đźš— Ah yes, the classic "free trial" we never signed up for! Toyota's been quietly collecting & selling driver data to insurance companies like Progressive. Because apparently your car needs to share your driving habits as much as people share cat photos online.
#TechPrivacy
Magicwormhole was created by developer Brian Warner as a response to the overly complex ways people transfer files securely. Introduced in the mid-2010s, it aimed to make file transfers between devices as simple and trustworthy as handing a USB stick to someone next to you.
At its core, magicwormhole uses a concept called PAKE, or Password Authenticated Key Exchange, which allows two computers to establish a secure, encrypted channel over the internet using a short one-time code. That code acts as both an identifier and a temporary password, ensuring the connection can’t be intercepted or spoofed.
The project gained popularity in privacy and open source circles for its ease of use and its ability to work across firewalls, NAT, and without user accounts. Unlike most tools, it requires no setup, servers, or third-party cloud services. It simply connects you to the other device, does the job, and vanishes.
It remains one of the cleanest examples of what simple, privacy-respecting software can look like.
#MagicWormhole #PrivacyTools #SecureTransfer #OpenSource #FOSS #Encryption #LinuxTools #TechPrivacy #NoCloudNeeded #SimpleTech
The Android Phone: Three OPSEC Levels to Disappear Into the Shadows
#OPSEC #Android #Privacy #Cybersecurity #OperationalSecurity #DeadSwitch #PhoneSecurity #PrivacyTools #AndroidSecurity #Encryption #SecurePhone #PrivacySettings #GhostMode #MobileSecurity #DigitalAnonymity #StealthTech #TechPrivacy #PrivacyMatters #SecureYourTech
http://tomsitcafe.com/2025/04/15/the-android-phone-three-opsec-levels-to-disappear-into-the-shadows/
🎙️ Is AI spying on your devices?
Prof. Alberto Segre (Univ. of Iowa) explains how AI connects with the tech around us—and what that means for privacy. 👀💻
🎧 Full episode wherever you get your podcasts. 🔗https://youtu.be/RqSkKahvlPA
#theinternetiscrack #Podcast #AI #TechPrivacy #SurveillanceTech #EmergingTech #DigitalEducation #knowledgeispower
### Data Privacy Concerns with Pokémon Go: Past, Present, and Future
**Past:**
- **Sensitive Location Data:** Pokémon Go has long collected detailed location data to enhance gameplay and mapping accuracy. This data can reveal personal habits and routines.
- **Initial Privacy Issues:** Early versions of the game had issues with excessive permissions, such as full access to Google accounts, which were later addressed.
**Present:**
- **Scopely Acquisition:** The recent acquisition of Pokémon Go by Scopely, a company linked to the Saudi Royal Investment Fund, has raised new concerns.
- **Data Handling:** The new ownership raises questions about how user data will be managed and whether it will be shared with the Saudi government, known for its surveillance practices.
**Future:**
- **Surveillance Risks:** There is a potential for the Saudi government to use the collected data for surveillance purposes, given its control over powerful surveillance infrastructures.
- **Transparency:** Lack of transparency from Niantic and Scopely about future data handling practices adds to the concerns.
- **User Awareness:** Users are advised to review privacy policies and be cautious about the potential risks associated with their data being handled by a foreign government entity.
Apparently I'm not the only one annoyed by ads AI-generated content, SEO spam, and intrusive tracking on search engines. I just want to say that in 2025, a well-configured instance of SearXNG is a lifesaver. You can start by experimenting with a public instance like https://searx.bndkt.io/ and later run your own for ultimate customisability and privacy (docs at: https://docs.searxng.org/).
#OpenSource #MetaSearchEngines #SearXNG #AdFree #TechPrivacy #AIOverload #SEOspam #SelfHosting
"We've intelligently decided you need more intelligence!" 🤔
Apple's iOS 18.3 & macOS 15.3 will auto-enable Apple Intelligence features, requiring users to manually opt-out. Because nothing says "smart choices" like removing choice entirely! #AppleAI #TechPrivacy
Brain monitoring technology at work could boost performance, but it raises big ethical concerns about #privacy and #discrimination. A biomedical engineering professor weighs in on neuroergonomics:
https://buff.ly/3DL8mrP
#WorkplaceEthics #TechPrivacy
📱 Oh look, Instagram is now creating AI versions of users in random scenarios! Because apparently clicking "post" wasn't enough consent - now your selfies might spawn an entire multiverse of you doing things you never agreed to.
"Imagine yourself reflecting on life..." Or maybe just reflect on privacy settings? 🤔
The installation provided by @XeroLinux with a video by our good friend @distrotube is an excellent resource for any Arch Linux user.
https://fosstodon.org/@XeroLinux/113171193646470925
#InformationOllama
#ArchLinux
#LocalAIManagement
#PrivacyFocusedAI
#LinuxWorkflowIntegration
#SelfHostedAI
#ArchBasedInstallation
#LinuxToolsReview
#OpenSourceAI
#OpenSourceAI
#TechPrivacy #LocalAIManagement
#PrivacyFocusedAI
#LinuxWorkflowIntegration #LocalAI
La kapablo ruli kaj administri AI-modelojn loke sur via propra maŝino estas vere impresa. Tio donas al vi pli da kontrolo kaj konfidenceco, sen dependi de nubaj servoj. Kaj la fakto, ke ĝi integriĝas bele en ĉiu Linux-laborfluo, faras ĝin eĉ pli allogaj.
https://fosstodon.org/@XeroLinux/113171193646470925 #LocalAI
#Esperanto #PrivacyFocusedAI
#TechPrivacy
It appears Apple's AI is facing resistance from big players like The New York Times and Facebook. Their reluctance to share data is posing a challenge for Apple. #DataPrivacy #AI #TechPrivacy
Google's facing a lawsuit over Chrome's data collection practices—what does this tell us about their security policies, and what can you do to protect your privacy online?
https://open.substack.com/pub/jstech2/p/google-faces-class-action-lawsuit?r=447w2v&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
#GoogleLawsuit #ChromePrivacy #DataCollection #TechPrivacy
WebKit enhances Safari privacy with Private Browsing 2.0
https://stackdiary.com/webkit-enhances-safari-privacy-with-private-browsing-2-0/
#Privacy #Security #WebKit #Safari #Browsing #Online #Protection #PrivacyMatters #SecureBrowsing #WebPrivacy #DigitalSecurity #Incognito #Anonymous #Encrypted #NoTracking #Private #TechNews #CyberSecurity #TechUpdates #OnlineSafety #WebSecurity #InternetPrivacy #TechInnovation #WebSafety #PrivacyProtection #DataSecurity #Browser #Secure #PrivacyUpdate #TechPrivacy
Don't Worry, Apple’s Journal App Probably Isn’t a Privacy Nightmare https://lifehacker.com/tech/apples-journal-app-discoverable-by-others
Apple's Journal app has raised concerns regarding privacy, but don't fret just yet. The app's discoverability by others may not be as alarming as it seems.
#Apple #JournalApp #Privacy #SecurityMeasures #UserDataProtection #DigitalPlatform #DataPrivacy #DataSecurity #TechPrivacy #JournalingApp
Beat Big Tech: 3 Simple Empowerment Strategies!
https://neat.tube/videos/watch/d2f1baf3-bb1e-46f7-80cc-04158d3e4a79
Every. Click. Tracked. Recorded.
https://peertube.su/videos/watch/158241d1-a368-4132-9abf-3a4c8b0f4cb3
Is there a web storage provider any of you recommend? Right now I use both Google Drive and ASUS. The first has shit privacy practices and the second has a shit interface. Suggestions welcome. #CloudStorage #TechPrivacy #UserFriendly #UXDesign
The Hidden Networks: Onion Routing, TOR, Lokinet, I2P, Freenet
https://peertube.su/videos/watch/e3ce3b6b-7174-461a-afc3-3d4a3c9e577c
Brax.Me App Demonstration
https://peertube.su/videos/watch/bac853d4-f97b-46f0-858d-21c7a7ada3ba
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