Firefox needs a 180° turn to full privacy out of the box. (connect.mozilla.org)
Its the only thing making is a good choice, while people choose Brave, TorBrowser or Librewolf instead....
Chromite - Any sensible reviews?
On Android using Bromite and Mull (with uBlock). Have seen here mention of Chromite. A quick search shows that it is a fork of Bromite. Has anyone undertaken a meaningful real world comparison or general experience?
How are personal websites actually helpful for private expression?
So, this might seem like a stupid question on face value, but I’ll go further in detail....
Some questions about switching to more privacy friendly options
Hello lemmings lemmons and any other lemm out there. I’ve always wanted to try to switch to more privacy focused options but it’s always been difficult for me as I’m not really tech savvy and frankly for a very long time haven’t really cared about privacy....
Google trashes its "DRM for the Web" API - gHacks Tech News (ghacks.net)
UK Government Drawing Up Proposals To Criminalise Dissent (www.theguardian.com)
I don’t know if this is 100% strictly privacy related but I think it does fall in the sphere of protecting one’s right to express oneself privately....
The outed crossdressing Mayor is your regularly scheduled reminder
What is uploaded to the internet stays on the internet. For analysis by random people until there ceases to be an internet....
Best android browser?
Hello everyone, I’m in search of a new Android browser. Currently, I’m using Via browser, which is lightweight and functions well with essential features. However, the only thing it lacks is a tracker library blocker. I’m contemplating switching to Mozilla Fennec, which does have a library blocker, but I’d prefer...
Looks like Facebook is following youtube with anti-adblock measures. (infosec.pub)
I don’t really use facebook anymore so couldn’t care less; but so happened to log in today to change my password and saw this on my front page.
Safe Shopping: 2023 Edition (blog.thenewoil.org)
Cover Your Tracks: Test how well your browser protect you from tracking: (coveryourtracks.eff.org)
This is an EFF project that allows you to understand how easy it is to identify and track your browser based on how it appears to websites. Anonymous data will be collected through this site.
The EU Parliament has taken a stand for privacy | Proton (proton.me)
On Thursday October 26th, MEPs in the European Parliament held press conferences outlining the compromises reached within the EU Parliament negotiators on the controversial Chat Control proposal....
BandCamp, SoundClound, what to use ?
Hey there,...
How Google, Facebook and others use our most personal secrets against us (www.youtube.com)
German court bans LinkedIn from ignoring "Do Not Track" signals (stackdiary.com)
Who really does hope something from the “DnT”...
AI Generated CSAM Is Out of Control (www.youtube.com)
Chrome not proceeding with Web Integrity API deemed by many to be DRM (9to5google.com)
cross-posted from: discuss.tchncs.de/post/5707453...
Who's winning here, exactly?
This year we made good progress. You know, Linux gaming becoming better, Reddit fucking up, Metaverse failing etc. But on the other hand Big Tech has or are planning to make some moves. Such as, Google’s Web Enviroment Integrity API (EDIT: they backed off), UK’s encryption bill, etc....
Matrix vs. XMPP, Security, Privacy, Apps, Efficiency ? (www.youtube.com)
I recently saw Alex’s video about XMPP and I got curious....
Last Chance to fix eIDAS: Secret EU law threatens Internet security — Mozilla (last-chance-for-eidas.org)
PSA: For those who want signal on secondary phone, use molly.
Recently discovered this. Molly supports link with existing device just like on signal desktop. It even has benefit of getting entire chat history unlike signal desktop. Just restore the signal backup file during setup and then click link with existing device. Then scan with you primary phone. Beauty of open source. Molly:...
British Police are Using Period Tracker Data and Blood Tests To Investigate Patients Who Miscarry (www.themarysue.com)
Facebook Finally Puts a Price on Privacy: It’s $10 a Month (www.wired.com)
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Meta May Be Infringing on GDPR With Their New Paid-For Ad-Free Model (tutanota.com)
Recently a European Court has judged that Meta’s way of collecting and using people’s data in Europe has been in violation of privacy regulations between 2018 and 2023. Now Meta announced an option of Facebook and Instagram without personalized ads for 120 euros per year. European users would have the option to pay or agree...
