Is there any point in using NoScript if you already have uBlock Origin?
The latter has filters to block trackers and fingerprinting scripts....
Google abandons “Web Environment Integrity” (simplifiedprivacy.com)
Google has abandoned the “Web Environment Integrity” API that was supposed to allow websites to only allow approved and verified browser environments. The plan would allow websites to reject browser or even OS modifications that were “unattested” for the purpose of supposedly stopping bots, piracy, ad-blocking, and other...
How to stay safe on Strava (cyclingmagazine.ca)
Some good tips to preserve a bit of privacy for those who use the Strava platform....
India's biggest data breach? Hacking gang claims to have stolen 815 million people's personal information (www.bitdefender.com)
German court declares “Do Not Track” to be legally binding (www.vzbv.de)
‘People have no idea’: How smart devices spy on us and reveal information about our homes (english.elpais.com)
The Online Safety Act doesn’t protect encryption, but Ofcom can (proton.me)
UK police urged to double use of facial recognition software (www.theguardian.com)
Police in Canada look into tech that accesses your home security cameras (www.cbc.ca)
Police in U.S. say technology is helpful but researchers say Canada should hesitate before using it
Lemmy is most censored social media than instagram,facebook,reddit,etc...
cross-posted from: lemmings.world/post/2307677...
Privacy advocate challenges YouTube's ad blocking detection (www.theregister.com)
Wrf is wrong with UK?
communism 2.0
How viable is total online passivity?
Hello people...
WhatsApp is Censoring your Photos, Videos, Status and DMs (Facebook) (www.youtube.com)
Google privacy button doesn't work, it's claimed (www.theregister.com)
Your ex isn't the only one stalking your social media posts. The Feds are, too (www.theregister.com)
What's the most private way to create and use Instagram?
Crosspost because still getting used to lemmy...
Demo: Chrome Site Engagement Feature Can Leak Frequently Visited Sites (fingerprint.com)
Using Facebook/Meta Messenger on Android
I’ve started missing out on events just because I am not in the group chats my friends are having on there. That is where I draw my limit. I need to start using Messenger....
Privacy friendly Ubuntu antivirus ?
Hi, would you know an efficient and privacy friendly Ubuntu antivirus ?
Practical file manager on Linux Ubuntu
Hi, I recently switched to Ubuntu but the file manager (Nautilus I think) is not practical at all. I would like to be able to :...
Privacy friendly clock app ?
Hi, would you know a privacy friendly clock app ?
Privacy friendly authenticator ?
Hi, would you know a privacy friendly authenticator ? I already have 2FAS which seems recommended for data privacy.
Privacy friendly antivirus app?
Hi, would you know an efficient and privacy friendly antivirus app for phone?
Looking for a website like tracker control app
Not to long ago I had a website that functioned like the tracker control app. When using the site it would test against a list of trackers and tell me what my 1Blocker app is actively blocking. I cannot for the life of me remember the url or find it. I’m hoping someone here knows what I’m looking for. TIA