Discover the crucial impact of user indifference on internet #privacy and the role of privacy-preserving digital identity tech for our future.
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I just checked the stats on https://dnscrypt.ca/ and it seems they did almost 30.1M queries yesterday. That's about 355 DNS queries per second. To be honest, I'm feelin' a little proud of that. #dns#dnscrypt#DoH#digitalprivacy
🔒 TechCrunch's analysis of the 23andMe breach highlights the vulnerability of personal genetic data, raising concerns about data protection and transparency.
What do you think about this new case of a user data breach by a company revealing sensitive user data? And what steps do you take to ensure the security of your sensitive information? Share your thoughts and experiences with us!
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Turns out the Feds and other Governments have been spying on all push notifications the whole time and using it to even de-anonymise users on anonymous messenger apps.
And they placed a gag order on #Apple so they don't tell users.
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Turns out the Feds and other Governments have been spying on all push notifications the whole time and using it to even de-anonymise users on anonymous messenger apps.
And they placed a gag order on Apple to prevent them from letting users know about this.
The Weekend Pulse: Cruciality of Privacy and Push for Open Source Software
1/9: 🎬Welcome to our weekend thread! Today, let's discuss a topic of vital importance - Privacy. Through this thread, we'll understand why privacy is crucial and the need to transition from big corporations to open source software. #privacy#opensource
5/9 : 🔒Privacy, therefore, is not about hiding things, but about protecting oneself and preserving autonomy in decision-making without external influences. It’s about controlling personal data that gets shared and who it gets shared with. #digitalprivacy
The EU chat control legislation proposal to scan literally ever private digital messaging in Europe has been postponed until another vote in December. It’s baffling there is hardly any news and media cover, and we are reading about such important legislative progress on blogs.
You can also take a quiz to determine your own privacy footprint.
From the link below, select which popular products you own. We’ll weigh their privacy features and flaws, then show how well or poorly your devices and apps protect your personal information.
If, like me, you find yourself using apps that have a reputation for being a bit invasive (yes, TikTok, I'm looking at you!), here's a nifty trick to help protect your personal space even while you indulge in some entertaining content.
Consider installing these privacy-invading apps inside Android's "Work Profile." 📱 What's that, you ask? It's like having a secret sandbox where these apps can play, away from your personal data and sensitive information.
How to do it? Well, there's a cool open-source app called "Shelter" that can help you set up this sandboxed environment. It's like giving these apps their own little world to roam in, while your personal stuff stays safe and sound.
So, why not give it a whirl? Your privacy deserves a little extra love, and Shelter's got your back. 🛡️
Great news for privacy advocates! The European Court of Human Rights recently held the UK Government accountable for its digital spying, even when that spying affects people outside of the UK's borders. According to Privacy International the judgment says that the UK cannot digitally spy on people outside its borders without legal grounds.
#Privacy#DigitalPrivacy#Surveillance#DataProtection: "In 2023, digital privacy is, in many ways, a fiction: Knowingly or not, we are all constantly streaming, beaming, being surveilled, scattering data wherever we go. Companies, governments, and our fellow citizens know more than we could ever imagine about our body, our shopping habits, even our kids. The question now isn’t how to protect your privacy altogether—it’s how to make choices that help you draw boundaries around what you most care about. Read on for our simple rules for managing your privacy, and get a list of personalized recommendations."
"Unfortunately, no social network is immune to hate because hate is part of everyday life. However, we can choose to have a purer social experience, where content is selected based on our interests and choices, not based on others' economic and political interests."
Researchers from King's College London conducted a survey among 600 people and found the majority of women were more likely to gain online security advice from friends and family than helpful internet resources. Dr Kovila Coopamootoo, lecturer in computer science, said it highlighted "the gender norms at play in online safety and the role that gender identity plays in staying safe online.”
Please stop making it more difficult for me to use ephemeral, digital credit cards.
Yours truly,
Someone who doesn’t like using their primary credit card(s) or bank account information online when they can avoid it because I’ve seen how companies treat information security and digital privacy and it makes me very concerned
P.S. Stop making people sign up to your site and give more information than what’s necessary just to make a purchase. And, no, I don’t want your buggy app that requires a ton of permissions either.
Passwords of over 500,000 Belgians leaked in data breach.
Over 500,000 Belgians have had their passwords leaked due to a significant data breach. The breach occurred on RaidForums, an online platform commonly used by hackers to exchange stolen data. Although the FBI and Europol took down the platform last year, certain data has resurfaced and become publicly available. The data leak includes private and business email addresses from well-known companies and institutions such as KU Leuven, Ghent University, and VRT.
Experts believe the data may have originated from an older hack of a popular site like Dropbox. As per haveibeenpwned.com, the data appears to have been stolen in 2020, and it probably contains over a year old passwords.
In light of this incident, following some best practices for password management is important.
1️⃣ Enable two-step verification for an extra layer of security.
2️⃣ Regularly change passwords to limit the impact of a data leak.
3️⃣ Use different passwords for different sites. A password manager can help manage this.
4️⃣ Avoid personal information in passwords and opt for a complex mix of characters.
5️⃣ Never respond to emails asking for passwords or personal information.