We share files every day, whether photos, documents, reports, or even sensitive business data. But with every click, there is a risk: hackers, malware, data leaks, or someone snooping where they should not. That is why secure and anonymous file sharing has become so important. It is not just about moving data from one place to another, it is about protecting your privacy and keeping control over what you share. In this article, we will look at three simple yet powerful tools: Internxt Send, Send, and OnionShare that make it easy to share files safely and privately.

Table of Content

• Data Sharing
• Why We Need File Sharing Secretly (Securely & Privately)
• Internxt Send
• Send
• Onion Share
• Conclusion

Data Sharing

Data Sharing Anonymously means the process of exchanging or distributing data in such a way that the identity of individuals, organizations, or sources related to the data cannot be revealed.

It ensures that personally identifiable information (PII) is removed, masked, or altered, so the shared data cannot be traced back to a specific person or entity.

File Sharing Risks in Today’s Generation

• Malware & Viruses
• Data Leakage
• Phishing & Social Engineering
• Privacy Issues
• Copyright Violations
• Cloud Security Risks
• Permanent Data Exposure

Why We Need File Sharing Secretly (Securely & Privately)

Protect Sensitive Data

• Files may contain personal details (ID proofs, medical reports, financial records) that must not leak.

Prevent Cyber Attacks

• Unprotected files can be intercepted, modified, or infected with malware.

Maintain Privacy

• Secret file sharing hides your identity, location, and IP address while transferring data.

Business Confidentiality

• Companies need to share contracts, strategies, and research papers without competitors or hackers accessing them.

Legal & Compliance Reasons

• Many laws (like GDPR, HIPAA) require secure sharing of customer or patient data.

Whistleblowing / Journalism

• Secret sharing protects people exposing corruption, crime, or sensitive news from retaliation.

Internxt Send

Files uploaded and sent through Internxt Send use Internxt’s disruptive zero-knowledge architecture to maximize the security and privacy of files.

Step 1: Open Internxt Send

Open Internxt send using the link given below.

https://www.privacytools.io/go/internxt-send

Step 2: Creating a link to share

Firstly, upload the file you want to share.

Now click on “create a link”.

Now, copy the link and then share the link to the person you want this file shared with Once the person gets the link and opens it he/she can download the file you shared.

Send

Send lets you share files with end-to-end encryption and a link that automatically expires. So you can keep what you share private and make sure your stuff doesn’t stay online forever.

Step 1: Open Send

You can open this tool using the following link.

https://github.com/timvisee/send-instances/#instances

This link is a GitHub link and all the instances you see on the page will help you with file sharing. Therefore, you can open any of the links given.

Step 2: Creating a sharing link

Select the file you want to share.

Also, here you can select the time frame in which the link will expire and then create a password.

After that click on “upload”.

The file is now encrypted and ready to be sent.

Now, click on “copy link” and share the link with the password.

Then, when the person opens the link he/she has to first type in the password provided by you.

Finally, the receiver can now download the file.

Onion Share

OnionShare is an open-source tool that lets you securely and anonymously share files, host websites, and chat with friends using the Tor network.

Step 1: Download Onion Share

To download Onion share click on the link given below.

https://onionshare.org/

Step 2: Sharing Files

Click the “Start Sharing” button.

Then, click the “Add” button (1) to choose the file.

Confirm the selected file.

Click on “start sharing”.

Copy the generated Onion address (1) and Private key (2).

These are required by the recipient to access the shared file.

Now, when the recipient gets the address and the private key, they have to open it in Tor Browser.

So, when the address is accessed a pop up will appear asking for the Private Key. Enter it and click OK.

Once authenticated, the recipient will see the file.

Click the “Download Files” button to download the file.

With this, we are done with three amazing tools that can be used for secure sharing of data.

Conclusion

Secure File Transfer Methods are not just about moving data — they are about moving it safely, ensuring that files are protected at every stage of the journey, from sender to receiver.

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Author: Shreya Madan is a Researcher and Technical Writer at Hacking Articles, specializing in Information Security. Follow her – Linkedin.