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Hardware kill switches: Empowering users in the digital age. Our latest blog explores how physical control over your device builds trust, respects autonomy, and offers unparalleled protection. Discover how Purism is putting privacy at the forefront of mobile tech.
puri.sm/posts/the-evolution-of…
#UserPrivacy #Purism #PureOS #Security


Accrescent 0.23.0 is out! This release makes multilingual support a little bit better, prevents you from accidentally using your metered data by default, and improves the security of its dependencies.

See the release notes below 👇

github.com/accrescent/accresce…

#accrescent #privacy #security #appstore #android


We sat down with Troy Hunt from Have I Been Pwned to discuss how to maintain privacy and security despite the constant wave of data breaches. 🧑‍💻

Check it out here 👉 youtu.be/94WJbheo_T0
#privacy #security #databreach #passwords #encryption


I learned about secure software development on the job, but like ethical computing (which I've talked about before), this should also be included in formal education. Because of the current threat models, topics like security by design and zero-trust frameworks are critical when developing Internet systems. linuxfoundation.org/press/linu…

#securitybydesign #security #softwaredevelopment #zerotrust #infosec #cybersecurity #education


Hey Linux users! 🐧

Did you know that Tuta offers a dedicated encrypted desktop client for protecting your emails, contacts, and calendar? 🔐

Best of all it's completely free!

What distro will you be installing it on?
#linux #privacy #email #security #distro


#WhatsApp for #Windows lets Python, PHP scripts execute with no warning

Granted, Python needs to be installed on the system prior.

Meta says they will not bother to fix this, despite maintaining a built-in list of potentially dangerous file types (ex: .exe)

#security #cybersecurity #messengers

bleepingcomputer.com/news/secu…


Being #OpenSource has many advantages. For #NVDA has opened the way for community contributions, and has enabled #transparency, #security and #innovation beyond what might have been possible in closed software. Increasingly, governments are also mandating the use of open source. Here is an article on such a step forward in Switzerland:

"Switzerland Makes Open Source Software Mandatory For Public Sector"

news.itsfoss.com/switzerland-o…

#FOSS #NVDA #NVDAsr #Accessibility #Software #News


N79 band private 5G + Liberty Phone = holistic security for gov/enterprise. Made in USA, custom options available. #5G #Security #Purism
puri.sm/posts/private-cellular…


In case you missed it: Accrescent is now mirrored in the GrapheneOS App Store! This helps GrapheneOS users securely and easily obtain Accrescent from a trusted source.

GrapheneOS highly values privacy and security as we do, so we're excited about this collaboration.

grapheneos.social/@GrapheneOS/…

#privacy #security #accrescent #appstore #android


What's the main difference between Tuta Mail and Gmail? 😎 PRIVACY 🔐

Get your #FREE Tuta Mail account now: app.tuta.com/signup

#Tuta #Germany #privacy #freedom #bestemail #encryption #security #PrivacyMatters #FREE #SecureEmail #privacyfirst #encrypted


APPLE OR ANDROID? 🧐

Either way, we've got you covered ✌️

Read our #tips for protecting your #privacy on iPhone and Android here👇

✅Android users: tuta.com/blog/android-settings…
✅iPhone users: tuta.com/blog/iphone-security-…

#apple #android #security #tips #privacytips #securitytips #Tuta #encrypted #Eu


STAGGERING: Nearly all #ATT customers' text & call records breached.

An unnamed entity now has an NSA-level view into Americans' lives.

Damage isn't limited to AT&T customers.

But everyone they interacted with.

Also a huge national security incident given government customers on the network.

And of course, third party #Snowflake makes an appearance.

cnn.com/2024/07/12/business/at…

#infosec #cybersecurity #telco #cellular #privacy #security #breach


Computer hardware maker #Zotac exposed customers' RMA info on Google Search

Misconfiguration of permissions folders holding customer info related to RMAs have been indexed by search engines like #Google. As a result, it has shown up on SERPs.

Information leaked includes invoices, addresses, and contact information.

Fun fact: Security Misconfiguration is number 6 on the OWASP Top 10 Web app Security Risks.

#databreach #security #cybersecurity

bleepingcomputer.com/news/secu…


Do you want to help secure GNOME and get a reward? 🏅

We are testing a new program in which people get a payment for reporting and/or solving vulnerabilities.

yeswehack.com/programs/gnome-b…

From €500 to €10,000 depending on criticality 💶

For now only GLib is in scope but we will expand the list of modules and advertise as the program grows.

In partnership with @yeswehack and @sovtechfund

#GNOME #infosec #FreeSoftware #security #bugBounty #OpenSource #cybersecurity


This is a bit of a concern @signalapp hopefully this is addressed sooner

@Mer__edith
#Signal #Bug #security


Another one back-to-back! Accrescent 0.22.0 is released to ensure Accrescent can always update itself, add a theme option to settings, and fix a bug related to preferred languages: github.com/accrescent/accresce…

#security #android #appstore #privacy #accrescent


🎉 Wohoo! We have officially reached 90K followers on X - and we already have more then 26K here! 🎉

A BIG thank you to all our loyal Tuta users. You make our fight for #privacy and #security worth it ❤️

If you're new here, get your #FREE Tuta Mail account now: app.tuta.com/signup


Blind writer tries the Gandalf | Lakera prompt injection game for the first time.


Upon recommendations, I tried this AI prompt injection game for the first time. I made it to level 7 with no help from the internet!

If you want to donate to me, donate to me on this page.

My website is here where I usually blog. I'm not much of a video person, so I blog and write more than I do video!


Accrescent 0.21.0 is out with minor accessibility improvements, settings changes, and networking improvements.

Check it out and read the release notes below!

github.com/accrescent/accresce…

#android #security #privacy #appstore #accrescent


3/3 For those interested in learning more about the code signing process, and this warning, please see: answers.microsoft.com/en-us/wi…"

and if you would like to test out Alpha builds of NVDA, head to: Please feel encouraged to run the latest snapshot from nvaccess.org/files/nvda/snapsh….

If you do have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us at info@nvaccess.org.

#NVDA #FOSS #Alpha #testing #Prerelease #Certificate #Security


2/3 When the warning appears, press tab to "More info", then press enter. Reading through the dialog, note that the publisher is listed as:

"AU, Queensland, Camp Mountain, NV Access Limited, NV Access Limited"

To allow NVDA to run, press tab to "Run anyway", and press enter to run the snapshot. This will help us get through this period until Windows considers our certificate "trusted":

#NVDA #FOSS #Alpha #testing #Prerelease #Certificate #Security


ID Verification Service for #TikTok, #Uber, X Exposed Driver Licenses

In this case, the ID verification vendor leaked admin credentials and exposed people’s information (sensitive documents and status of verification) for over a year.

All for “age verification” we introduce another EZ mode way for people’s real life identities to be compromised. Companies want you to provide sensitive documents to prove you’re real/your age but can’t be bothered to invest money/time/effort in basic #security to secure what you give them.

#cybersecurity #privacy

404media.co/id-verification-se…


#Windows 11 is now automatically enabling #OneDrive folder backup without asking permission

"Quietly and without any announcement, the company [#Microsoft] changed Windows 11's initial setup so that it could turn on the automatic folder backup without asking for it."

Imagine your operating system forcing all your desktop files to sync to the cloud, without letting you know it would do that. Users should be aware of when their files are synced to any cloud.

Oh wait, I forgot... Microsoft has zero regard for user choice, #privacy, and #security.

#privacymatters

neowin.net/news/windows-11-is-…


"for the first time, Commissioner Jourova publicly admitted at yesterday's EDPS summit that encryption would need to be broken for Chat Control to become effective."
tuta.com/blog/interview-patric…

#ChatControl #EuropeanCommission #Surveillance #EU #Privacy #HumanRights #Encryption #Security


Privacy is a marathon, not a sprint. 🏃

What are the next steps you will be taking in your #privacy and #security journey?

Let us know in the comments!


Patrick Breyer fordert zum Widerstand gegen die Chatkontrolle auf und gibt Tipps, wie sich jeder Einzelne aktiv beteiligen kann. Werdet JETZT aktiv, sonst kann es sein, dass die Unvernunft siegt. 👇

patrick-breyer.de/rat-soll-cha…

#chatkontrolle #ChatkontrolleStoppen #sicherheit #security #datenschutz #privacy


Geoff Huston's offers interesting commentary on DNSSEC and the problem of securing the domain name system more generally:
potaroo.net/ispcol/2024-05/dns…
My own domains are DNSSEC-signed. The necessary Bind 9 configuration is simpler nowadays than it used to be, as much of the process has been automated - a welcome change.
#Internet #DNS #DNSSEC #security


This episode of the Security, Cryptography, Whatever podcast offers insight into the history of Transport Layer Security (TLS), and critical discussion of certificate transparency, DNSSec, and other protocols. Post-quantum cryptography is also considered.
securitycryptographywhatever.c…
#Security #CryptographicProtocols


Is it just me, or has Microsoft gone completely crazy? They are implementing spyware that takes screenshots every second and forcing AI integration. Why would anyone willingly purchase this? Anyone with experience in computer or information security knows that it is a bad idea, even if it is locally done. Just don't do it. Yet, here we are, and they are doubling down on this idea. arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/0… #privacy #security


We love #DNS! ❤️

Tuta uses DMARC, DKIM & SPF to protect your domains from spoofing. Unlimited custom domain aliases & strong #security are a perfect match. 🔒

Not sure what these acronyms mean? No worries, we've got you covered.

👉 tuta.com/blog/dkim-custom-emai…


#Android is getting an AI-powered #scam call detection feature

Will be powered by Gemini Nano, which #Google says can be run locally and offline to process "fraudulent language and other conversation patterns typically associated with scams" and push real-time alerts during calls where detected red flags are present.

It will be opt-in, but Gemini Nano is currently only supported on Google Pixel 8 Pro and Samsung S24 series devices.

#cybersecurity #security

theverge.com/2024/5/14/2415621…


Der Messenger #Telegram ist für eine sichere Kommunikation nicht geeignet - standardmäßig sind die Nachrichten nicht einmal Ende-zu-Ende verschlüsselt. Besser geeignet sind #Signal oder #Threema. Übrigens: Elon Musk ist das Paradebeispiel eines Trolls. Einfach ignorieren. 😉

Wer eine Entscheidungshilfe für einen Messenger sucht: messenger-matrix.de/messenger-…

#sicherheit #security #schwachstelle #e2ee #vulnerabilty #musk #durow


TPM2-measured boot with bus protection is pretty nice actually for Linux installations where secure boot is not enabled, like the default Arch Linux installation for instance.

For the sake of "defence in depth", I'd enable both if it is out-of-the-box feature but would not probably bother with secure boot if it requires extra work.

So, the takeaway from this is that it would make a lot of sense to make measured boot happen in arch-install installation as opt-in feature. No Microsoft key required.

Still so far the most informative overview for the shenanigans is microos.opensuse.org/blog/2023… but I'd also look for more recent references.

Policy hash calculation per kernel package update for LUKS2 is what needs to happen over time whenever a new kernel package is installed with hooks/scripts.

So the thing that was hyped to DRM the world into a locked down hellhole rendered out the Microsoft key hard binding instead 🤷

#tpm #linux #archlinux #opensuse #secureboot #security


Psst 👋 Email Preview for push notifications is coming soon!

Now you can know who is sending you an email before opening your mailbox! 🎉

Here's a sneak peek 🤫
#teaser #ios #android #sneakpeek #privacy #security #linux #macos #windows


Those changes are currently only applied to the master branch and didn't yet go to any release or distribution packages. They were supposed to fix a #security issue, but not to break some binary repos, which is what the applied patches might do. Find the originally proposed and recommended patches at github.com/obfusk/fdroid-fakes… – and also see e.g. tech.lgbt/@obfusk/112306314357… for some additional background.


I just posted an update to my "PoC for fdroidserver AllowedAPKSigningKeys certificate pinning bypass" post to oss-security:

openwall.com/lists/oss-securit…

Original post:

openwall.com/lists/oss-securit…

GitHub repo with patches, PoCs, and a script to scan for potentially affected APKs:

github.com/obfusk/fdroid-fakes…



Who controls the tech stack❓

When choosing a secure solution for your data, this one of the most important questions❗

Here's why: ➡️ tuta.com/blog/what-is-a-tech-s…

#security #technology #opensource #foss


Important security update for GLib and D-Bus, thanks to @pwithnall

discourse.gnome.org/t/security…

If you are a downstream distributor of GLib, GTK, or GNOME-related projects, remember to follow the distributor tag on Discourse.

#glib #security