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Firefox: Weshalb man LibreWolf und andere Forks bevorzugen sollte. 👇

kuketz-blog.de/firefox-datensc…

#firefox #mozilla #librewolf #fennec #mull #browser #datenschutz #privacy #android #audit #dsgvo #tdddg


Firefox: Datenschutzverstoß bei der Android-Version

Auf der Seite »Firefox Browser-Funktionen« wird Firefox von Mozilla wie folgt beworben: Ist Firefox ein privater Browser? Wir stellen dein…
www.kuketz-blog.de
#android #firefox #privacy #mozilla #browser #librewolf #datenschutz #audit #fennec #mull #DSGVO #tdddg

I'd love to do so too ... but ... this stops me. I don't trust Google - they'll use all the additional meta data for their own stuff too.

(There are privacy aware alternatives, like cryptpad.fr and such likes)

#bigtech #privacy

#privacy #bigtech

When Big Tech says something is #free, it means that you're the product. 🤢

The internet should be a place of #freedom not a platform for data collection. 💃

Start taking your #privacy back by supporting open source alternatives to Big Tech! 💪

👉 tuta.com/blog/google-facebook-…

A digital drawing of a person viewing a smartphone with the Google and Facebook logos nearby.

Why are Google and Facebook free? The answer might be worse than you think.

Google and Facebook are two prime examples in tech where the advertiser pays for the service. In return, these services are offered for "free" to the users.
Tutanota
#free #privacy #freedom

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

A Tuta email push notification which now displays the email address of the sender in the notification.
#android #linux #privacy #Windows #ios #security #MACOS #sneakpeek #teaser

#ISW, May 8 assessment: "Reports indicate that there is an available open-source tool that allows people to search by specific coordinates for Telegram users who have enabled a certain location-sharing setting."

But of course there is. The russian-engineering, roll-your-own-crypto, cryptocoin-shilling, encrypted-but-not-encrypted messaging app to have a zero-day exploited privacy flaw exposing users' location? I can't imagine where such failures would come from.

#telegram #zeroday #privacy

Russian opposition outlet Meduza reported on May 8 that this tool allows people to input coordinates to discover all Telegram users who have enabled the "find people nearby" setting located within 50–100 meters of the coordinates.[31] Meduza noted that the "find people nearby" setting usually only allows users to find other Telegram users within 50–100 meters of their current location. Users can enable or disable this location-sharing setting in the "contacts" settings of the application.
#privacy #telegram #ISW #zeroday

Here's another #LibreOffice feature that you might not know about: text redaction! This protects sensitive information and helps users and organisations to comply with regulations on confidentiality or #privacy help.libreoffice.org/latest/en… #foss #opensource
Screenshot of text paragraph, with text being redacted

Redaction

help.libreoffice.org
#foss #opensource #privacy #libreoffice

Protect your info online folks and don't expect much from AirBnB if you get a fraudulent charge from them on your card!

I recently saw an AirBnB purchase on my credit card. I did not make it. $CAD466 for a reservation in London. I have never even had my CC connected to AirBNB and my account is secure. It was obviously made by someone who got my CC info.

I saw it a couple days after the transaction but it was still pending on my statement. So I called my bank (VanCity) and they asked all the right questions, removed the "token" for AirBNB so other transactions couldn't be made, and encouraged me to contact ABNB, screenshot any communications, and try to get them to reverse the transaction.

I had three conversations with ABNB. The first, text chat, I explained the situation, they were receptive but it ended without any resolution.

After waiting a few hours for a response, I called ABNB for another conversation. This one ended with them agreeing, verbally, to refund the amount in 24-48hrs.

However, immediately after the end of that conversation, they sent an email, attached here, where they argued, without evidence, and despite the fact the support person said it was someone in Montreal named James, (I know no one in Montreal named James!) that the most likely explanation was that it was a friend or family
member. 😡 They would not refund.

After I sent a spirited reply demanding evidence they said they would only give it under supeona or a police investigation!! 🤯 (full text in image alt)

So ya hey AirBnB: Suck it.

I have gone back to my bank to have the number deactivated and put in a charge dispute. It could take up to 3 months for the charge to be refunded!
#Privacy #Fraud #AirBnB #CreditCards #VanCity

A screenshot of the first email from AirBNB: Hi Christopher, Thank you for your patience as we looked into your question about a suspected, unauthorized charge on your credit card. Often, apparent unauthorized charges result from another person (usually a close friend or family member) using your credit card unintentionally. Our investigation into this charge led us to conclude that this is what occurred in this instance. As a result, we will not be able to refund this charge. We recommend getting in touch with anyone you may have given your credit card details to in the past. Additionally, we would suggest contacting any friends or family members who have an Airbnb account that you've traveled with on Airbnb previously—if you added your payment credentials on another account and decided to save these credentials for future use, this could be what caused the unexpected charge. If you have any further questions or concerns, just reply to this message. We're here to help!
A screenshot of the final email from AirBNB says: Hi Christopher, Thank you for your reply. We understand your concerns, but please rest assured that a full and thorough investigation has been carried out on the disputed charge. As outlined in the previous message, a refund cannot be issued in cases in which we believe a friend or family member who has access to your payment method has used it unintentionally. Unfortunately, we're unable to release any information regarding the reservation or the user accounts involved without a formal request, such as a subpoena, from a government agency or law enforcement. If a government agency or law enforcement contact us regarding this issue, Airbnb will fully cooperate with their requests. We again recommend getting in touch with anyone you may have given your credit card details to in the past. Additionally, we would suggest contacting any friends or relatives who have an Airbnb account that you have traveled with on Airbnb previously—if you added your payment credentials on another account and decided to save these credentials for future use, this could be what caused the unexpected charge.
#privacy #fraud #airbnb #creditcards #vancity

Stop confusing publicly available with public domain.

These are not the same, at all.

If you are confused about it, read this: plagiarism.org/blog/2018/02/27…

#Copyright #AI #GenAI #GenerativeAI #DigitalRights #Privacy

Understanding the Public Domain and Citation - Plagiarism.org

Students don't always understand that because a work is on the Internet doesn't mean it's in the public domain.
www.plagiarism.org
#privacy #copyright #AI #digitalrights #generativeAI #genai

@Natanox @ErikUden @ZachWeinersmith @IAmDannyBoling @aral

Thanks @Homebrewandhacking for providing the artist's info.

Probably a good time to remind @Tutanota that providing attribution when you post the artwork of other people is not only common decency but also a condition of using the Mastodon server:

"Content created by others must clearly provide a reference to the author, creator, or source."

There are already people referring to this as "your" cartoon.

#TutaNota #smbc #privacy #art

#privacy #art #tutanota #smbc @Aral Balkan @Tuta @Natasha Nox 🇺🇦🇵🇸 @PJ Coffey @Danny Boling ☮️ @Zach Weinersmith @Erik Uden 🍑

@katlin @Natanox @ErikUden @ZachWeinersmith @IAmDannyBoling @aral @Homebrewandhacking Thanks for the notice, we didn't know @ZachWeinersmith is on Mastodon, but will keep it in mind. It's a great comic, and we're incredibly thankful that Zach allowed us to use this on our blog as well. We must all fight for #privacy! 💪
#privacy @Aral Balkan @Natasha Nox 🇺🇦🇵🇸 @PJ Coffey @Danny Boling ☮️ @Zach Weinersmith @Erik Uden 🍑 @katlin

Our CEOs Arne and Matthias signed an open letter against the EU Chat Control bill.

➡️ edri.org/wp-content/uploads/20…

Let's fight for #privacy together! 💪 🔒

And check here why Chat Control must fail: ➡️ tuta.com/blog/chat-control-cri…

Defendant: "I just don't see why the government needs a backdoor to all software". Judge: "You make it sound so sordid." Judge: "Consider this: you're wearing clothes. That's fine, but how do we know you're not hiding something in there." Judge: "We don't want you to go without clothes, so we offer a simple compromise." Judge: "We make it so that all of your clothes are see-thru all the time, BUT only for a small group of distant people whose identity and morites are secret to you." Defendant: "That analogy just makes it seem worse." Judge: "Analogy?"

Chat Control Criticism: Why the EU CSAM Scanning Plans Must Fail.

The EU Regulation to Prevent and Combat Child Sexual Abuse has become the "most criticized law of all time".
Tutanota
#privacy

We ❤️ Free Software

It's been a pleasure when the Linux Professional Institute asked us for an interview. 😍

Read Hanna's insights on #privacy, #opensource - and how to best apply for a #job at Tuta!

➡️ lpi.org/blog/2024/04/24/foss-p…

Screenshot of Tuta client and image of Tuta Team
#opensource #privacy #job

USA: Versicherer gab Millionen Patientendaten an Google, Microsoft und X
heise.de/news/US-Versicherer-g…

Das könnte bei uns ähnlich stehen, wenn man sich die Apps der Kassen, Banken etc anschaut...

#privacy #tracking


USA: Versicherer gab Millionen Patientendaten an Google, Microsoft und X

Eine US-amerikanische Versicherung will Betroffene über einen Vorfall informieren. Daten Millionen Versicherter gingen mittels Tracking-Code an Google und Co.
Marie-Claire Koch (heise online)
#privacy #tracking

Heads up! #CashApp probably had a big security breach they're about to announce, because they just released new terms of service with a draconian binding arbitration clause, and the only way to opt out is to fill out a specific form on paper and pay to send it to them via postal mail.
Personally, I'm just going to delete my account.
Ref: cash.app/legal/us/en-us/tos
#privacy #infosec #cybersecurity #arbitration #BindingArbitration #ConsumerRights
Screenshot of excerpt from Cash App terms of service: Opt Out. You may reject this arbitration agreement, in which case only a court may be used to resolve any Dispute. To reject this agreement, you must send us an opt-out notice (the “Opt Out”) within thirty (30) days after you first create a Cash App Account, or for existing customers who agree to this as a terms update, within thirty (30) days of agreeing to such updated terms. The Opt Out must be mailed to Block, Inc., Attn: Arbitration Agreement, 1955 Broadway, Suite 600, Oakland, 94612 (please note that any correspondence not related to opting out sent to this PO Box will not receive a reply). For your convenience, we are providing an opt out notice form you must fill in to Opt Out. You must complete this form by providing your name, address, $Cashtag, phone number and the email address(es) you used to sign up for and use the Services. This is the only way of opting out of this arbitration agreement. Opting out will not affect any other aspect of the Cash App Terms, Additional Terms, or the Services, and will have no effect on any future agreements you may reach to arbitrate with us. An Opt Out that purports to opt out multiple parties will be invalid as to all such parties. No individual party (or their agent, representative, or group of agents or representatives) may effectuate an Opt Out on behalf of other individual parties.

Terms of Service | Cash App

The Cash App Terms of Service govern your use of Cash App. By using Cash App you agree to be bound by these Terms, and all other terms and policies applicable to each Service.
cash.app
#privacy #infosec #cybersecurity #consumerrights #CashApp #arbitration #bindingarbitration

iodéOS 5 is out

blog.iode.tech/iodeos-5-is-out…

#iodéOS #iodéOS5 #android14 #lineageos21 #privacy #cybersecurity #opensource

iodéOS 5 is out - iodé

Today, our team is rolling out the Over-The-Air (OTA) update of iodéOS version 5! You can find it in the updater app.
antoine (iodé)
#opensource #privacy #cybersecurity #android14 #IodeOS #iodeos5 #lineageos21

📣📣 Good News Alert 📣📣

The US might get their own GDPR: the American Privacy Rights Act! 🔐🇺🇸

It will strengthen #privacy protections of both Americans & people around the world. 🔐🙏🏼

More: tuta.com/blog/apra-is-americas…

#americanprivacy #gdpr #privacymatters

Black and white picture of a sign that says Privacy Please.

The American Privacy Rights Act stands to be America's GDPR

A new US Senate draft proposal could lead to national privacy protection laws.
Tutanota
#privacy #gdpr #privacymatters #americanprivacy

Accrescent 0.20.0 is out with support for respecting other app stores, UI improvements, bug fixes and more!

Download Accrescent or view the changelog below for details.
github.com/accrescent/accresce…

#accrescent #android #security #privacy #appstore


Release 0.20.0 · accrescent/accrescent

A more substantial release this time around! Accrescent now respects other app stores and manual APK installations, no longer attempting to take over updates for apps you installed outside of Accre...
GitHub
#android #privacy #security #AppStore #accrescent

According to a study by @kasnder (author of the app "Tracker Control")

"… 85% of apps
from 2017 could send data to Alphabet/Google, compared to 89% in 2020. Apps
still widely send personal data to tracking companies based in a third-party country
without an ‘adequate’ level of data protection, particularly to those in the US …"

ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:b6a8…

This study received the Stefano Rodotà Award btw (see sectorplandls.nl/wordpress/unc…) – congrats to Konrad!

#Android #tracking #privacy #PlayStore

Regulatory technologies for the study of data and platform power in the app economy - ORA - Oxford University Research Archive

Tracking, the large-scale collection of data about user behaviour, is commonplace in mobile apps. While some see tracking as a necessary evil to making apps available at lower prices by showing users personalised advertising and selling their data to…
ora.ox.ac.uk
#android #playstore #privacy #tracking @Konrad Kollnig

It’s time to start using a privacy focused browser! 👩🏻‍💻🔐

The EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) is forcing Apple to give users a default browser choice.

Which default browser did you pick and why? 💻

#apple #dma #europe #privacy

Read more here: tuta.com/blog/apple-default-br…

Picture of an iPhone displaying a default browser list on the screen.

Apple is finally giving you the choice: Take it and install a private browser right now!

The Digital Markets Act requires Apple and Google to give users a browser choice. I call on everyone reading this: This is time to join the privacy revolution!
Tutanota
#apple #privacy #dma #europe

Dürfen Kundendaten ohne explizite Einwilligung der Betroffenen verkauft werden? Scheinbar ist dem manchmal so:

Missing Link: Kunden-Datenbanken – wenn der Zwangsvollstrecker anklopft​
heise.de/hintergrund/Missing-L…

#privacy #DSGVO

#privacy #DSGVO

#sadly you're not getting a similar response here as on #x. I actually put the entire text of your #metatag description into a #google #search...

On top was a link to your #app on #googleplay 🙄

BUT... I scrolled though many results... you're #NOT there... I mean serious, just not there.

Your #Mastodon account comes up well before anything remotely #tuta...

#discrimination comes in so many forms... seems people who speak the #truth are always beat down.

#justsaying #privacy #sad

#app #google #privacy #Mastodon #googleplay #search #discrimination #x #sad #tuta #truth #not #justsaying #metatag #sadly

20 years ago #Gmail revolutionized email with free storage & conversation view. 📧

Today, we’re ready for another revolution: one where your #privacy is respected!

Let’s build a better web. 💪❤️

Tuta just turned ten & we’re continuing to revolutionize email!
👉 tuta.com/blog/gmail-20-years-o…

A chart comparing the privacy of Gmail and Tuta Mail.

20 years ago Gmail revolutionized email. It’s time for a new revolution!

Gmail turns 20, and Tuta Mail turns 10! A major milestone for two email providers with very different philosophies - mass surveillance and greed, versus the right to privacy.
Tutanota
#privacy #GMail

Interested to know why you recommend these tools over those recommended by @privacyguides where the two lists differ...

privacyguides.org/en/tools/

#privacy #PrivacyGuides


The Best Privacy Tools, Services, and Ad-Free Recommendations - Privacy Guides

Privacy Guides is the most transparent and reliable website for finding software, apps, and services that protect your personal data from mass surveillance programs and other internet threats.
www.privacyguides.org
#privacy #privacyguides @Privacy Guides

It's April already - time to check up on your #NewYearResolution 💪

In case it was choosing #privacy over Big Tech, here's what the Tuta community is recommending! 🔒

What are your favorite apps ⁉️

App recommendations by the Tuta community: DuckDuckGo Obsidian Aegis Yubico Qwant Notesnook 2FAS RavioOTP Browser avio Signal KeePassXC Brave Element NitroKey Firefox . Session LibreWolf X, SimpleX Tuta
#privacy #newyearresolution

I’m building lmno.lol, a new blogging service

- No #tracking
- No #ads
- No #paywall
- No #bloat
- No #distraction
- No registration to try

- #privacy first
- #light #dark mode
- Read anywhere (even on #terminal).
- #markdown drag/drop
- Bring your own #text #editor

You can check out my blog mirror at lmno.lol/alvaro

Happy to send invites.

Please help me get the word out 🙏

#vim #emacs #vscode #minimalism #indiedev #indieweb #indie

lmno.lol

lmno.lol
#emacs #privacy #indie #editor #indiedev #indieWeb #vim #terminal #tracking #dark #markdown #Light #ads #VSCode #text #minimalism #paywall #bloat #distraction

Time for another release... Accrescent 0.19.0 is out! While not much has changed on the surface, Accrescent now uses our new server infrastructure which brings faster downloads to everyone!

Read the release notes or download below 👇

github.com/accrescent/accresce…

#accrescent #security #privacy #appstore #android


Release 0.19.0 · accrescent/accrescent

This release marks the migration of Accrescent's servers to a more scalable setup. From this version on, Accrescent will connect to the new servers. Earlier versions of Accrescent will automaticall...
GitHub
#android #privacy #security #AppStore #accrescent

“96% of US Hospital Websites Share Visitor Info With Meta, Google, Data Brokers” yro.slashdot.org/story/24/04/1…

#privacy #infosec #DataBrokers


96% of US Hospital Websites Share Visitor Info With Meta, Google, Data Brokers - Slashdot

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: Hospitals -- despite being places where people implicitly expect to have their personal details kept private -- frequently use tracking technologies on their websites to share user information wi…
yro.slashdot.org
#privacy #infosec #databrokers

In the US property sale data is publicly available, exposing homeowners. 🏠

New regulations make #anonymous LLC ownership of houses impossible - which many Americans used to protect their #privacy.

Learn how these new requirements destroy privacy: ➡️ tuta.com/blog/boi-fincen-threa…

If You Want Privacy, the US Congress Is Saying You Are A Criminal

New FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Information reporting requirements pose a threat to privacy.
Tutanota
#privacy #anonymous

Check out our newest Short on #Invidious! 🎉

How to create a FREE encrypted email account in seconds.

Keeping spies out of your mailbox has never been easier. 😉

➡️ yt.artemislena.eu/watch?v=cbua…

#encryption #email #free #privacy


How to create a FREE encrypted email account (with Tuta!) | #encryption #email #free #privacy

Using end-to-end encryption doesn't need to be difficult. By choosing a secure encrypted email provider like Tuta, you can get away from the over complicated way that Big Tech handles security.
Tuta | Invidious
#email #free #privacy #encryption #invidious

Holy shit, I thought I knew how evil the #SurveillanceAds industry was but here we are:

Two-thirds of European websites just ignore your #cookie choice and track you anyways, researchers from #ETHzurich found. 🤯

usenix.org/system/files/sec23w…

#privacy #TrackingFreeAds #consent #gdpr #ePrivacy #BanSurveillanceAdvertising

#privacy #gdpr #consent #cookie #SurveillanceAds #ethzurich #TrackingFreeAds #ePrivacy #BanSurveillanceAdvertising

All of a sudden it starts raining handmaids in handcuffs:

erosblog.com/2024/04/06/its-ra…

#Facism #Handmaids #HandmaidsTale #Privacy #ReproductiveRights #BurnThePatriarchy #Technology #Patriarchy #Christofacism #Christianity #Ovulation #OvulationTracker #Ovia #Tech #Danger #ReproductiveFreedom

A screenshot of a Reddit user posting that her ovulation tracker suddenly asked what state she lives in, and would not let her continue using the app without that info. "I deleted it immediately." Above the screenshot is some memestyle text saying "Looked out my window, it was raining handmaids in handcuffs" above a graphic of ten handmaids from The Handmaid's Tale.

It's Raining Handmaids In Handcuffs - ErosBlog: The Sex Blog

You've all heard the "joke" about the programmer/engineer who keeps a loaded gun by his printer in case it makes an unexpected noise and he needs to shoot... Tagged: sex blogging, handmaids, ovulation tracker, patriarchy
Bacchus (ErosBlog: The Sex Blog)
#privacy #technology #tech #patriarchy #christianity #ovia #danger #reproductivefreedom #facism #handmaids #handmaidstale #reproductiverights #burnthepatriarchy #christofacism #ovulation #ovulationtracker

🚨 PRIVACY WIN 🚨

#Google must destroy $5 billion worth of user data illegally collected in Incognito Mode 💪

Because #privacy matters.

Read more on the court ruling:
👉 tuta.com/blog/google-incognito…

Google search website, searching for Google Incognito mode lawsuit

Google must destroy $5 billion worth of user data illegally collected in Incognito Mode

If you thought Google’s Incognito Mode was private, you’re one of the billions around the world blinded by big tech’s privacy illusion.
Tutanota
#google #privacy

Protecting your #privacy online can be tricky, but getting your #friends and #family on-board is even tougher.

Stay loud and let's keep making the internet a better place!

A meme template where one student places the bell of a tuba over the head of another to deliver the message of end-to-end encryption.
#privacy #friends #family

I don't think such an emoji exists (yet).

But perhaps a window with curtains drawn.

#privacy

#privacy

If you had to choose one emoji to describe #privacy what would it be?

Let us know in the comments!

An iPhone emoji selection screen.
#privacy

Data #privacy has never been a high priority to #Facebook.

Recent court documents reveal the startling truth of the lengths they were willing to go to turn a profit. 💰

👉 tuta.com/blog/what-is-going-on…

A screenshot of a recently released court document which is being used as evidence that Facebook tried to snoop on Snapchat user behavior.

Facebook caught snooping on SnapChat users. What is going on?

Facebook caught abusing its app privileges to spy on SnapChat users and now it has shared your FB messages with Netflix.
Tutanota
#privacy #facebook

Want to delete that old #Gmail account? We've got you covered with a quick tutorial guide 👉 youtu.be/6sOmBDBddfE

Take your #privacy back in just a few minutes! 🎉


How to delete a Gmail account | PERMANENTLY! #gmail #tutorial #google

If you have an old Gmail account you don't use, or one which collects tons of spam, start fresh and delete it! You can delete a Gmail account at any time usi...
YouTube
#privacy #GMail

EU will Chatkontrolle im Juni unverändert durchwinken
tarnkappe.info/artikel/netzpol…

Neue Verpackung, gleicher Inhalt. Zeitbombe mit brennender Lunte.

#privacy


EU will Chatkontrolle im Juni unverändert durchwinken

Nun wurde ein neuer als auch fertiger Vorschlag der EU zur Einführung der Chatkontrolle veröffentlicht, den man schon im Juni umsetzen will.
Lars Sobiraj (Tarnkappe.info)
#privacy

You are right, I was doing that myself years ago before Microsoft went into the cloud with their "Home Use Program" (HUP). It's good to inform and warn people, but we'll also have to accept that many people just don't care about #privacy.
#privacy

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