Nils Wersén

Account Executive at @osis_world

[Erik Voorhees @ErikVoorhees]

@Keir_Starmer You're not their parents

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[OSIS @osis_world]

Beginners lose the most, not experts

Often, beginners don’t realize how much data they’re handing over.

They trust default settings, skip privacy checks, and assume they’re safe.

Without the right education, they’re an easy target.

That’s why we lead with empathy, helping beginners navigate privacy confidently.

Our product is designed with beginners in mind, and we're launching soon too.

[Nils Wersén @NilsWersen]

@osis_world Best read so far. I think this particular text would resonate with a lot of people. It´s clear, easy and straightforward. This is how to communicate and make everyday people aware of what´s going on in a comprehensible way. Well written!

[OSIS @osis_world]

You don’t need to be technical to protect your privacy.
You don’t need to code.
You don’t need to understand encryption.

Privacy isn’t a “tech people only” topic; as we have shown you, it’s a daily habit topic.
And most people are just one or two small decisions away from being significantly safer online.

1. Passwords
Let’s start with the biggest weak point

Most breaches don’t happen because hackers are geniuses.
They happen because people reuse the same password everywhere.
ANON, WHY ARE YOU USING THE SAME PASSWORDS EVERYWHERE??
IN THIS TIME AND AGE??

One leak gives access to every single thing.
If your email, banking app, crypto wallet, and social accounts all share similar or the same passwords, you’ve created a domino effect and a massive feast for the hackers.

A strong password isn’t about random chaos, like:
Xj3#9!kL
It’s about length and uniqueness.
Longer > complicated.

Example approach:
Use 4–5 unrelated words + symbols.
Something you can remember, but no one can guess.

And most importantly, never reuse passwords across important accounts.
You might be asking how do you expect me to remember such passwords?

This is where a password manager comes in, anon.

2. Check your app permissions.

This one is underrated.

Many apps request:
- Location access
- Microphone access
- Contact lists
- Camera access
- Background activity

Ask one simple question:
Does this app truly need this?

A flashlight app doesn’t need your contacts.
A notes app doesn’t need your microphone.

Turn off anything that feels unnecessary.

You’d be surprised how much data you’ve already “approved” without thinking.

Most people tap “Allow” automatically just to get to the main screen faster.

We once did that too, so we aren’t pointing any fingers.

Convenience often overrides awareness.

But awareness is where privacy begins.

3. Awareness over paranoia.

Privacy isn’t about thinking everyone is spying on you.

It’s about understanding that data is valuable and you’re constantly producing it.

Your clicks.
Your searches.
Your patterns.
Your timing.
Your behavior.

You don’t need to fear.
You need intention.

When you become aware, you start asking better questions:

Who owns this data?
Where is it stored?
What happens if this company gets breached?
What happens if I lose access?

Most folks never ask these questions.
That’s why small improvements already put you ahead of the average user.
You will be surprised how ahead haha.

4. Small steps, NOT perfection.

Trying to “fix your entire digital life” overnight is overwhelming.

So people quit.

Instead:
- Update one important password today.
- Review permissions on 3 apps.
- Turn off one unnecessary tracker.

That’s progress.
Consistency beats intensity.

The real issue isn’t that people don’t care about privacy.

It’s that most tools make it:
- Complicated
- Technical
- Time-consuming
- Stressful

Privacy shouldn’t feel like a full-time job.

Good technology should reduce effort, and not increase it.

Privacy should be built in, Default, and Seamless.

Not something users have to fight for.

The future isn’t anti-technology.
It’s pro-user.

And the tools that win will be the ones that make privacy simple, automatic, and intuitive.

That’s exactly what we’re building.

Tools that make strong security easy.
Tools that reduce friction.
Tools that respect users by default.

Because privacy shouldn’t be a burden.

It should be the baseline.

[OSIS @osis_world]

Caring about privacy doesn’t mean you hate technology; that idea is outdated.

You can be
pro-AI,
pro-crypto,
pro-innovation,
and still believe users deserve control over their data.

Privacy isn’t anti-progress.

It’s not a protest.

It’s a product feature like security, speed, or good UX.

The future isn’t tech vs privacy.
The best technology is built with privacy baked in.

No wars. No enemies. Just smarter systems.

[Jalal Ibrahimi @ijalalibrahimi]

@osis_world For those that want to check who leaked their data, go to https://t.co/yjNnc6PvWv - or use an antivirus since they usually have dark web checks as well. It’s crucial that we protect our data - not just for ourselves, but our families / friends’ sake too.

[OSIS @osis_world]

YOU WILL OWN NOTHING, AND YOU WILL BE HAPPY!

The long-term cost of ignoring privacy is not exposure, it’s loss of agency.”

This is where the conversation gets serious, because privacy neglect doesn’t hurt loudly; it hurts slowly.

Let’s discuss the real long-term effects of ignoring privacy, beyond the obvious “my data got leaked” headlines

1. You stop choosing freely

When your data is constantly collected, systems learn:
- What persuades you
- When you’re vulnerable
- How you react emotionally

Over time:
- Feeds shape your beliefs
- Ads shape your desires
- Interfaces nudge your decisions
You still feel in control, but your choices are increasingly pre-influenced.

Long-term effect?
Free will becomes statistical, not personal.

2. No real ¨past¨ anymore

Data doesn’t fade the way memory does.
Old Tweets, Photos, Messages, Search histories etc.
Can be taken out of context, resurfaced years later, and judged by future standards.

Long-term effect?
People live with permanent versions of themselves they can’t fully escape.

3. Economic discrimination you never see

With enough data, systems can:
- Adjust prices per person
- Decide who gets loans
- Filter job opportunities
- Rank “risk profiles.”

You may be denied things without knowing why. You know the things we see in movies can happen sooner than you think.

Long-term effect?
A hidden class system built on data invasion, not merit.

4. Normalization of surveillance

When everyone is being watched:
- Privacy starts to look abnormal
- Wanting privacy looks like hiding something

This flips the moral logic to “If you have nothing to hide…” This is really how crazy it can get.

Long-term effect?
People self-censor, not because they’re guilty, but because they’re observed.

5. Psychological fatigue & identity erosion

Being tracked constantly creates:
- Hyper-self-awareness
- Performance behavior
- Anxiety about being misinterpreted

People start acting for algorithms, for metrics, and for approval.

Long-term effect:
Authenticity declines. Identity becomes optimized, not lived.

These points we have highlighted here may seem like exaggerations, but make no mistake: if privacy is not well regulated or handled, this will inevitably be the case, and in our lifetime too.

[OSIS @osis_world]

So, you are simply relaxing on an ordinary day, browsing Twitter, seeking out valuable information as is your custom.

Unexpectedly, your phone begins to ring.

It is a WhatsApp call, originating from an unfamiliar international number that is not stored in your contact list.

Most of us have either encountered this situation personally or know someone who has.

That is what we are gonna be discussing today, the very reason why that has become a norm in today’s society.

This is us experiencing the consequences of data breaches firsthand.

Let's visit some real life examples of these data breaches shall we?

1. Location Data Brokers & App Tracking (Ongoing, exposed 2019–2024)

Type: Unethical data sales

- Apps collected precise location data
- Data sold to brokers
- Buyers included advertisers, hedge funds, and sometimes governments, often without users realizing.

Effects on users
- Daily routines exposed
- Home, workplace, and places of worship identified
- In extreme cases Stalking, Domestic abuse risk, Military & security exposure.

Why it mattered

Users learned that “Accept all cookies” can translate to “sell my movements.”
This made privacy physical, not abstract.

2. Pegasus Spyware Scandal (Exposed 2021)

Type: Government-grade surveillance

- Pegasus spyware infected phones silently
- No clicks required
- Gave attackers access to Messages, Calls, Camera, Microphone, and Location.
- Targets included journalists, activists, lawyers, and politicians.

Effects on users
- People were watched in real time
- Sources exposed
- Physical safety put at risk
- Self-censorship due to fear

Why it mattered
This wasn’t about ads or money.
It proved your phone can become a surveillance device legally or illegally.
Privacy became a human rights issue, not convenience.

3. Yahoo Data Breaches (2013–2014, revealed later)

Type: Account takeover risk

- All Yahoo accounts were compromised
- Names, emails, phone numbers, hashed passwords exposed
- At least 3 billion accounts affected.

Effects on users
- Password reuse led to chain hacks on other platforms
- Old emails became attack vectors for scams
- People lost access to accounts permanently.

Why it mattered
- It showed that one weak platform can collapse your entire digital identity
- Old data never really “expires”

4. Equifax Breach (2017)

Type: Financial identity exposure

Hackers accessed Equifax’s systems for months
Exposed Social Security numbers, Birth dates, Addresses, and credit histories. About 147 million people affected.

Effects on users
- Massive rise in identity theft
- Long-term credit fraud (loans opened in victims’ names)
- Damage that can last years, not days.

Why it mattered
- Users had no relationship with Equifax, yet their most sensitive data lived there.
- This exposed a brutal truth that you can lose privacy to companies you never chose.

Crazy, right? This was the same reaction we got when doing the deep dive. Oh well, thanks for sticking till the end.

Till next time, bye!

[OSIS @osis_world]

Blue pill: Keep scrolling and giving away your data.

Red pill: Own your data, earn cashback, and control your footprint.

[Nils Wersén @NilsWersen]

@osis_world Gosis, Gaegis?

[OSIS @osis_world]

THANK YOU SO MUCH for being a part of this first chapter here at $OSIS - we managed to achieve at one point a $560M market cap in a centralized environment before we came into true form - I can only imagine what things will be like when we reach full power ⚡️⚡️🧞‍♂️ LET’S GO 🧞‍♂️

#StrengthInNumbers #Apotheosis

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[Nils Wersén @NilsWersen]

@osis_world Great information. We need companies like Osis that puts the right tools in the hands of the user. No one deserves to have their data stolen from them. Especially when it´s beyond their knowledge. Appreciate what you guys are building.

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The internet today runs on one rule:

If you’re not paying, you’re the product.

Your data, footprint, privacy… all traded away for ads & algorithms.

We believe that era is ending.

We aim to be a part of the shift.

See you on the other side

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[Nils Wersén @NilsWersen]

@osis_world Unless something changes in the backend of the app? I mean, how do you redirect privacy protocols to be implemented as a protective layer on a phone? Is that even possible? To achieve the same result as a browser or extension could on a laptop👀💻vs📱

[Nils Wersén @NilsWersen]

@osis_world Very enlightening read. Question, how could this look in practical terms? I understand how a revolutionary browser could build new layers. but when it comes to traditional apps on an iphone, won´t navigating them always make one subject to their predetermined settings options?