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Unshakled Inc @unshakled.bsky.social · May 30

📺 Your Smart TV is watching you. 👀

Hidden inside most modern TVs is something called ACR, Automatic Content Recognition. It tracks everything you watch and sends it to third parties for ad targeting and profit.

#Privacy #SurveillanceCapitalism #DataRights #Tech

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Stop Your Smart TV from Spying on You: Complete ACR Disabling Guide - Unshakled, Inc.

Stop smart TV spying! Learn how to disable ACR tracking on Samsung, LG, Roku & more. Includes network blocking guide to protect your privacy.

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Unshakled Inc @unshakled.bsky.social · May 29

After an update, the T-Mobile's T-Life App enables screen recording by default.

To disable, Go to Manage >> Settings ⚙️ >> Preferences >> Screen Recording Tool.

#privacy #tmobile #ios #android

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T-Mobile's App Is Recording Your Screen by Default, and You Should Turn It Off

T-Life, T-Mobile's support app, has a new feature for select users: default in-app screen recording.

lifehacker.com

Unshakled Inc @unshakled.bsky.social · May 28

The FBI is calling for “lawful access” to encrypted data on iPhones and Androids. But weakening encryption for law enforcement means weakening it for everyone. Security shouldn’t come with a backdoor.

#privacy #encryption #tech #usa

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FBI Wants Access To Encrypted iPhone And Android Data—So Does Europe

The biggest threat to encryption yet — what to know.

www.forbes.com

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Unshakled Inc @unshakled.bsky.social · May 28

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Unshakled Inc @unshakled.bsky.social · May 28

Incognito mode doesn't mean invisible. Here's what it really does:

✅ No local history saved
✅ No cookies or form data kept
✅ Good for logging into multiple accounts

❌ Doesn't hide your IP
❌ Doesn't stop tracking by websites
❌ Doesn't protect from your ISP or employer

#PrivacyTips #CyberSecurity

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Unshakled Inc @unshakled.bsky.social · May 23

ICDC is the Intelligence Community’s plan to mass-purchase personal data from brokers—location, biometrics, even AI-sorted profiles. Centralized. Unchecked. Unacceptable. Learn more via Unshakled.

#Privacy #ICDC #FOSS #Unshakled #tech #usa

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The Intelligence Community's Data Consortium and How It Threatens Your Privacy - Unshakled, Inc.

A new government data hub (ICDC) could supercharge mass surveillance by buying your personal data. Here's why it matters—and how to fight back.

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Unshakled Inc @unshakled.bsky.social · May 13

A society that trades privacy for convenience will end up with neither.

#Privacy #DigitalRights

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Unshakled Inc @unshakled.bsky.social · May 6

When’s the last time you checked your app permissions? 🤔

Some apps are quietly tracking your location, mic, or camera when they don’t need to. Do a quick audit—your privacy’s worth it. 🔒📱

#Privacy #tech #android #ios #apple

Unshakled Inc @unshakled.bsky.social · May 2

The EU just voted to kill financial privacy.

“The European Union is set to impose sweeping Anti-Money Laundering (AML) rules that will ban privacy-preserving tokens and anonymous cryptocurrency accounts from 2027.”

cointelegraph.com/news/eu-cryp...

#crypto #xmr #monero #privacy #EU

EU to ban anonymous crypto accounts and privacy coins by 2027

The EU’s AML regulation will ban privacy-enhancing accounts and cryptocurrencies while bringing more oversight for crypto service providers in the bloc.

cointelegraph.com

Unshakled Inc @unshakled.bsky.social · May 1

🔐 Today is #WorldPasswordDay — the perfect time to level up your security.

Learn how to create strong passwords, manage them safely, and test their strength with our free Password Strength Checker.

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#security #technology #privacy #Infosec

Digital Privacy Series: The Essential Guide to Password Security - Unshakled, Inc.

Are your passwords safe? Learn how to create strong passwords, choose a secure password manager with MFA, & avoid the risks of browser password managers.

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Unshakled Inc @unshakled.bsky.social · May 1

India’s court just ordered a nationwide block of Proton Mail—because it wouldn’t hand over user data.
Encrypted email isn’t the problem. Censorship is.
This is a massive overreach against privacy and digital rights.

techcrunch.com/2025/04/29/i...

#ProtonMail #Privacy #censorship #Encryption

Indian court orders blocking of Proton Mail | TechCrunch

The ruling, which has yet to take effect, was ordered under India's online blocking laws.

techcrunch.com

Unshakled Inc @unshakled.bsky.social · Apr 30

Google's search dominance captures 87% market share according to Cloudflare.

Who is part of the 13%? 🤚

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#google #tech #search #Privacy

Search Engine Referral Report for 2025 Q1 | Cloudflare Radar

Search engine market share based on referral data

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Unshakled Inc @unshakled.bsky.social · Apr 29

Imagine a world where your thoughts are no longer private.

Now imagine fighting today to make sure that never happens.

#PrivacyIsFreedom #privacy #tech #censorship #Encryption

Unshakled Inc @unshakled.bsky.social · Apr 28

Using privacy extensions? Ironically, they can make your browser more unique — and easier to fingerprint.
A large part of privacy is about blending in, not standing out.
#Privacy #Fingerprinting #tech

Unshakled Inc @unshakled.bsky.social · Apr 27

Windows Recall captures your screen every few seconds to help you "remember" past activities. Convenient? Maybe. But it also stores sensitive info locally, posing privacy risks if compromised. Think twice before enabling. #PrivacyMatters #WindowsRecall #Microsoft #Privacy

Unshakled Inc @unshakled.bsky.social · Apr 27

In 2024, over 1.7 billion data breach notices were issued across the U.S. . Reusing the same username and password across multiple sites can put you at risk. A single breach could compromise all your accounts.

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#security #tech #technology #privacy #password

Digital Privacy Series: The Essential Guide to Password Security - Unshakled, Inc.

Are your passwords safe? Learn how to create strong passwords, choose a secure password manager with MFA, & avoid the risks of browser password managers.

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Unshakled Inc @unshakled.bsky.social · Apr 27

Privacy thrives when power is shared.

#Privacy #PrivacyMatters #Decentralization

Unshakled Inc @unshakled.bsky.social · Apr 26

VPN: “You’re now invisible!”

Browser using WebRTC: “Hold my beer.”

#vpn #privacy #tech

Unshakled Inc @unshakled.bsky.social · Apr 26

Privacy isn’t dead — it’s just been ignoring your texts. #PrivacyMatters #InternetFreedom #privacy

Unshakled Inc @unshakled.bsky.social · Apr 25

If you have an iPhone, your iCloud backups aren’t end-to-end encrypted by default.

Fix that:
📱 Settings → iCloud → Advanced Data Protection → On

Your data, your rules.

#Privacy #E2EE #Encryption #Apple #iOS

Unshakled Inc @unshakled.bsky.social · Apr 24

DNS is so often overlooked.

I use DoH we are working on hosting, and also Mullvad’s DoH.

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Unshakled Inc @unshakled.bsky.social · Apr 24

💧 DNS Leak 101
Even with a VPN, your ISP might still see what sites you visit. That’s a DNS leak. 😱

🔍 Test it: dnsleaktest.com

🛠 Fix it:
– Use a trusted VPN with DNS leak protection
– Or set custom DNS that you trust for Privacy.

#PrivacyTip #DNSLeak #VPN #Privacy

DNS leak test

dnsleaktest.com

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Unshakled Inc @unshakled.bsky.social · Apr 23

Using a VPN? That’s a great start—but not a privacy magic wand. 🧙‍♂️

Logging into Google (Gmail, Drive, etc.) while on the same VPN you use for anonymous activity can link your identities.

Google tracks IPs, logins, and devices. Stay sharp. Stay separate.

#PrivacyTips #VPN

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Unshakled Inc @unshakled.bsky.social · Apr 22

3 things you can do today to boost your digital privacy:

✅ Switch to @brave — blocks ads, trackers & fingerprinting
✅ Enable Advanced Data Protection in iCloud for end-to-end encryption
✅ Use @signalapp for private messaging instead of SMS

#PrivacyMatters #Encryption

Unshakled Inc @unshakled.bsky.social · Apr 22

Think your encrypted email keeps you private?

Not quite. Metadata still reveals:
📧 Who you talk to
🕒 When you talk
📌 Often, what it’s about
🌐 Where it’s from
📦 How big it is
That’s all surveillance needs to profile you. Encryption ≠ invisibility.

#PrivacyMatters #MetadataLeaks #Email #Privacy