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#Tesla Owner Doxing Site ‘#Dogequest’ Relaunches on Dark Web
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Tesla Owner Doxing Site ‘Dogequest’ Relaunches on Dark Web
Last week 404 Media reported a website called ‘Dogequest’ was doxing Tesla owners. The site administrators appear to have launched a clone of the interactive map on the dark web too.Joseph Cox (404 Media)
Moral of the story: be sure to first sweep your hot cars for any AirTags, LowJacks, etc #privacy #InfoSec
[…] detectives used GPS on a [stolen] car identified during the robberies to trace it back to a meeting spot used by the group. [who] would […] move “large pry bars and jaws of life tools” into stolen vehicles used in the robberies while intentionally leaving their cellphones [behind] to avoid being caught. They returned to the meeting locations.
I'm not kidding when I say now is the time to switch to a flip phone. Your privacy matters.
theverge.com/policy/634264/cus…
#privacy #communications #flipphone #border #airport
Is it safe to travel with your phone right now?
Customs and Border Protection searches of phones and laptops at airports are on the rise, sometimes leading to deportations. What are your rights? The answer: it depends.Gaby Del Valle (The Verge)
The "quantum cliff" is coming sooner than you think. State secrets, financial information, medical records, private communications—all umasked. Forever.
First accessible by states & corps, then criminals, then everyone.
@jesse & I discussed it in our book The Secret Life of Data: secretlife.cc
Now there's a good @WIRED article about it: wired.com/story/q-day-apocalyp…
#encryption #privacy #surveillance #quantum #qday
The Secret Life of Data by Aram Sinnreich, Jesse Gilbert: 9780262048811 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
How data surveillance, digital forensics, and generative AI pose new long-term threats and opportunities—and how we can use them to make better decisio...PenguinRandomhouse.com
New from me: Companies in the EU are starting to look for ways to ditch Amazon, Google, and Microsoft cloud services amid fears of rising security risks from the US. But cutting ties won’t be easy
Federal Judge Deborah L. Boardman has blocked #DOGE / #OPM from accessing large swathes of data at the Depts of #Education & #Treasury, ruling that DOGE has no right under the #Privacy Act to unjustified access to large-scale amounts of personal identifying information.
#law #USpol #Trump #Musk #InfoSec
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Here is a collectively curated list of non-US-based alternatives to popular services, because it is time to prioritise our privacy, security, and digital sovereignty. Anyone know of others like this?
Contributions of new services entries is welcome.
Non-U.S. Alternatives List
github.com/anitwek/alternative…
#privacy #security and #digitalsovereignty.
GitHub - anitwek/alternatives-to-us: A curated list of non-U.S.-based alternatives to popular services, focusing on privacy and global accessibility.
A curated list of non-U.S.-based alternatives to popular services, focusing on privacy and global accessibility. - anitwek/alternatives-to-usGitHub
Periodic tiny reminder that you do not have to (and actually shouldn't) give your own name to your devices.
Give them their own unique names.
Your privacy will be better for it,
and they'll be happier 
✨
Starting My DeGoogle Journey! 🚀
I’ve decided to move away from Big Tech and focus on privacy. I’m currently loving @ProtonMail, Proton VPN, and Proton Drive—their commitment to privacy is outstanding.
I’m also making a conscious effort to use more EU-based software to avoid reliance on Big Tech and US companies.
Anyone else on this journey? What EU-based tools are you using? 🔒
#Privacy #DeGoogle #Proton #EUSoftware #buyeuropean #goeuropean
‼️ #ebay beginnt damit, die #Nutzerdaten für KI-Training zu benutzen.
Der entsprechende #Datenschutzhinweis zu #KI-Entwicklung und Training in der #EU, dem Vereinigten Königreich und der #Schweiz findet Ihr hier: accountsettings.ebay.com/ai-pr…
Die Ausgangseinstellung für die Zustimmung ist JA‼️
#Datenschutz #PersonenbezogeneDaten #Privacy #DSGVO
This is a really interesting question: obviously, there's a lot of debate lately about #data and personal information (don't forget, data and information are two different things), and protection of those things, and what they can be used for and all that.
But legally speaking, is it possible for anyone to OWN data in #SouthAfrica?
techcentral.co.za/can-data-be-…
Can data be owned? A South African legal scholar weighs in - TechCentral
Despite the significance of data, a fundamental legal question remains unresolved.The Conversation (TechCentral)
New Privacy Guides article 🔒🇪🇺
by @jonah :
With the political changes
happening in the United States right now,
You might be seeking Europe-based tech alternatives to trust your data with.
Moreover, if you are an organization dealing with data from Europeans, it could be wise to start the move for GDPR compliance now, in the eventuality the EU–US Data Privacy Framework it relies on were to change...
Whatever the reason,
you can check some of Privacy Guides' recommendations in this excellent article-list by Jonah: privacyguides.org/articles/202…
#PrivacyGuides #Privacy #USpol #EUpol #EU #GDPR #Encryption #E2EE
Privacy-Respecting European Tech Alternatives
There is a growing sentiment that the US shouldn't be relied upon for the technologies that many people and businesses use every day.www.privacyguides.org
#Substack rival #Ghost is now connected to the #fediverse
techcrunch.com/2025/03/19/subs…
Substack rival Ghost is now connected to the fediverse | TechCrunch
Newsletter platform Ghost, an open source competitor to Substack, is now connected to the fediverse, also known as the open social web. Federated apps runSarah Perez (TechCrunch)
If you're looking for more privacy in your documents, the #opensource #LibreOffice has just what you need. zdnet.com/article/my-go-to-mic…
My go-to Microsoft Office alternative just got a huge privacy and customization update
If you're looking for more privacy in your documents, the open-source LibreOffice has just what you need.Jack Wallen (ZDNET)
Digital #Privacy at the U.S. #Border: Protecting the #Data On Your Devices
source: eff.org/wp/digital-privacy-us-…
Border agents may attempt to scrutinize the content stored or cached on your phones, laptops, and other portable electronic devices, including electronic communications, social media postings, and ecommerce activity. Moreover, agents may seek to examine your public social media postings by obtaining your social media identifiers or handles. As of this writing, the federal #government is considering requiring disclosure from certain foreign visitors of social media login credentials, allowing access to private postings and “friend” lists.
#usa #travel #socialmedia #smartphone #news
Digital Privacy at the U.S. Border: Protecting the Data On Your Devices
by Sophia Cope, Amul Kalia, Seth Schoen, and Adam SchwartzDownload the report as a PDF.EXECUTIVE SUMMARYThe U.S.Electronic Frontier Foundation
*DO NOT TRAVEL TO THE US!*
“‘I learned with concern that a French researcher,’ on a mission for the National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), ‘who was going to a conference near Houston was banned from entering American territory before being expelled,’ said the Minister of Higher Education and Research, Philippe Baptiste, in a statement sent to Agence France-Presse (AFP). ‘This measure was allegedly taken by the American authorities because this researcher's phone contained exchanges with colleagues and friendly relationships in which he expressed a personal opinion on the Trump administration's research policy,’ he added.”
lemonde.fr/international/artic…
#USA #fascism #EU #France #science #freedomOfSpeech #privacy #travelWarning
Etats-Unis : un chercheur français refoulé pour avoir exprimé « une opinion personnelle sur la politique menée par l’administration Trump »
Le ministre de la recherche français a dit sa « préoccupation », mercredi, après cette décision des autorités américaines.Le Monde avec AFP (Le Monde)
People talk a lot about hypothetical security and privacy situations, but the most important things you can do are the basics.
Turn off devices as needed.
Turn off location services always - only on when needed.
Get rid of always-on home and mobile assistants.
Stop using biometrics to unlock devices.
Take off your Ring Doorbell and cameras.
Use a password manager.
Use Proton or other encrypted mail.
Use cash.
Delete apps that spy.
Lock your SIM.
There is a growing sentiment that the US shouldn't be relied upon for the technologies that many people and businesses use every day.
While we prefer to focus on technical guarantees like strong end-to-end encryption over matters like jurisdiction, these issues still matter, and the United States certainly does not have a monopoly on the best technologies.
We've compiled a list of some of our favorite and highly recommended European privacy tools, to highlight how easy it can be to take your data back from American Big Tech companies: privacyguides.org/articles/202…
#EUTech #EuropeanTech #Privacy #USElection2024 #EUCloud #EuropeanAlternatives #PrivacyGuides #Article
Monash University: Moving beyond ‘cyberwashing’ to ensure robust digital security. “A new Monash University report highlights the growing problem of organisations resorting to ‘cyberwashing’ to mislead the public about their data privacy practices and recommends measures to build a genuine culture of cybersecurity.”
If you are looking for a good password manager you can use from anywhere, there are plenty of excellent options to choose from. However, if you prefer to only store your passwords locally, KeePassXC is what you need. In our latest tutorial, we'll walk through setting up KeePassXC to work with your YubiKey as an additional factor to secure your local-only password database.
privacyguides.org/articles/202…
#KeePassXC #YubiKey #Security #Privacy #KeePass #KeePassX #PrivacyGuides #Article
KeePassXC + YubiKey: How to set up a local-only password manager
This tutorial demonstrates how to install the local-only password manager KeePassXC and secure a password database with YubiKey.www.privacyguides.org
New Privacy Guides article 🔐✨
by me:
If you want to keep your password manager local-only, KeePassXC is a great solution!
It's free,
Open-source,
Easy to install and use,
Doesn't require an account,
Works on Linux, macOS, and Windows,
And the team is here! 👉 @keepassxc
Here's how to set it up with a YubiKey: privacyguides.org/articles/202…
#PrivacyGuides #KeePassXC #Privacy #Security #PasswordManager #Passwords #FOSS
KeePassXC + YubiKey: How to set up a local-only password manager
This tutorial demonstrates how to install the local-only password manager KeePassXC and secure a password database with YubiKey.www.privacyguides.org
#cloudfare see your passwords . They admit it!
benjojo.co.uk/u/benjojo/h/cR4d…
blog.cloudflare.com/password-r…
Password reuse is rampant: nearly half of observed user logins are compromised
Nearly half of observed login attempts across websites protected by Cloudflare involved leaked credentials. The pervasive issue of password reuse is enabling automated bot attacks and account takeovers on a massive scale.The Cloudflare Blog
Next time you consider another Google Chrome update,
don't.
Not if you dislike
- the technology oligarchy;
- Black History Month and Pride erased from Google calendars;
- reneging on public ethical commitments when its convenient, and return to working for military contracts;
1/2
People use already compromised passwords 41% of the time when logging into email, streaming services, social networks, or any other online services, Cloudflare’s analysis reveals.
#password #Cloudflare #cybersecurity #privacy
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arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/0…
#GAFAM #Amazon #Alexa #Privacy
Everything you say to your Echo will be sent to Amazon starting on March 28
Amazon is killing a privacy feature to bolster Alexa+, the new subscription assistant.Scharon Harding (Ars Technica)
You might as well throw your Echo and Alexa-powered devices in the trash like you should have done years ago.
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/0…
Cory (@pluralistic) with a banger of a post:
pluralistic.net/2025/03/15/alt…
And this factoid:
"Congress hasn't passed a consumer #privacy law since 1988, when the Video Privacy Protection Act banned video store clerks from disclosing which VHS cassettes you brought home."
#Amazon #Echo #Alexa #surveillance #surveillancecapitalism
Everything you say to your Echo will be sent to Amazon starting on March 28
Amazon is killing a privacy feature to bolster Alexa+, the new subscription assistant.Scharon Harding (Ars Technica)
A pretty good overview of the significance of Amazon's #greed and #fuckery. Part of it is the usual by now #AI bullshit.
> Pluralistic: Amazon annihilates Alexa privacy settings, turns on continuous, nonconsensual audio uploading (15 Mar 2025) pluralistic.net/2025/03/15/alt… by @pluralistic
We ❤️ our users spreading #privacy! 💪
AND we're giving back when you do: Use your personal referral link in your Tuta signature so you both benefit.
Check under Settings -> Refer a friend
What does your signature say? Please comment! 👇
I wonder how Proton is doing after they left Mastodon...
... oh.
#Proton #ProtonMail #Privacy #Mastodon #Fediverse
New Privacy Guides video 📺✨
by @jw
If you've wondered about
the difference between:
Privacy,
Security,
and Anonymity 
And why some privacy-focused
services are worth using even when they don't provide perfect anonymity, watch this!
It's truly an amazing short video!
Everyone should watch it 👇
privacyguides.org/videos/2025/…
#PrivacyGuides #Privacy #Security #Anonymity
Stop Confusing Privacy, Anonymity, and Security
Are you mixing up privacy, security, and anonymity? Don't worry, it's more common than you might think! In this week's video we break down each term, so you can make educated decisions on what tools are best for you.www.privacyguides.org
pluralistic.net/2025/03/15/alt… #amazon #privacy #alexa from @pluralistic
Everything you say to your Echo will be sent to Amazon starting on March 28
Amazon is killing a privacy feature to bolster Alexa+, the new subscription assistant.Scharon Harding (Ars Technica)
