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An initiative promoting the intersection of internet #privacy and #cybersecurity (#infosec) for all users. @[email protected]

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[Ente @enteio]

5 years and counting! 💪

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Week 4 of Year 2025 of the Privacy Roundup.

Features coverage of a tool that can identify the location of just about any photo, privacy compromising vulnerability in Subaru Starlink enabled vehicles, and more.

#privacy #privacymatters #cybersecurity

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[Sooraj @iAnonymous3000]

Open Source is the ultimate act of philanthropy—sharing knowledge, code, and innovation for the benefit of humanity.

When everyone has access, everyone can grow.

[Tommy @TommyTran732]

F-Droid is just an unnecessary middle man between you and your developer. It's true.

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@iAnonymous3000 Thanks! :) My reach isn't as far because I still refuse to pay $8, ha.

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Week 3 of the #Privacy Roundup

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#privacymatters

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Week 2 of the Privacy Roundup features items covering Telegram's data sharing with the US gov't, prolific vishing threat actors, big breaches leaking even more sensitive information, and more.

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#privacy #cybersecurity #security #databreach

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Introducing the Privacy Roundup.

Curated #privacy and #cybersecurity news items for the end user.

The first edition featured #Apple settling a privacy lawsuit concerning Siri, a gift card shop adhering to US KYC leaking identity documents, and more.

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An Introduction to #Trackers and the Data They Collect

They come in all shapes and sizes just to track you better. 👀

#privacy #privacymatters #adblock

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ctrl + alt +f4 if i ever for some reason find i have edge open tnx

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Totally irrespective of the arrest, the amount of people still saying #Telegram is "private/secure" despite

1) saving messages to the cloud

and

2) owning the keys to decrypt user messages at any time

all ***by default*** is wild.

#privacy

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@secretsofprivac This is on brand, considering Facebook and Meta Ads are consistently exploited to peddle AI scams (which may or may not include dropping malware like infostealers on victim devices.)

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@DigitalT90 I think vendors need to "clean up" the routers they are putting out, first.

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Your SOHO #Router is a Juicy Target for Hackers

Turns out APTs of all types (including state-sponsored) are actually interested in compromising your home router.

Though, it isn't to get your data or spy on you.

#privacy #cybersecurity #security

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@naomibrockwell @vladcostea I <3 Portmaster: https://t.co/ocoriejktU

I also maintain this table: https://t.co/7CvAmNQVld

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How Using a #VPN May Benefit Your #Privacy

Keyword: "may"

Anonymity not included. The marketing for that one VPN provider is probably wrong.

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[Mojeek Search Engine @mojeek]

do you wanna play a goo-game? 😅

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A Basic Guide to Router and Wireless Security for Regular People

Updated post.

Pretty much boils down to not enabling features you don't use, setting a strong admin password, and keeping the thing updated.

Also, ISP router = bad.

#security #privacy

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US border agents must get warrant before cell phone searches, federal court rules

This can still get appealed in appellate court. For a while, #CBP has been able to pretty much search your phone when seeking entry or re-entry at US borders.

#privacy

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@TommyTran732 Can't win the race condition if you DoS the sshd server. 🤣 secure by DoS