Signal is a secure messenger, but there are interesting alternatives, such as @matrix , @session , @delta , @simplex or XMPP …

➡️ matrix.org

➡️ getsession.org

➡️ delta.chat

➡️ simplex.chat

➡️ xmpp.org

If you’d like to learn more about these options, have a look at the responses to this toot.

#matrix #session #signal #XMPP #messenger #decentralized #tech #technology #OpenSource #FOSS #WhatsApp #security #InfoSec #data #safety

Session | Send Messages, Not Metadata. | Private Messenger

Session is a private messenger that aims to remove any chance of metadata collection by routing all messages through an onion routing network.

^Session

The United States Government, in the wake of mobile cellular networks being compromised by China, finally suggested Americans use encrypted apps and services. One of those suggestions, provided as an exexample, by the Joe Biden Administration, was Signal.

Donald Trump, however, around the time Mark Zuckerberg made his announcement, concerning Meta policy, has continuously used WhatsApp as their example.

#Signal #WhatsApp #Privacy #Encryption #Safety #Security #Meta

In Vox, I noted that smoking a cigarette similar to driving a giant SUV or pickup: Both endanger anyone who happens to be nearby.

The narrative power of secondhand smoke galvanized the anti-tobacco movement of the 1980s. It could do the same with car bloat today.

#cars #safety

vox.com/future-perfect/391733/…

Gigantic SUVs are a public health threat. Why don’t we treat them like one?

The same policy arguments that turned the public against smoking cigarettes could help to combat “car bloat” as pedestrian deaths climb.

^{David Zipper (Vox)}

Because it's the season of feasting ...

This is the Universal Sign for "I'm choking"
It's a lousy pic but it does illustrate where to place your hands, telling everyone around you, that you are indeed choking and need help.
You cannot talk while you are choking because your airways are blocked so this action speaks for you.

Next is to learn the Heimlich maneuver. even watching a youtube video can guild you.

Please BOOST to spread the word.
#food #safety

Interesting Python job on an AI Forensics team: you will work on algorithmic investigations techniques to hold social media accountable to their users and to the law.

ai-forensics.notion.site/Remot…

#GetFediHired #DataEngineering #Data #AI #Jobs #Safety

It really says something about the USA that a miniature kei car is "too dangerous" for public roads, but a lifted 8,000-lb pickup is just fine.

arstechnica.com/cars/2024/08/s…

#cars #safety #policy

As dating goes digital, concerns for online privacy are more relevant than ever. ❤️

Is it possible to meet someone and still keep your privacy intact? 🤔

💘 Let’s find out 👉 tuta.com/blog/private-dating-a…

#privacy #dating #safety #security

LLVM CFI and Cross-Language LLVM CFI Support for Rust, bughunters.google.com/blog/480….

> add LLVM CFI and cross-language LLVM CFI (and LLVM KCFI and cross-language LLVM KCFI) to the Rust compiler as part of our work in the Rust Exploit Mitigations Project Group. This is the first cross-language, fine-grained, forward-edge control flow protection implementation for mixed-language binaries that we know of.

Really interesting project.

#RustLang #llvm #security #safety #ffi

Blog: LLVM CFI and Cross-Language LLVM CFI Support for Rust

We’re pleased to share that we’ve worked with the Rust community to add LLVM CFI and cross-language LLVM CFI (and LLVM KCFI and cross-language LLVM KCFI) to the Rust compiler as part of our work in the Rust Exploit Mitigations Project Group.

^{bughunters.google.com}

Re-reading your question it looks to me that I didn't answer (get) your question @Simon John.

If you refer to user name, and hosting data I guess the answer is yes, it looks like plain text from the front end.
The password apparently at least can be protected by a general password manager.

Has there been general questioning of #FileZilla's safety?
Is there some recommendation for linux desktops?

#linux #fedihelp #safety