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How we use the internet is largely shaped by a handful of US-based tech giants.
US gov't surveillance laws allow them to demand access to your private data without your knowledge or a warrant.
Read the thread below for the list of European alternatives that put your privacy first.
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US gov't surveillance laws allow them to demand access to your private data without your knowledge or a warrant.
Read the thread below for the list of European alternatives that put your privacy first.
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March 28, 2025 at 3:39 PM
How we use the internet is largely shaped by a handful of US-based tech giants.
US gov't surveillance laws allow them to demand access to your private data without your knowledge or a warrant.
Read the thread below for the list of European alternatives that put your privacy first.
1/16
US gov't surveillance laws allow them to demand access to your private data without your knowledge or a warrant.
Read the thread below for the list of European alternatives that put your privacy first.
1/16
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23andMe should give every user a real choice to say “no” to a data transfer in this bankruptcy and ensure that any buyer makes real privacy commitments. If you're looking to delete your data and destroy your DNA sample, here's how.
How to Delete Your 23andMe Data
This week, the genetic testing company 23andMe filed for bankruptcy, which means the genetic data the company collected on millions of users is now up for sale. If you don't want your data included in...
www.eff.org
March 28, 2025 at 7:08 PM
23andMe should give every user a real choice to say “no” to a data transfer in this bankruptcy and ensure that any buyer makes real privacy commitments. If you're looking to delete your data and destroy your DNA sample, here's how.
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We've just updated the @wired.com guide for how to better protect your privacy when you cross the US border: www.wired.com/2017/02/guid...
How to Enter the US With Your Digital Privacy Intact
Crossing into the United States has become increasingly dangerous for digital privacy. Here are a few steps you can take to minimize the risk of Customs and Border Patrol accessing your data.
www.wired.com
March 24, 2025 at 6:12 PM
We've just updated the @wired.com guide for how to better protect your privacy when you cross the US border: www.wired.com/2017/02/guid...
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It's in the post, but the I want to emphasize what we've seen is efforts to get around Signal's end-to-end encryption by using other vectors.
This shows that:
1. The end-to-end encryption works.
2. It doesn't solve everything.
See: bsky.app/profile/agre...
This shows that:
1. The end-to-end encryption works.
2. It doesn't solve everything.
See: bsky.app/profile/agre...
Once more for the cabinet-level war-planners in the back: www.wired.com/story/encryp...
"Good opsec will save you from bad crypto, but good crypto won't save you from bad opsec."
"Good opsec will save you from bad crypto, but good crypto won't save you from bad opsec."
Encrypted Messaging Is Essential—But It Isn’t Magic
As recent events have shown, using an encrypted messaging app like WhatsApp or Signal is no privacy panacea.
www.wired.com
March 24, 2025 at 5:26 PM
It's in the post, but the I want to emphasize what we've seen is efforts to get around Signal's end-to-end encryption by using other vectors.
This shows that:
1. The end-to-end encryption works.
2. It doesn't solve everything.
See: bsky.app/profile/agre...
This shows that:
1. The end-to-end encryption works.
2. It doesn't solve everything.
See: bsky.app/profile/agre...
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Amid growing concerns over Big Tech firms aligning with Trump administration policies, people are starting to move their digital lives to services based overseas. Here's what you need to know.
How to Avoid US-Based Digital Services—and Why You Might Want To
Amid growing concerns over Big Tech firms aligning with Trump administration policies, people are starting to move their digital lives to services based overseas. Here's what you need to know.
wrd.cm
March 21, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Amid growing concerns over Big Tech firms aligning with Trump administration policies, people are starting to move their digital lives to services based overseas. Here's what you need to know.
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Want an introduction to digital surveillance, and how to protect your communications with others? Check out our Surveillance Self-Defense write-up.
Communicating With Others
Telecommunication networks and the internet have made communicating with people easier than ever, but have also made surveillance more prevalent. Without taking extra steps to protect your privacy, ev...
ssd.eff.org
March 20, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Want an introduction to digital surveillance, and how to protect your communications with others? Check out our Surveillance Self-Defense write-up.
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If you're critical of the US government and you are planning to cross the US border any time soon, today is a good day to review EFF's border search pocket guide: www.eff.org/document/eff...
EFF Border Search Pocket Guide
border-pocket-guide-2.pdf
www.eff.org
March 19, 2025 at 7:46 PM
If you're critical of the US government and you are planning to cross the US border any time soon, today is a good day to review EFF's border search pocket guide: www.eff.org/document/eff...
Apple meets UK government demand to end expanded encryption for iCloud backups, which is part of the Advanced Data Protection feature for high-risk users www.reuters.com/technology/a...
Apple removing end-to-end cloud encryption feature in UK, Bloomberg News reports
Apple is pulling its most advanced, end-to-end encrypted security feature for cloud data in the UK after the government ordered the company to build a backdoor for accessing user data, Bloomberg News reported on Friday.
www.reuters.com
February 21, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Apple meets UK government demand to end expanded encryption for iCloud backups, which is part of the Advanced Data Protection feature for high-risk users www.reuters.com/technology/a...
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The person wants me to move to WhatsApp or Telegram to chat after the most cursory of introductions.
If someone asks you location, age and marital status in BlueSky DMs and then wants to go to WhatsApp, remember this is not a dating app.
If someone asks you location, age and marital status in BlueSky DMs and then wants to go to WhatsApp, remember this is not a dating app.
December 10, 2024 at 2:20 AM
The person wants me to move to WhatsApp or Telegram to chat after the most cursory of introductions.
If someone asks you location, age and marital status in BlueSky DMs and then wants to go to WhatsApp, remember this is not a dating app.
If someone asks you location, age and marital status in BlueSky DMs and then wants to go to WhatsApp, remember this is not a dating app.
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The FTC is taking sweeping actions against major companies in the location data industry-many who share your location data to the government.
https://www.404media.co/ftc-bans-location-data-company-that-powers-the-surveillance-ecosystem/?ref=weekly-roundup-newsletter
https://www.404media.co/ftc-bans-location-data-company-that-powers-the-surveillance-ecosystem/?ref=weekly-roundup-newsletter
FTC Bans Location Data Company That Powers the Surveillance Ecosystem
Venntel is a primary provider of location data to the government or other companies that sell to U.S. agencies. The FTC is banning Venntel from selling data related to health clinics, refugee shelters, and much more.
www.404media.co
December 7, 2024 at 5:50 PM
The FTC is taking sweeping actions against major companies in the location data industry-many who share your location data to the government.
https://www.404media.co/ftc-bans-location-data-company-that-powers-the-surveillance-ecosystem/?ref=weekly-roundup-newsletter
https://www.404media.co/ftc-bans-location-data-company-that-powers-the-surveillance-ecosystem/?ref=weekly-roundup-newsletter
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We’ve improved private group video calls in Signal with new features, incl. call links.
Create a link that anyone on Signal can use to join a group call *without* having to join a Signal group chat first
+ raise hand, emoji reactions, calls tab, & more
signal.org/blog/call-li...
Create a link that anyone on Signal can use to join a group call *without* having to join a Signal group chat first
+ raise hand, emoji reactions, calls tab, & more
signal.org/blog/call-li...
Improving Private Signal Calls: Call Links & More
If you love group calls on Signal, but don’t want to create a group chat for every combination of your friends or colleagues, you’re in luck. Today we’re launching call links: Share a link with anyone...
signal.org
December 5, 2024 at 5:07 PM
We’ve improved private group video calls in Signal with new features, incl. call links.
Create a link that anyone on Signal can use to join a group call *without* having to join a Signal group chat first
+ raise hand, emoji reactions, calls tab, & more
signal.org/blog/call-li...
Create a link that anyone on Signal can use to join a group call *without* having to join a Signal group chat first
+ raise hand, emoji reactions, calls tab, & more
signal.org/blog/call-li...
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Free Tools For Your Online Privacy. 🔒
Operating System
• Linux Based OS
Email
• Tuta Mail
Web Browser
• Firefox
• Tor browser
Search Engine
• DuckDuckGo
• SearX
Messenger
• Signal
• Threema
Password Manager
• Bitwarden
• Keepass
Enjoy the winter. 😎
Operating System
• Linux Based OS
• Tuta Mail
Web Browser
• Firefox
• Tor browser
Search Engine
• DuckDuckGo
• SearX
Messenger
• Signal
• Threema
Password Manager
• Bitwarden
• Keepass
Enjoy the winter. 😎
November 30, 2024 at 3:06 PM
Free Tools For Your Online Privacy. 🔒
Operating System
• Linux Based OS
Email
• Tuta Mail
Web Browser
• Firefox
• Tor browser
Search Engine
• DuckDuckGo
• SearX
Messenger
• Signal
• Threema
Password Manager
• Bitwarden
• Keepass
Enjoy the winter. 😎
Operating System
• Linux Based OS
• Tuta Mail
Web Browser
• Firefox
• Tor browser
Search Engine
• DuckDuckGo
• SearX
Messenger
• Signal
• Threema
Password Manager
• Bitwarden
• Keepass
Enjoy the winter. 😎
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"'Waifu' had been bragging about his criminal exploits in open groups on Telegram. But when he threatened Allison Nixon, the chief research officer at the U.S. cybersecurity firm Unit221B, his days were numbered."
November 29, 2024 at 10:03 PM
"'Waifu' had been bragging about his criminal exploits in open groups on Telegram. But when he threatened Allison Nixon, the chief research officer at the U.S. cybersecurity firm Unit221B, his days were numbered."
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Grindr’s AI forays amount to “data surveillance,” EFF’s Paige Collings told Gazetteer SF. “There are real life consequences for very vulnerable communities,” and if LGBTQ+ protections are weakened, “the risk of this over the next few years is heightened.”
Grindr’s AI ‘wingman’ has privacy experts concerned - Gazetteer SF
We tried the tool — made in partnership with SF-based AI firm Ex-human — and it’s pretty terrible
sf.gazetteer.co
November 27, 2024 at 9:28 PM
Grindr’s AI forays amount to “data surveillance,” EFF’s Paige Collings told Gazetteer SF. “There are real life consequences for very vulnerable communities,” and if LGBTQ+ protections are weakened, “the risk of this over the next few years is heightened.”
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Had the pleasure of speaking to @agreenberg.bsky.social for @wireddotcom.bsky.social’s guide to protecting yourself from government surveillance. Also great quotes here from @harloholm.es and @geminiimatt.bsky.social. www.wired.com/story/the-wi...
The WIRED Guide to Protecting Yourself From Government Surveillance
Donald Trump has vowed to deport millions and jail his enemies. To carry out that agenda, his administration will exploit America’s digital surveillance machine. Here are some steps you can take to ev...
www.wired.com
November 12, 2024 at 10:23 PM
Had the pleasure of speaking to @agreenberg.bsky.social for @wireddotcom.bsky.social’s guide to protecting yourself from government surveillance. Also great quotes here from @harloholm.es and @geminiimatt.bsky.social. www.wired.com/story/the-wi...
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even billionaires get hacked @racheltobac.bsky.social talks to us about the scam Mark Cuban fell for and how to keep an eye on it yourself. www.itbrew.com/stories/2024...
Mark Cuban’s Gmail was hacked by a threat actor posing as Google—here’s how to prevent it from happening to you
Entrepreneur and investor Mark Cuban said his Gmail account was hacked after a threat actor posing as a Google employee called him.
www.itbrew.com
June 26, 2024 at 7:38 PM
even billionaires get hacked @racheltobac.bsky.social talks to us about the scam Mark Cuban fell for and how to keep an eye on it yourself. www.itbrew.com/stories/2024...
Don't interact with emails pretending to be from Apple, warning you that your Apple ID has been suspended—this is an active scam.
Apple provides extensive guidance on recognizing and handling #scams and #phishing over the phone, via email or SMS: support.apple.com/en-us/102568
Apple provides extensive guidance on recognizing and handling #scams and #phishing over the phone, via email or SMS: support.apple.com/en-us/102568
Recognize and avoid social engineering schemes including phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support
Use these tips to avoid social engineering schemes and learn what to do if you receive suspicious emails, phone calls, or other messages.
support.apple.com
November 26, 2024 at 6:44 AM
Don't interact with emails pretending to be from Apple, warning you that your Apple ID has been suspended—this is an active scam.
Apple provides extensive guidance on recognizing and handling #scams and #phishing over the phone, via email or SMS: support.apple.com/en-us/102568
Apple provides extensive guidance on recognizing and handling #scams and #phishing over the phone, via email or SMS: support.apple.com/en-us/102568
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Tired of answering common tech questions from your family and friends? Send them over to Digital Rights Bytes, and we'll help them out.
Welcome to Digital Rights Bytes
Digital Rights Bytes
digitalrightsbytes.org
November 19, 2024 at 8:30 PM
Tired of answering common tech questions from your family and friends? Send them over to Digital Rights Bytes, and we'll help them out.
Contagious Interview: DPRK Threat Actors Lure Tech Industry Job Seekers to Install New Variants of BeaverTail and InvisibleFerret Malware unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/north-korean...
Contagious Interview: DPRK Threat Actors Lure Tech Industry Job Seekers to Install New Variants of BeaverTail and InvisibleFerret Malware
Discover how North Korean attackers, posing as recruiters, used an updated downloader and backdoor in a campaign targeting tech job seekers. Discover how North Korean attackers, posing as recruiters, ...
unit42.paloaltonetworks.com
November 24, 2024 at 9:19 PM
Contagious Interview: DPRK Threat Actors Lure Tech Industry Job Seekers to Install New Variants of BeaverTail and InvisibleFerret Malware unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/north-korean...
One of the most important steps you can take to ensure device and online security is to understand what you're protecting, from who/what, and how you plan to increase security. This guide from @eff.org can get you started: ssd.eff.org/module/your-...
Your Security Plan
Trying to protect all your data from everything all the time is impractical and exhausting. But, have no fear! Security is a process, and through thoughtful planning, you can put together a plan that’...
ssd.eff.org
November 24, 2024 at 6:41 PM
One of the most important steps you can take to ensure device and online security is to understand what you're protecting, from who/what, and how you plan to increase security. This guide from @eff.org can get you started: ssd.eff.org/module/your-...