neuroexception, to privacy

Portmaster from @safing is a great tool not only for but also for . You really get an overview of which apps do which requests. Their so called really stands out from other . It's very similar to . However, like the , speeds are very slow. Everything from the client to the servers are completely , which is a big plus. If you can accept slow speeds, the spn is your best choice.

Ghostsheetz, to firefox
@Ghostsheetz@alaskan.social avatar

Google is trying to make the internet unavailable to anything but chrome. Here are the most recent hostile moves by Google.

From: @nekohayo
https://mastodon.social/@nekohayo/110775656176571435

CharlieMcHenry, to privacy
@CharlieMcHenry@connectop.us avatar
vascorsd, (edited ) to privacy
@vascorsd@mastodon.social avatar

Fucked up life is people forcing me to join a specific group in whatsup for a discussion I literally cannot miss after avoiding that shitty platform from facebook for so many years.

Here I am being a silly person going to buy a fucking new phone number just to use that shit.

Fuck people that force others to use predatory and privacy invading plataforms made by advertising companies.

I'm really really not happy about this shit.

ap236, to privacy
@ap236@mastodon.social avatar

Threads collects so much sensitive information it's a 'hacker's dream,' experts say https://bit.ly/3pH2kSE @cdnpoli

avoidthehack, to privacy

Avoidthehack updates Comparison Tool

  • Added Mullvad @mullvadnet browser
  • Added Comodo IceDragon
  • Fixed image display issues on some
  • Corrected existing information

https://avoidthehack.com/util/browser-comparison

protonmail, to windows
@protonmail@mastodon.social avatar

Today, we're launching the Proton Drive app for everyone. Automatically backup and sync your files and more. Get it here: https://proton.me/drive/download.

We're also about to start the beta for our app; learn more here: https://proton.me/blog/proton-drive-windows.

Decentralize,
@Decentralize@dt.gl avatar

@protonmail sounds good... Ditch also the google push thing on android. Tutanota works without google services.

avoidthehack, to apple

How to block emails on , Outlook, Proton Mail, Yahoo Mail, and Mail

From @protonmail

https://proton.me/blog/how-to-block-emails

avoidthehack, to privacy

How Threads’ policy compares to Twitter’s (and its rivals’)

has abysmal privacy... just reading the list in this article is exhausting.

I fail to see how it is an "acceptable middleground" for users being introduced into the (with the talk of ActivityPub integration.)

https://arstechnica.com/security/2023/07/how-threads-privacy-policy-compares-to-twitters-and-its-rivals/

edgren, to privacy
@edgren@fosstodon.org avatar

For those who have an account at Threads, here is a reminder of why you should burn it with fire: https://arstechnica.com/security/2023/07/how-threads-privacy-policy-compares-to-twitters-and-its-rivals/

NickAEsp, to news
@NickAEsp@mastodon.social avatar
emanuele, to threads Italian
@emanuele@m.divita.eu avatar

«All the red flags in the policy»

's rival launched in over 100 countries today—but not in the

https://qz.com/threads-meta-delayed-launch-eu-privacy-policy-concerns-1850609340

«Threads collects data about your body» statement made me sick.

avoidthehack, to fediverse

I’m not going to sit here and pretend like the current without Threads is “perfect” for … But just look at the data collects.

This is insane.

avoidthehack, (edited )

Realize this data wouldn’t exist in a vacuum or even as a “single data point.”

Meta has many avenues for data collection for users on its platforms (WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, etc) and off (Facebook Pixel and buying/using third party data). If just by interacting with users, you are now subject to their (Meta’s) policies… how crazy is that?

Stay safe out there, folks.

gael, to random French
@gael@mastodon.social avatar
avoidthehack, to privacy

Avoidthehack updates "Blocking Ads, Trackers, and in , Devices, and Networks"

Updated this guide with lots of changes. Including removing mentions of Vivaldi, adding more sections/headers for readability, added references where appropriate.

So, what's your method of blocking ads?

https://avoidthehack.com/how-to-block-ads

avoidthehack, to privacy

Who’s Behind the DomainNetworks Snail Mail Scam?

From @briankrebs

+1 for Domain WHOIS privacy protection.

Personally, I've never received one of these - but somehow they've pinged the email associated with the record via a relay/aliasing service.

https://krebsonsecurity.com/2023/07/whos-behind-the-domainnetworks-snail-mail-scam/

avoidthehack, to privacy

Gradual removal of port forwarding from the IVPN @ivpn service

Port forwarding for Pro accounts will stop working after 30 SEP. New Pro accounts after 29 JUN will not have port forwarding offered.

https://www.ivpn.net/blog/gradual-removal-of-port-forwarding/

avoidthehack, to privacy

Brave @brave privacy updates: localhost resource permission

Brave introduces feature to block websites from potentially accessing images, web pages, and other hosted files/data on your computer.

https://brave.com/privacy-updates/27-localhost-permission/

avoidthehack, to privacy

Here's the thing about ...

It should be the default for everyone. Both online and offline.

avoidthehack, to mentalhealth

The Government Has a Controversial Idea to Track Crisis Calls

Proposed automatic geolocation pinpointing for callers dialing the 988 line. 😐

https://themarkup.org/2023/06/24/the-government-has-a-controversial-idea-to-track-mental-health-crisis-calls

avoidthehack, (edited ) to privacy

Can Ads Get Even More Annoying?

From @Tutanota

I think the answer is: yes.

Use a provider that respects your privacy and doesn't show targeted ads in your inbox,

https://tutanota.com/blog/gmail-ads-annoying

internetsociety, to uk
@internetsociety@techpolicy.social avatar

Over 80 civil society organizations, academics and cyber-experts from 23 countries wrote to the UK government over the threats posed by the
to the security and privacy of billions of people who use apps like WhatsApp and Signal - https://www.openrightsgroup.org/press-releases/online-safety-bill-protect-encrypted-messaging/

avoidthehack, to privacy
avoidthehack, to privacy

SMS Phishers Harvested Phone Numbers, Shipment Data from UPS Tracking Tool

Benign (and "good") tools can be used to carry out phishing campaigns, such as this campaign targeting Canadian users who've placed legitimate orders with legitimate retailers.

https://krebsonsecurity.com/2023/06/sms-phishers-harvested-phone-numbers-shipment-data-from-ups-tracking-tool/

@briankrebs

axbom, to random
@axbom@axbom.me avatar

Just published: Deepfake porn using any person on Instagram

When we can no longer control where our face appears, what happens to our perception of identity? The technology is constantly getting better in its deceptive quality, is more widely available and at ever lower costs. The porn industry is growing in all directions. As it stands, today everyone is a potential porn star against their own will.

https://axbom.com/deepfake-porn/

edgren,
@edgren@fosstodon.org avatar

@axbom Yet another reason why I want to try control where my face will be uploaded online. I will get a TagMeNot1 t-shirt some day.

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