Privacy

Every time you upload a PDF or image to a random “free” compression site, you’re giving them the entire file (sometimes including hidden metadata like GPS location, device info, timestamps, and embedded text) along with your IP address and usage patterns. You have no control over how long it’s stored, logged, analyzed, or breached later. Compression doesn’t require a server; it can run entirely in your browser or offline on your machine.

I’ve recently discovered meshtastic and related tech. With the trust vacuum around cell phones and data scraping and tracking etc, I basically assume the government et al can see what’s up on my iphone constantly.

Wickr used to be my favorite E2E messaging app but it disappeared for awhile. Then it got bought by Amazon so I distrust it at face value because I don’t trust Amazon in general. How do people feel about this? It seems to have good encryption still and burn on read.

I installed this app on my previous phone a long time ago probably from some privacy Reddit thread and never touched it again. I have it on my new phone after transferring data over and it looks like it still works exactly the same way.

I’ve been subscribed to Proton Unlimited for a little while now and enjoying the services, but I also want to know what made other people choose Tutanota or Posteo over Proton. Was it cost? Transparency/security stuff? Location data is held? I’m exploring a lot of things in the privacy space and seeing what else is out there. Wanted to create this thread as a more recent post people could look at as well.

From a privacy standpoint, do Signal or Matrix (via Element) have any advantages over the other?

Greetings, I’m new around these parts and have been thinking of kicking iCloud/Gmail to the curb as far as email, calendar and contacts go. I currently use both services, but I’m getting tired of being the product, the flood of advertising and the stress that relying on multinational tech companies brings into my life. I’ve considered switching to either Proton or Tuta for these services, but I’m not sure of what advantages and disadvantages each one brings to the table. My requirements are fairly simple:

I like onedrive a lot as it meets everything i need. But there is one issue. Privacy.

Not Matrix, it’s glitchy. Not Element.io, web doesn’t work on mobiles.

I’m an European student heading to Shanghai for an internship where debit and credit cards are rarely accepted. Locals recommend using Alipay for payments, but I have heard mixed results about compatibility with European credit cards. Some claim credit cards don’t work at all with Alipay, while others say they have zero issues. It was suggested to get a Wise or Revolut card to use with Alipay. What are your thoughts on which option is more privacy friendly or if there are better alternatives.

I’m used to using MemRise to learn Japanese and Russian, but now I found out it does tracking attempts. What can I use instead?

People are noticing that their phones are getting an app called “Android System Safetycore” auto-installed without notice or consent. Check your phone for the same, it is likely it’s a slow rollout instead of every device getting it installed all at the same time.

Given the US recently made a bid to fast-track multiple censorship bills, KOSA included, and is also trying to kill Section 230 now, which will pose an existential threat to Fediverse instances hosted over the clearnet, how feasible would it be to host said instances over Tor/I2P?

offline magic earth requires now a 15€ subscription

Vs dog crap windows..im curious.

tosdr.org says MEGA tracks you and stuff. I use the DuckDuckGo tracker blocker things, but my space is getting smaller and I’ll soon need to pay for a bigger plan. But I’m really wondering if they won’t steal my bank data if I pay for the bigger plan.

It’s a Samsung A16, by the way.

US citizen here. I recently returned from my first international travel in a few years, and I was unpleasantly surprised by how easy it was to get back into the country.

Just want to share since I recently learned about PKI.

I have a new job in the social sector. Our boss seems to have slipped into position sideways (they did not do our work for a significant amount of time before).

I don’t really tend to use these blocklists often, but when speed is needed, this is what I’ll use. For now, I’m utilizing the HaGeZi Multi pro blocklist, which is recommended for most users. It’s the most balanced blocklist offered by HaGeZi, and from my experience, the speeds are exceptional.

Based on a recent post now deleted from !privacy@lemmy.ml, which was itself based on this article, it sounds like there’s some misunderstandings and misconceptions about how Wifi Positioning (WPS) works, and how to mitigate it to the best of one’s ability.