Victoria McIntosh
@vmcntosh.bsky.social
Freelance information & #privacy professional in Halifax, NS. Geek, history & caffeine enthusiast. MLIS, CIPT. I work hard so my pets live the good life. @vmcntosh on the old bird site. Skeets on a little bit of everything.
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i feel like we're sleepwalking awfully fast through the tired old shit where tech companies show off how invasive they are in our lives and intellectually lazy, privileged, narrow minded people brush it off as harmless for a couple of years before it turns and bites them.
January 23, 2026 at 5:17 PM
i feel like we're sleepwalking awfully fast through the tired old shit where tech companies show off how invasive they are in our lives and intellectually lazy, privileged, narrow minded people brush it off as harmless for a couple of years before it turns and bites them.
Seeing some of the photos of Minnesota today, and serious respect.
January 24, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Seeing some of the photos of Minnesota today, and serious respect.
When you’re watching a movie with “ruthless bad guys” and they still don’t feel as big of villains as ICE.
January 23, 2026 at 11:32 PM
When you’re watching a movie with “ruthless bad guys” and they still don’t feel as big of villains as ICE.
Reposted by Victoria McIntosh
The Privacy Act bars federal agencies from creating a database of "how any individual exercises rights guaranteed by the First Amendment" 5 USC 552a(e)(7)
January 23, 2026 at 10:03 PM
The Privacy Act bars federal agencies from creating a database of "how any individual exercises rights guaranteed by the First Amendment" 5 USC 552a(e)(7)
Can’t read TikTok’s new Privacy Policy (I get a 404 error from links) but the more I read, the more I question if the platform isn’t going to become some giant honeypot of information for ICE.
January 23, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Can’t read TikTok’s new Privacy Policy (I get a 404 error from links) but the more I read, the more I question if the platform isn’t going to become some giant honeypot of information for ICE.
If you thought TikTok was a data vampire *before*…
According to its new privacy policy, TikTok now collects more data on its users, including their precise location, after majority ownership officially switched to a group based in the US. www.wired.com/story/tiktok...
TikTok Is Now Collecting Even More Data About Its Users. Here Are the 3 Biggest Changes
According to its new privacy policy, TikTok now collects more data on its users, including their precise location, after majority ownership officially switched to a group based in the US.
www.wired.com
January 23, 2026 at 9:50 PM
If you thought TikTok was a data vampire *before*…
Need to get me one of these.
an axe with heart-shaped holes in the blade, japan, 14th century
January 23, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Need to get me one of these.
Did an end of the day run to the store for some essentials: bottled water, bagels, chocolate, and going to charge a few power banks / devices.
Food, water, and light for books if I’m stuck in the cold this weekend / next Monday. #NSStorm
Food, water, and light for books if I’m stuck in the cold this weekend / next Monday. #NSStorm
January 23, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Did an end of the day run to the store for some essentials: bottled water, bagels, chocolate, and going to charge a few power banks / devices.
Food, water, and light for books if I’m stuck in the cold this weekend / next Monday. #NSStorm
Food, water, and light for books if I’m stuck in the cold this weekend / next Monday. #NSStorm
When I started working as a privacy pro: “What if this kind of information was available to the German secret police in WWII?”
Now working as a privacy pro: “How much of this information is available to the not so secret police in the United States?”
Now working as a privacy pro: “How much of this information is available to the not so secret police in the United States?”
January 23, 2026 at 4:56 PM
When I started working as a privacy pro: “What if this kind of information was available to the German secret police in WWII?”
Now working as a privacy pro: “How much of this information is available to the not so secret police in the United States?”
Now working as a privacy pro: “How much of this information is available to the not so secret police in the United States?”
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the majority of companies ‘are based in Israel & were founded by former members of the country's intelligence services .. Others are based in Europe & the US. Their raw material is the advertising data exchanged and resold on online marketplaces, collected by thousands of ordinary apps ..’ <#adtech
"Companies are offering law enforcement agencies the ability to track smartphone users through advertising data ... Le Monde attended confidential presentations of these new surveillance tools to learn more"
...feat Penlink, RCS, Wave Guard, Rayzone, Cognyte:
www.lemonde.fr/en/pixels/ar...
...feat Penlink, RCS, Wave Guard, Rayzone, Cognyte:
www.lemonde.fr/en/pixels/ar...
How surveillance companies track smartphone users through advertising data
Companies are offering law enforcement agencies the ability to track smartphone users through advertising data gathered on their devices. Le Monde attended confidential presentations of these new surv...
www.lemonde.fr
January 23, 2026 at 4:44 PM
the majority of companies ‘are based in Israel & were founded by former members of the country's intelligence services .. Others are based in Europe & the US. Their raw material is the advertising data exchanged and resold on online marketplaces, collected by thousands of ordinary apps ..’ <#adtech
Favourite earrings and pendants be like “I’m going to randomly disappear and make you late trying to find me”.
January 23, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Favourite earrings and pendants be like “I’m going to randomly disappear and make you late trying to find me”.
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New data out today is remarkable.
mRNA technology first proven at scale during COVID can now cut melanoma recurrence and deaths almost in half by teaching the immune system to target cancer.
A powerful reminder of why we invest in science and support mRNA platforms.
mRNA technology first proven at scale during COVID can now cut melanoma recurrence and deaths almost in half by teaching the immune system to target cancer.
A powerful reminder of why we invest in science and support mRNA platforms.
January 23, 2026 at 11:49 AM
New data out today is remarkable.
mRNA technology first proven at scale during COVID can now cut melanoma recurrence and deaths almost in half by teaching the immune system to target cancer.
A powerful reminder of why we invest in science and support mRNA platforms.
mRNA technology first proven at scale during COVID can now cut melanoma recurrence and deaths almost in half by teaching the immune system to target cancer.
A powerful reminder of why we invest in science and support mRNA platforms.
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#smartermail auth bypass flaw now exploited to hijack admin accounts
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/smartermail-auth-bypass-flaw-now-exploited-to-hijack-admin-accounts/
#cybersecurity
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/smartermail-auth-bypass-flaw-now-exploited-to-hijack-admin-accounts/
#cybersecurity
SmarterMail auth bypass flaw now exploited to hijack admin accounts
Hackers began exploiting an authentication bypass vulnerability in SmarterTools' SmarterMail email server and collaboration tool that allows resetting admin passwords. [...]
www.bleepingcomputer.com
January 23, 2026 at 12:04 PM
#smartermail auth bypass flaw now exploited to hijack admin accounts
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/smartermail-auth-bypass-flaw-now-exploited-to-hijack-admin-accounts/
#cybersecurity
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/smartermail-auth-bypass-flaw-now-exploited-to-hijack-admin-accounts/
#cybersecurity
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“Don’t be silly, of course they wouldn’t try to ban VPNs”, they said…
UK government targets VPNs in online safety consultation as Lords vote for ban
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall promises "evidence-led" approach to keeping children safe online
www.techradar.com
January 23, 2026 at 7:26 AM
“Don’t be silly, of course they wouldn’t try to ban VPNs”, they said…
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LastPass has just warned its 33 million users to be vigilant about an email phishing campaign posing as them to steal master passwords and takeover accounts.
The LastPass TIME team describe the campaign as “circulating widely” 👀
www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/lastpas...
The LastPass TIME team describe the campaign as “circulating widely” 👀
www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/lastpas...
LastPass Warns of Phishing Campaign Attempting to Steal Master Passwords
Phoney email alerts suggest users need to backup their LastPass accounts within 24 hours. LastPass says it would never require this action from users
www.infosecurity-magazine.com
January 22, 2026 at 12:20 PM
LastPass has just warned its 33 million users to be vigilant about an email phishing campaign posing as them to steal master passwords and takeover accounts.
The LastPass TIME team describe the campaign as “circulating widely” 👀
www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/lastpas...
The LastPass TIME team describe the campaign as “circulating widely” 👀
www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/lastpas...
Timeline cleanse
Name: Glitch
Class: Floof Mage
Level: Snack Master
HP: 999
Agility: −3
Cuteness: MAX
Strength: Medium
Defense: Very Round
Stealth: ❌
Charm: +100%
Class: Floof Mage
Level: Snack Master
HP: 999
Agility: −3
Cuteness: MAX
Strength: Medium
Defense: Very Round
Stealth: ❌
Charm: +100%
January 23, 2026 at 3:07 AM
Timeline cleanse
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@bencollins.bsky.social can I get this one as art framed for my wall? Asking for every privacy lawyer I know who needs a belated Christmas gift.
“When an individual enters their residence, conceals themselves behind a closed door, and attempts to go about their everyday life, they are willfully impeding the important work of law enforcement officers and engaging in domestic terrorism,” said DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin
ICE Deems Being In Privacy Of Own Home Obstruction Of Justice
WASHINGTON—Warning that any attempt to spend time inside a personal residence constituted hostile interference with federal operations, Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials announced Thursday...
theonion.com
January 23, 2026 at 2:40 AM
@bencollins.bsky.social can I get this one as art framed for my wall? Asking for every privacy lawyer I know who needs a belated Christmas gift.
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Ring is simply partnering with a company that similarly "does not work with ICE" but DOES work with local law enforcement agencies *known to conduct searches of its data on behalf of ICE*
January 23, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Ring is simply partnering with a company that similarly "does not work with ICE" but DOES work with local law enforcement agencies *known to conduct searches of its data on behalf of ICE*
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"This was never my job. I was never trained for this. And this has become my life."
"We are in our Anne Frank/Harriet Tubman era."
Sitting in a neighborhood association and this is how we're talking to each other now.
"We are in our Anne Frank/Harriet Tubman era."
Sitting in a neighborhood association and this is how we're talking to each other now.
January 23, 2026 at 12:41 AM
"This was never my job. I was never trained for this. And this has become my life."
"We are in our Anne Frank/Harriet Tubman era."
Sitting in a neighborhood association and this is how we're talking to each other now.
"We are in our Anne Frank/Harriet Tubman era."
Sitting in a neighborhood association and this is how we're talking to each other now.
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Now that the White House is using AI to edit photos of their political opponents to create fascist propaganda I’m wondering if anyone could have seen this use of AI coming. Okay I’m hearing lots of people did and they were forced to watch corporations smother the masses with the technology anyways
January 22, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Now that the White House is using AI to edit photos of their political opponents to create fascist propaganda I’m wondering if anyone could have seen this use of AI coming. Okay I’m hearing lots of people did and they were forced to watch corporations smother the masses with the technology anyways
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Sir, your platform is being used by social media Gestapo, and if they’re not in violation of your Term & Conditions, the Conditions permit racism, abuse, bullying and child trafficking.
Hootsuite CEO tells employees ICE contract will stand as long as agency honours terms &conditions. "We did nothing wrong here," Irina Novoselsky says during internal call Thursday while accusing media of "fake news". latest scoop in the @theglobeandmail.com
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
Hootsuite CEO says ICE contract will stand as long as agency honours terms and conditions
Leader of Vancouver social media management company addresses employee questions in internal call. “We did nothing wrong here,” CEO says
www.theglobeandmail.com
January 22, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Sir, your platform is being used by social media Gestapo, and if they’re not in violation of your Term & Conditions, the Conditions permit racism, abuse, bullying and child trafficking.
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PSA: If you have recently made a purchase from Canada Computers with a credit card, you will probably want to have that card cancelled.
"The malware is a Magecart-style script that listens for keystrokes on input fields, validates them, and steals them."
Please let your Canuck friends know.
"The malware is a Magecart-style script that listens for keystrokes on input fields, validates them, and steals them."
Please let your Canuck friends know.
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Canada Computers online card skimmer
If you have made a purchase recently on Canada Computers' online store, you should immediately freeze or cancel the card you used.
I found a card skimmer on Canada Computers' online checkout page. This malware steals any information you enter on the page and sends it to the attacker's website.
The malware is a Magecart-style script that listens for keystrokes on input fields, validates them, and steals them. It's obfuscated and loads from CodePen through a disguised Google Analytics script (something a real payment processor would never do). The malware captures credit card number, CVV, expiration date, first name, last name, billing address, billing city, billing province, billing postal code, phone number and email address.
I found this on January 18th when buying something on the website with DevTools open. I saw a suspicious WebSocket connection to rozenfeld[.]xyz. This domain isn't related to Canada Computers or any payment processor in any way. It looks similar to rozenfeld[.]ca, which I believe is a legitimate e-commerce related company. This could be an attempt from the attackers to seem legitimate.
Keep in mind I'm just a person who does web development as a hobby, I'm not a cybersecurity expert. I have opened two support tickets with them via email to try and tell them about this privately and they have closed both with no response. I'm assuming this is because they thought it was a scam or prank. I'm posting this publicly because they're closing my support requests and because the skimmer is still on the website, stealing data.
I have frozen my card that was stolen and have reported this to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.
Evidence:
Screenshot of WebSocket connection messages: https://i.imgur.com/NPMff8y.png
Screenshot of WebSocket connection details: https://i.imgur.com/Sve5gZ7.png
Screenshot of two closed tickets: https://i.imgur.com/RsUhvVs.png](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:zug3xiilxtouicdnbxromksq/bafkreih3qbevlxeqbm3xxtejohj6xguh5xoypk5zd2xksdbmgx6dzaokv4@jpeg)
January 22, 2026 at 9:33 PM
PSA: If you have recently made a purchase from Canada Computers with a credit card, you will probably want to have that card cancelled.
"The malware is a Magecart-style script that listens for keystrokes on input fields, validates them, and steals them."
Please let your Canuck friends know.
"The malware is a Magecart-style script that listens for keystrokes on input fields, validates them, and steals them."
Please let your Canuck friends know.
… they’re military bases. He already _had_ sovereignty over them.
Trump’s Greenland deal could include U.S. sovereignty over military bases, mineral rights
Trump’s Greenland deal could include U.S. sovereignty over military bases, mineral rights
Danish PM says Denmark rejects any proposal that relinquishes its sovereignty over Greenland
www.theglobeandmail.com
January 22, 2026 at 9:30 PM
… they’re military bases. He already _had_ sovereignty over them.