track your interests. Governments, militaries and other authorities and agencies may even want to take note of who is looking at them as well.
So, if you're part of the wave of “tremendous interest” – that President Donald Trump cited when referring to the releasing of the US records on alien and extraterrestrial life – then here's everything you need to know on how to find out about alien life, without getting identified and tracked.
Where can you find President Trump's alien files?
Four primary websites are expected to host the newly released information. Most notably, the US government has recently registered alien.gov and aliens.gov. These will likely become the central hubs for official disclosures, even if only one ends up active.
Currently, declassified government documents regarding UFOs can be found on the National Archives’ UAP page and the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) site.
A word of caution: as interest surges, dozens of third-party sites claiming to host “leaked” alien files have popped up.
Many are designed to distribute malware or harvest personal data. Stick to trusted .gov domains and never download from unofficial sources, which can pose real risks to your device and privacy.
Essential tools for secure and anonymous research into UFO and alien files
Public record shouldn’t mean public exposure. Accessing these files without protection leaves your connection vulnerable to not only your ISP, but also data brokers and cyber threats. Here’s what you need to stay safe:
VPN
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is non-negotiable. It encrypts your internet traffic so your ISP, your government, and malicious snoopers can’t see that you’re visiting government UFO databases, or log your search history.
We recommend NordVPN or ExpressVPN if you're after the most secure VPNs out there. To stay super anonymous throughout the process, VPNs such as Mullvad are also super excellent and offer anonymous and untraceable cash payment methods.
No matter the VPN you choose, make sure to connect with secure settings. This means enabling the kill switch, so that there are no data leaks if the connection drops.
You can also use a multi-hop connection, or Tor over VPN, for an added layer of security, and connecting with a secure protocol such as OpenVPN TCP is a good idea.
You'll find those features in your VPN's settings.
Antivirus
A reliable antivirus program is a good if you’re downloading documents. Even official sites can occasionally host compromised files, and third-party mirror sites are rife with malware.
Standalone antivirus software provides deep scanning that browsers can’t match. Always prioritize the official .gov sources to minimize risk.
Right now, our top recommendations are Bitdefender and Norton 360.
Secure browser
Secure browsers like Firefox or Brave, with strict privacy settings, add a layer of defense against trackers and fingerprinting. They working in tandem with your VPN to keep your identity under wraps.
A further step you could take is to use the Tor Browser. This routes your traffic through a global network of volunteer-run nodes to mask your IP address and location.
Using this browser, alongside a VPN that offers 'Tor over VPN' connections, offers the maximum level of online anonymity. NordVPN and Proton VPN are the VPN's we'd recommend with this capability.
Download manager
A download manager offers two benefits: it speeds up large file transfers and often includes built-in scanning to flag suspicious executables before they run. Although not a replacement for a full antivirus, it acts as a useful secondary filter.
Once you’ve chosen your security tools, follow these step-by-step instructions to access the alien files safely:
- Connect to VPN: Launch the VPN app and connect to a server so your internet traffic is encrypted from the outset. Make sure to check the kill switch is active and search your VPN settings for the most secure protocols.
- Enable antivirus: Access your antivirus software and confirm it’s running with real-time protection enabled for immediate scanning of incoming data.
- Launch secure browser: Open your privacy-focused browser. Verify that your ad-blocker or tracker-blocking extensions are active.
- Install download manager: If not already integrated, add your download manager extension to the browser toolbar so that it can intercept and manage file transfers.
- Navigate to official sources: Visit the trusted .gov domains to locate the specific UFO files you need.
- Access or download: Read documents directly in the browser for maximum safety, or start downloading. Your download manager will handle the transfer, while your antivirus scans the file upon completion before you open it.