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📣 Attention all custom ROM users and advocates for digital rights! 📣
Google's Play Integrity is limiting access to certain functionalities and applications for those using custom operating systems. This is a direct attack on the open-source community and a step towards further consolidating Google's monopoly in the mobile ecosystem.
The European Commission is aware of the situation, but has deemed it a low priority: europarl.europa.eu/doceo/docum…
It's time for us to take action and show Google and the EU how much we care about this issue! 💥
Sign the petition now to stop Google from limiting access to custom ROMs: change.org/p/stop-google-from-…
#StopGoogleMonopoly #CustomROMs #DigitalRights #OpenSource #PlayIntegrity #Google #deGoogle #privacy #right2repair #rightorepair #r2r #EU
Let's unite and fight for our right to use and develop custom operating systems! 💪
Black Weeks at @Tutanota Save 62% On Our Legend Plan! 💎 tuta.com/blog/black-weeks-at-t…
#Encrypt #privacy #BlackFriday #Email #Calendar #FLOSS #OSS #OpenSource
Not endorsing the #degoogle hashtag here just because a hell of a lot of spackle is needed for a comparable experience, but if you're interested in #cloud email servoces, this is one of the better ones in this space.
Black Weeks at Tuta: Save 62% On Our Legend Plan! 💎 | Tuta
Get the deal from November 15 to December 4, 2024.Tuta
theguardian.com/technology/202…
This article discusses how to protect privacy, amidst concerns of increased government surveillance.
The article is aimed at Asylum seekers & immigrants to the US, but it's solid advice for anyone, really.
Recommendations include using encrypted messaging apps like Signal, Apple iMessage, and WhatsApp, and setting messages to disappear.
It also recommends minimizing data sharing and deleting data when possible, particularly from Google.
Opt out: how to stop tech companies spying on your phone as Trump promises mass deportations
There are no federal privacy regulations to protect your information – here’s how you can do it yourselfJohana Bhuiyan (The Guardian)
Hi, everyone. My name is Jean. Looking to connect with people here! I will follow you back! :D
Recently finished a PhD in cybersecurity, but quit academia right away. I just can't work there lol. I work in data by day, but Im a fulltime human rights activist and have spoken at various fora against digital dictatorship and BigTech's regulatory capture. I am a socialist and I have been for awhile now. I am working closely with various grassroot movement particularly within the digital rights/labour space.
I am into FLOSS, #privacy and #humanrights. I have foul mouth and I own it. Outside of my activism, I enjoy walking my dog, Heidi, #vegan food, gaming, programming #python, #dadjokes and makeup.
#pleaseboost #boostswelcome #followfriday #followerpower #digitalrights #introduction #introductionfr #followme #ifollowback #womeninstem #retoot #Toots
Thank uuu
Real time collaboration software and text boxes that rapidly save drafts to the cloud essentially log your fingerprintable typing behavior. The industry refers to this information as “keystroke dynamics” or “typing biometrics”.
Other modern “operator signatures” are easier to minimize. A user can learn to obfuscate writing style, or can use keyboard navigation with different pointing devices to limit fingerprinting of mouse behavior.
Keystroke biometrics are difficult to anonymize without installing software such as kloak or browser extensions (the latter of which may add fingerprintable vectors) designed to cloak some of your typing habits. Signature typos, approximate typing speed, etc. will still leak. Alternatively, we could normalize typing messages out in a simple offline editors that don’t store revision history before pasting them into other input fields.
Originally posted on seirdy.one: See Original (POSSE). #Privacy #Anonymity
Get ready for the transition to @thunderbird mobile!
blog.iode.tech/get-ready-for-t…
#thunderbird #android #rom #privacy #cybersecurity #adblocker #iodé #degoogle #opensource
Get ready for the transition to Thunderbird mobile! - iodé
We will replace p≡p (pretty easy privacy), our default email app, with Thunderbird. Here's all you need to know for the transition.antoine (iodé)
I've seen a number of toots today advising people against scanning random #QRCodes because they can be used in a number of malicious ways.
There are a number of legitimate ways people can use such codes to trick others, and it can require some deeper understanding of how systems work to avoid them. For that reason, I'm not going to contradict that recommendation, but I will add to it.
QR codes are usually just URLs encoded in a visual, machine-readable form, so they aren't necessarily more dangerous than a link. The danger comes from the fact that most scanner apps will directly open whatever URL you scan without giving you the opportunity to consider whether that's a good idea.
You can reduce the risk of scanning such codes by installing a better app which requires manual interaction to open URLs after decoding them.
For android users I recommend "BinaryEye", since it's open-source, ad-free, and has a bunch of other useful features.
Its github page links to both F-Droid and the play store:
github.com/markusfisch/BinaryE…
GitHub - markusfisch/BinaryEye: Yet another barcode scanner for Android
Yet another barcode scanner for Android. Contribute to markusfisch/BinaryEye development by creating an account on GitHub.GitHub
I use an RSS feed for news, and I’m sure I’m not the only one here on the Fediverse who appreciates the convenience it offers, because it helps me stay informed in a way that suits my preferences.
How do you keep up with the important topics that matter to you?
I’d love to hear your thoughts!
#Linux #OpenSource #FOSS #Ubuntu #Fedora #ArchLinux #LinuxMint #Debian #Manjaro #Privacy #Decentralization
With the release of Parcelo 0.11.0, we've made some significant changes to our server infrastructure. App developers can now find the developer console at console.accrescent.app.
If you encounter any issues, please let us know ASAP through our socials or contacts on our site.
I’ve been on Fedi for a year now and have fallen in love with the platform, so here’s my introduction! I studied computer science with a focus on RTOS and FP/PL, but I’m about to start my final semester of law school. I’ll be practicing at a boutique firm that primarily handles IP cases once I’m barred. I foilboard and I play way too many rhythm games in and out of the arcade.
I contribute to open source projects where I can, and I write up my experience in my digital garden which I’ve been maintaining for over a year now. It’s also a good place to find usage tips for projects/tools that you might want to use.
My passion for tech also includes privacy, and I’m an advocate for minimizing your digital footprint. GenAI is a scam and its purveyors are causing real harm while they sell it as hard as they can.
Follow me for: #selfhosting #digitalgardening #privacy #lawfedi #section230 #copyright #patents #rustlang #gleam #haskell #RSS #neovim #NixOS #zotero #tmux #alacritty #linux #egpu #qemu #arch #archlinux #GNOME #watches #watchmaking #obsidian #obsidianmd #thunderbird #fpv #mechkeys #mechkeeb #mechanicalkeyboard #matrix #signal #fido2 #passkeys #dancerushstardom
be-far's Digital Garden
Tip You will own nothing, and you will be happy. On my little corner of the internet, I document my adventures in tech and complain about the internet of shit.be-far.com
Sad to see that @mozilla needs to layoff 30%😢
Is Google’s ban on paying Mozilla for including G Search in Firefox the reason?
All #privacy companies must unite against Big Tech now! 💪
👉 tuta.com/blog/will-ban-on-goog…
Will the ban on Google payments kill Mozillas Firefox? | Tuta
How Google’s antitrust judgement could harm Mozilla and what we all must do to help!Tuta
Spread #privacy this Thursday!
What's your favorite chat app?
Here are our recommendations: tuta.com/blog/best-whatsapp-al…
Please comment with choice and reasons below!
Best WhatsApp Alternatives For 2024 | Time To Go Private! | Tuta
There are lots of messaging apps similar to WhatsApp. Here's a review of the best secure alternatives: Signal, Threema, Telegram, Element, Wire, SimpleX, Session, and more.Tuta
The Macroeconomics Of Privacy and Dignity - Mike Hoye at the @matrix Conference 2024
"This is not your privacy this is OUR privacy this is the public good"
Love this. Very much agree with this thinking
If you are a menstruating person living in the US, stop using an app to track your period and do research about apps that will protect your data. Even better, ensure that whatever app you use does not phone home with your data at all #privacy
Edit: Ona sharing some alternatives here. Thanks a lot! systerserver.town/@ona/1134347…
ona [she/they] (@ona@systerserver.town)
1/2 @berniethewordsmith@masto.es in US and around the world. In @donestech we recommend some apps in @fdroid@lemmy.ml drip. menstrual cycle and fertility tracking. What makes drip special: Your data, your choice.Systerserver Town
Surveillance Self-Defense
We’re the Electronic Frontier Foundation, an independent non-profit working to protect online privacy for over thirty years. This is Surveillance Self-Defense: our expert guide to protecting you and your friends from online spying.ssd.eff.org
Wild ass day in the Tor node operator world. Got an email from my VPS, forwarding a complaint from WatchDog CyberSecurity saying that my box was scanning SSH ports!
> Oh no, oh no, I knew I should have set up fail2ban, oh god why was I so lackadaisical!
So I remote in to the machine: no unusual network activity, no unusual processes, users, logins, command history, no sign that anything is doing anything I didn't tell it to do.
So what's up? Turns out there's been a widespread campaign where some actor is spoofing IPs to make it look like systems running Tor are scanning port 22: forum.torproject.org/t/tor-rel…
Operators from all over are saying they're getting nastygrams from their VPS providers because WatchDog is fingering their source IPs (which are being spoofed and NOT part of a global portscanning botnet).
@delroth did an amazing writeup of the whole thing here: delroth.net/posts/spoofed-mass…
#tor #infosec #cybersecurity #threatintel #privacy
[tor-relays] Tor relays source IPs spoofed to mass-scan port 22?
It would be hard to explain to Verizon I run Tor relays since they technically don't allow servers. I hope I'm not forced onto AT&T Internet Air as my particular co-op rental unit won't let met get Spectrum even when other units can, not that I wante…Tor Project Forum
Encryption backdoors must never be allowed. To prove that Tuta Mail and Tuta Calendar are free from any backdoor, the entire client code is published as open source. Let's fight against mass surveillance! ✊
tuta.com/blog/why-a-backdoor-i…
#privacy #encryption #surveillance #backdoors
Let's fight encryption backdoors on Global Encryption Day! | Tuta
61% of all Tuta emails are sent encrypted - a huge success for privacy. But the authorities want to weaken encryption. We must stop them!Tuta
🔐 Sending a password-protected email to anyone is easy with Tuta Mail! 🔐
Check out our latest guide on how to send encrypted, password-protected emails here 👇👇👇
tuta.com/blog/how-to-password-…
#encryption #security #privacy #email
The easiest way to send password-protected emails | Tuta
Unsure of how to send a password-protected email? Find out how easy it is in this quick guide.Tuta
@Tutanota I just realised that all the comments I have added to my contacts over the years, including family-related and medical important information, are gone...
github.com/tutao/tutanota/issu…
Bugs are becoming more common recently, and this one made me lose data. I'm quite disappointed.
#Email #OpenSource #FOSS #Security #Privacy
Lost all my contact comments on Android · Issue #7818 · tutao/tutanota
This is not a feature request (existing functionality does not work, not missing functionality). I will request features on forum or via support. I've searched and did not find a similar issue. Bug...GitHub
Natürlich für Werbung:
Moderne Datenkraken: Smart-TVs tracken sogar HDMI-Inhalte
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Moderne Datenkraken: Smart-TVs tracken sogar HDMI-Inhalte
Smart-TVs werten sogar dann Bildinhalte aus, wenn ein HDMI-Zuspieler genutzt wird. Die Analysen dienen gezielter Werbung.Mark Mantel (heise online)
Op vrijdag 22 november (13u30) en zaterdag 23 november (11u) organiseer ik een wandeling vanuit de Krook in #Gent waar we met #OpenStreetMap en @MapComplete bewakingscamera's in kaart gaan brengen.
Na een korte uitleg gaat iedereen een eigen kant op, op zoek naar camera's.
Dit past binnen mutationfest.be/program
(Of je kan ook meer info vinden op de meetup-pagina: meetup.com/openstreetmap-belgi…)
#privacy #bewakingscameras #surveillance
Programma | Mutation
Ontdek de rode draad die vier unieke locaties aan Gent Zuid verbindt. Laat je drie dagen verwonderen door een intensief programma.Mutation
@Tutanota Watch it we have a pishing/spam email circulating by Tuta Team <kimlucastro3@gmail.com> Important: Database Upgrade and User Verification Required
This account is asking to verify your email. DO NOT CLICK it redirects you to "helpful-playful-authorization.glitch.me/" if you inspect the hyperling which will the ask you to log in again
Recommendation time -- it's worth it to pay for an email subscription with the right company.
I've been using @Tutanota for a few years now and have been very happy with how they've grown. #Encryption for the common person in a simple no-nonsense platform is cool to see. Would love to see them continue to innovate with #privacy in mind like they have so far.
Accrescent 0.25.0 is out with Android 15 app archiving support, Private Space support, and settings UI improvements!
We also forgot to announce that since 0.24.0, Accrescent supports in-app predictive back!
Check out the release notes below 👇
github.com/accrescent/accresce…
#privacy #security #appstore #android #accrescent #opensource
Release 0.25.0 · accrescent/accrescent
This release adds initial app archiving support on Android 15, makes Accrescent show up as an installer in Private Space, and improves the settings UI! We also forgot to mention that since 0.24.0, ...GitHub
We asked and you answered! Here's Tuta's updated list of best WhatsApp alternatives in 2024 👏
Which one is your favorite? 🤔 Do comment below - or check out our detailed review first!
👉 tuta.com/blog/best-whatsapp-al…
#WhatsAppalternatives #Messenger #Privacy #Encryption
Best WhatsApp Alternatives For 2024 | Time To Go Private! | Tuta
There are lots of messaging apps similar to WhatsApp. Here's a review of the best secure alternatives: Signal, Threema, Telegram, Element, Wire, SimpleX, Session, and more.Tuta
Accrescent recently surpassed 1,000 stars on GitHub 🥳! Thank you to everyone for your continued support!
If you'd like to help us grow, check out accrescent.app/faq#contributin…. There are lots of ways to contribute even if you can't code!
github.com/accrescent/accresce…
#security #privacy #appstore #accrescent #android
Accrescent Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to frequently asked questions about Accrescent.Accrescent
One irony of letting companies like Google run their spyware through our websites for "analytics" is how useless most of the information is to small/medium website owners.
Oh, 3% of my visitors are from Poland, and 8% use Firefox? Uh, OK, great insights … I guess. 🤷♂️
OTOH, that information is valuable to Google, because they can aggregate it with lots of other surveillance data for digital fingerprinting, etc.
We've been duped.
The rise of Mastodon has made me so much more aware of government services requiring us to use private companies’ systems to communicate with them and access services.
Sitting on a Dutch train just now I was shown on a screen “feeling unsafe in the train? Contact us via WhatsApp”.
What if I don’t use WhatsApp? (I do, but I wish I didn’t have to) I’m forced to share my data with Meta to use it.
Public systems should not require use of private services.
#NS #Netherlands #FOSS #privacy
No need to fear the frightening data collection practices of Big Tech. 🎃 👻
The Tuta Calendar offers more than just barebones encryption ☠️
#encryption #calendar #privacy #zeroknowledge
Many calendars use email to send reminders. Unfortunately, this can overshare data with mail servers & 3rd-party notification services.
At Tuta, we're doing something different.
👉 tuta.com/calendar
Our zero-knowledge calendar keeps you up to speed without sharing information with Google.
#degoogle #privacy #calendar #encryption #zeroknowledge
Today we celebrate German Unity Day!
👉 tuta.com/blog/germany-unity-da…
On October 3rd in 1990, Germany became one, and became a truly democratic country. 🗳️
We are reminded that we can't take the freedoms we currently enjoy for granted, including privacy & the freedom of speech.
#germany #freedom #privacy #surveillance
"Bier’s first hit app, TBH, was marketed to teenagers and...it 'requested address book access before actually being able to use the app'. [...] Bier’s reputation for success is built on this growth hacking technique, so I understand why he is upset."
[...]
"Apple’s solution is imperfect. But if it stops the Biers of the world from building apps which ingest wholesale the contact lists of teenagers, I find it difficult to object."
#Apple #Privacy #SocialMedia #Tech