The legal situation is more complex and nuanced than the headline implies, so the article is worth reading. This adds another ruling to the confusing case history regarding forced biometric unlocking.
This is something I’m unsure of. While I agree that there should be less obstacles to third party app stores, and sideloading, I’m not sure about taking warnings away is a wise choice. Especially when people are comfort and used to no warnings when using Google Play and other equivalents. Most just doesn’t do basic digital hygine. A better route is to bring down Google Play from its system app status and become a normal one, and warnings for everyone.
Instead of fiddling with the limitation on Android set by Google, I think a custom crypto DAC/ADC would be far eaiser, though you need both hard and software knowledge to accomplish this. It also came with the added benefit of not processing cryptographic operations on a black box.
Still, I don’t know what goal you want to achieve and threat model is. If you are just curious if this possible, the answer will be ye with tons of hops amd hacks. If you really want security, I will advise you go another route.
It’s on a different stack. Telegram (and VoIP) operates on the network stack, cellular call is working on the GSM/LTE stack. Networkin stack is more opened and free to do what you want; GSM/LTE stack have many proprietary tech that’s is not open to everyone.
PoW? The client need to do some computation before the server takes the like signup or signin or something. Not 100% foolproof but can thwart some bot attempts I guess.
I don’t get it. If Google really cares about ad revenue, why not just slap a DRM to each and every videos? They can protect their interests, and DMCA anyone who dares to circumvent it. Even a low effort DRM will do.
If a stamp have a barcode, why not just let people who have printers at home to print it on the envelope directly? This eliminates the need to buy physical stamp, thus the probability of buying counterfeit stamps.
Isn’t Post Office just a convenience store? I thought the Horizon scandal is to the Royal Mail, which is responsible for stamp printing and mail processing.
I believe counterfeit stamps is always a problem but never been discussed publicly, though I can’t deny the barcode could be used for other purposes like tracking internally.
And you’re right at counterfeiting 1 dollar bills analogy. People can just print and mail it at a lower than what real stamp cost, sell it to unsuspicious people and earn the difference.
You might be right. I spent a little time to gone through a few online shops, including Chinese, and couldn’t find one that I can tell it’s clearly counterfeit. Unless I bought it and Royal Mail have something for me to verify its authenticity.
I want to host a small game server for friends and myself in my home but doesn’t want to open up the firewall. Any tunneling solutions supports UDP? Thnaks.
Does that require my friends install & configure Tailscale/WG/OpenVPN? I tried that route like 2~3 yrs ago with OpenVPN and it doesn’t works well.
I would like to keep it as simple and easy as it can be. Aka no need extra software and config. Just fireup the game, connect, and play, as if the server is hosted on some VPS.
For non tech savy people, is ZeroTier easier to config than Tailscale? I tried Tailscale and everyone needs a account before start playing, which can be a fraction.
I wish to mention learnings from the coupious time i spend on learning online privacy ,security and anonymity for my b school (MBA) admissions interview. Can I market is as a cybersecurity internship. But Cyber security has a different meaning altogether. I’m pretty much at the advance stage of the privacy journey( read all...
I don’t know what “privacy” you know but I can you a reference of what cybersecurity I know. I had a Cybersecurity course and it’s more focused on compliances to standards like ISO 27001/PCI-DSS, regulations like CCPA/GDPR, risk assessment/management, BC/DR, and more. Cybersecurity have a broader meaning to me and essentially a safety net to make sure plans are in place and not let the business down from normal operation.
HeliBoard keyboard is an improved fork of the now-unmaintained OpenBoard keyboard. It does not require internet permission, allowing it to be used 100% offline....
You don’t need to fiddle with VPN, have a machine up all day that don’t cost you electricity, usually more bandwidth, and potentially downsize your home internet plan.
Drawbacks include more limited storage, paid extra, and the need to download to local.
Just to note that seedbox only works if you just view the material for a few times, not hoarding. IMHO as long as you maintain a share ratio of 2 or above you’re good to delete the file after you done with it, unless you’re on PT.
Cops can force suspect to unlock phone with thumbprint, US court rules (arstechnica.com)
The legal situation is more complex and nuanced than the headline implies, so the article is worth reading. This adds another ruling to the confusing case history regarding forced biometric unlocking.
Epic wants a judge to open up the Google Play Store for good (www.androidcentral.com)
cross-posted from: programming.dev/post/12886362...
How to encrypt regular phone calls?
Is it even possible on android? Is there a FOSS dialer to optionally encrypt some phone calls (non voip) using a pre-shared key with other party?
Web Devs: is there a phone-number-less AUTH that still prevents bots?
I make websites...
YouTube’s ad blocker crackdown now includes third-party apps (www.theverge.com)
UK flooded with forged stamps despite using barcodes — to prevent just that (www.bleepingcomputer.com)
If a stamp have a barcode, why not just let people who have printers at home to print it on the envelope directly? This eliminates the need to buy physical stamp, thus the probability of buying counterfeit stamps.
UDP Tunneling solution recommendations
I want to host a small game server for friends and myself in my home but doesn’t want to open up the firewall. Any tunneling solutions supports UDP? Thnaks.
Release v4.6.0: The end · pivpn/pivpn · GitHub (github.com)
So long partner…...
How to explain learnings from Digital privacy in an interview and resume
I wish to mention learnings from the coupious time i spend on learning online privacy ,security and anonymity for my b school (MBA) admissions interview. Can I market is as a cybersecurity internship. But Cyber security has a different meaning altogether. I’m pretty much at the advance stage of the privacy journey( read all...
Using your phone to pay is convenient, but it can also mean you spend more (www.npr.org)
HeliBoard, a privacy-conscious open-source Android keyboard based on AOSP/now-unmaintained OpenBoard, is now available on F-Droid (f-droid.org)
HeliBoard keyboard is an improved fork of the now-unmaintained OpenBoard keyboard. It does not require internet permission, allowing it to be used 100% offline....
Regarding mullvad
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